Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessJacobs announces new Cummins ISX engine brakeJacobs Vehicle Systems has launched a new Engine Brake for the Cummins ISX 11.9 diesel engine. The new Model 460 Engine Brake by Jacobs was developed in conjunction with Cummins engineers to provide an engine brake which offers more retarding performance, less weight, fewer components and lower height than the Model 411E Engine Brake for […]June 30, 2011BusinessGITI Tire opens new distribution centerGITI Tire Opens Distribution Center in Tennessee Facility will mean faster delivery of GT Radial truck tires in the East GITI Tire USA has opened a distribution center in Portland, TN, to help support the company’s growing footprint in the U.S. The 200,000- square-foot warehouse will serve GITI customers in the eastern half of the […]June 30, 2011BusinessMarten Transport named Thermo King Energy Efficiency LeaderMarten Transport, which specializes in protective service transportation of foods, chemicals and other products, has combined customer feedback, common sense solutions and innovative systems to incorporate improvements expected to lower refrigeration hours by 10 percent, reduce idle time to 2 percent and save millions of gallons of fuel. Earlier this year, the fleet was named […]June 29, 2011BusinessMSHA approves Cummins-powered Ram underground mining truckCummins has announced the certification of a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)- approved Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel for the Ram underground mining truck. This specially calibrated Cummins Turbo Diesel, which powers the Ram underground mining pickup, gives customers the pulling power they demand while safely meeting every underground mine need. MSHA underground mining regulations […]June 29, 2011BusinessRSC Bio Solutions says Gunk is going greenFleets seeking “green” shop solutions now have an alternative to petroleum-based cleaners and degreasers. RSC Bio Solutions has a new line of green shop cleaners and solvents, including its new Gunk Powered by SafeCare and Liquid Wrench Powered by EnviroLogic industrial cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants. The Gunk Powered by SafeCare products include Truck and Equipment […]June 29, 2011BusinessNavistar donates van to aid Alabama tornado cleanupNavistar continues to show its commitment to the communities it serves by donating a used step van valued at $20,000 to HERO (Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization, Inc.) in Hale County, Alabama, to assist the organization in its rebuilding efforts in the wake of the devastating tornadoes that swept through the state of Alabama, where […]June 29, 2011BusinessWix debuts ecoLAST heavy-duty oil filtersWix Filters has announced the availability of five ecoLAST oil filter part numbers for the following engines: Cummins ISX, Cummins M11, Mack MP8, Detroit DD60 and Caterpillar C13 and C15. ecoLAST filters are a line of direct replacement heavy-duty oil filters, which the company claims are proven to double oil life and save fleets $100 […]June 28, 2011BusinessWin an iPad courtesy of Cummins OnanCummins Onan has launched a contest to encourage people to submit photos of their commercial vehicles that use a Cummins Onan generator. The contest, which runs from May 20 through July 20, 2011, is offering an Apple iPad 2 as the prize for the best photo submitted. The purpose of the contest is to illustrate […]June 28, 2011BusinessKeep steel coils locked down with Coil SaverFlatbed-mounted steel coils can pose a number of safety risks. A new company called Coil Saver says it has developed a safe and economical way to secure steel coils during transportation. Coil Saver is a securement device which allows the driver to chain the coil on the outside along with the typical way of chaining […]June 23, 2011BusinessPerformance Friction unveils Ram front brake padsPerformance Friction has released carbon metallic brake pads for the 2009-11 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 series truck to address premature wear. Carbon metallic pads are designed to deliver more stopping power with reduced noise and vibration while meeting all environmental standards. Part No. 1399.20 is a pad for the front brakes, while part No. 1400.20 is […]June 22, 2011Previous PagePage 127 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.
