Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessPenske debuts mobile Website for truck rentalsPenske Truck Rental has introduced a new mobile Website at http://m.pensketruckrental.com that enables consumers to make truck rental reservations from virtually any smartphone. Now, when Penske customers access PenskeTruckRental.com from their smartphones, the site automatically becomes a mobile version. Penske launched the new mobile Website in response to growing demand from its truck rental customers. […]July 15, 2011BusinessVolvo debuts factory-installed NG VNM daycabVolvo Trucks says it is expanding its commitment to environmental care and energy security through the introduction of a natural gas-powered Volvo VNM daycab. The natural gas option is ideal for port drayage, pickup and delivery applications, grocery and beverage haulers, or any private fleet concerned about CO2 emissions. “Localized or closed-loop operations present a […]July 14, 2011BusinessAlliance Truck Parts takes lucky winner to Victory LaneAlliance Truck Parts, a leading provider of replacement parts for the commercial transportation industry, has announced the winners of its national Victory Lane Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was held in conjunction with Alliance Truck Parts’ 2011 sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 12 Dodge Challenger driven by Sam Hornish Jr. David Carlow Jr., from Bucksport, […]July 14, 2011TrucksGoodyear brings Duraseal technology to wide-based single tiresWide-based single tires are here to stay. The benefits they offer regional and long-haul trucking fleets are undisputed: reduced weight and increased fuel economy are a definite win-win scenario for productivity and efficiency-minded trucking companies. But despite all the tremendous advantages they offer, wide-based singles have one major drawback when compared to dual wheel assemblies: […]July 13, 2011BusinessEaton strengthens remanufactured transmission offeringsEaton Corporation announced it has increased the availability and coverage of its Reman transmissions through the addition of a new FLEX Reman line, ensuring fleets receive genuine Eaton quality and content. In addition, Eaton raised the standard warranty coverage of its entire heavy-duty Reman transmission portfolio to two years for linehaul and 18 months for […]July 11, 2011BusinessMichelin debuts latest refuse tireMichelin Americas Truck Tires’ XZUS2 for refuse applications is designed to deliver up to a 20 percent increase in removal miles over its predecessor, the XZUS tire, while the XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications. The XZUS2, available in a 315/80R22.5 size, […]July 11, 2011BusinessMiller Industries selects Mac’s Tie Downs for wrecker lineMiller Industries announced at the 2011 Florida Tow Show that custom Mac’s Tie Downs will be available on a variety of different models in the Miller vehicle lineup. Mac’s has created specialty versions of its famous Pro Packs ™ to suit the needs of today’s toughest towing situations. Miller, known for its Vulcan, Chevron and […]July 6, 2011BusinessPaccar to host truck lease finance webinarPaccar Leasing (PacLease) will hold a webinar on Thursday, July 14, at 9 a.m. PT to provide an update on the proposed FASB and IASB accounting standard changes regarding the financial treatments of leasing. FASB and IASB plan to issue a new accounting standard in 2011 that may change the financial treatment and reporting of […]July 5, 2011BusinessRoadranger releases new Eaton/Dana drivetrain toolsRoadranger Marketing has announceed a license agreement with K-Line Industries to manufacture and market special tools to service Eaton and Dana drivetrain components. “These tools offer service technicians the latest, long-lasting and efficient service tools for Eaton clutches, transmissions and hybrid power systems, as well as Dana Spicer axles,” said Rick Muth, Roadranger program manager. […]July 5, 2011BusinessCaterpillar to give new CT660 truck awayVocational truck owners hoping to be among the first to get behind the wheel of the new Cat CT660 Vocational Truck have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when Caterpillar launches its “Win a Cat Truck” contest on Aug. 1. One lucky winner, chosen through online voting, will be presented with a brand-new CT660—the first model in a […]July 5, 2011Previous PagePage 126 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.
