Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessDaimler gives Masters of Quality nod to Phillips IndustriesFor the third time, Phillips Industries has been selected to receive the prestigious Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award. Phillips Industries was recognized for their efforts during 2010 in again meeting the rigid requirements and expectations for suppliers to Daimler Trucks North America. DTNA presents the Masters of Quality Award annually to an […]August 4, 2011TrucksDunlop extends truck tire warrantiesThe warranty of four premium Dunlop brand commercial truck tire casings has been extended from four years to six years, a first for the Dunlop brand. The casings include the Dunlop SP193 FM, the Dunlop SP384 FM, the Dunlop SP456 FM and the Dunlop SP464 in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5. Three of the […]August 4, 2011TrucksFresh & Easy chooses Ryder natural gas delivery trucksRyder System announced today that it has finalized an agreement to lease 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, a leading grocery retailer. The CNG vehicles are the first of their kind in the Fresh & Easy fleet and have been made available through Ryder’s agreement with the San Bernardino […]August 4, 2011TrucksFTR Associates says net Class 8 orders drop sharplyFTR Associates has released preliminary data showing July Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM’s at 18,532, the lowest monthly total since September of 2010. July was the third consecutive month with declining order numbers showing a 12% drop off from June. However July 2011 orders were up 63% from […]August 4, 2011BusinessMitchell 1 adds 2010 emissions repair informationMitchell 1, a Snap-on Company, is currently updating their on line programs, Tractor-Trailer.net, Medium-Duty.net and Repair-Connect.net, to now include diagnostic and repair information for 2010 engines designed to meet new EPA emission standards. All the information necessary to service Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, ISX 11.9 and ISX 15 as well as Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 […]August 4, 2011TrucksMeritor says millions of test miles means immediate stopping distance complianceMeritor says that its portfolio of Meritor Q Plus S-Cam drum brakes are fully compliant with the U.S. government’s FMVSS 121 mandate for reduced stopping distance requirements, which takes effect today. The company began work in 2006 to prepare for the shorter stopping distance ruling impacting new tractors. The first phase of this new regulation […]August 2, 2011TrucksThermo King names Stevens Transport Energy Efficiency LeaderThis week, leaders from Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will recognize Dallas, Texas, fleet Stevens Transport with the Thermo King Energy Efficiency Leader Award. The award recognizes Stevens Transport for their commitment to energy and operational efficiency. Leaders at […]August 2, 2011TrucksBendix completes Iteris acquisitionOne week after signing a definitive agreement, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, today announced it has finalized its purchase of select assets – including SafetyDirect and the AutoVue Lane Departure Warning System – from Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI). The transaction – which closed on July 29 – […]August 2, 2011TrucksFirestone FS507 Plus radial tireBridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is launching the premium Firestone FS507 PLUS steer/all-position radial for superior fuel efficiency and outstanding dependability. The FS507 PLUS is approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWaySM-dedicated equipment and complies with California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules. “Fleets who rely on Firestone’s […]July 28, 2011TrucksDamiler TruckerNet app now available for BlackberryDaimler Trucks North America has announced the availability of itsTruckerNet commercial driver support application for RIM Blackberry devices in addition to Apple iPhone and Google Android platforms. This announcement comes, as the smartphone app surpasses 6,000 downloads since its March introduction at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The mobile app allows drivers […]July 28, 2011Previous PagePage 124 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
