Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessFormer Great Dane president Chris Hammond passes awayChris C.F. Hammond Jr., former president and chairman Great Dane Trailers Inc., passed away Monday, Jan. 3, in Savannah, Ga. Hammond, who was 98, was a pioneer in the truck trailer industry for more than 50 years, and his influence was instrumental in developing what began as a local trailer company into a national enterprise. […]January 5, 2011BusinessMack unveils redesigned merchandise websiteMack Trucks has redesigned its Mack-shop.com website, which offers the full collection of available Mack merchandise, including new items, older collectibles and close-out items. It features favorite Mack toys, die-cast models, caps and clothing for men, women and kids. A large selection of accessories – watches, key chains, belt buckles – are available, too. Flash […]January 5, 2011BusinessHino engines earn third straight J.D. Power awardHino Trucks engines rank highest in customer satisfaction among conventional medium duty truck owners for a third year in a row according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Medium Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study. The study, also in its third year, measures customer perceptions of 2009 model year Class 5, […]January 4, 2011BusinessJack RobertsMany industry analysts say a “perfect storm” of outside factors will make driver recruiting, training and retention over the next few years more crucial than ever.January 1, 2011BusinessBendix applauds copper brake material legislationIn a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 14, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake commended recent state laws passed in California and Washington reducing the amount of copper allowed in brake friction materials beginning in 2021. In March 2010, Washington became the first state to pass legislation in an effort to protect its waterways from the runoff of […]December 14, 2010BusinessNissan announces 2012 NV commerical van lineup, pricingNissan North America on Tuesday, Dec. 14, announced that the 2012 Nissan NV, the company’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in the United States, will start at $24,590. The new commercial van line will be produced at Nissan’s Canton, Miss. assembly facility. It is scheduled to go on sale through a select network […]December 14, 2010BusinessBendix celebrates 750,000th BA-921 air compressorBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently celebrated the production of its 750,000th Bendix BA-921 air compressor. First introduced in 2002, Bendix says the BA-921 provides a robust design for fleets and owner-operators desiring a proven compressor to help maintain air pressure for the operation of air brake systems. The BA-921 model is a single-cylinder air compressor […]December 2, 2010BusinessAllison announces 2011 transmission upgradesAllison Transmission announced that it will widen its ongoing product optimization initiative with new features for 2011. For starters, all Allison Automatic 2011 models will feature new Economy Shift Schedules for even greater fuel economy. For school buses, Allison 1000/2000 Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series models will be available with Increased Torque Converter Lockup Availability. Lockup occurs […]December 1, 2010TrucksCNG-Powered Freightliner Trucks log more than 130,000 MilesPaper Transport, one of the nation’s leading regional truckload service carriers, recently reached more than 130,000 miles each on its two Freightliner Business Class M2 112 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The Green Bay, Wisc.-based company has used the vehicles to haul freight between Green Bay and Chicago. Since taking possession of the CNG-powered trucks […]December 1, 2010TrucksVolvo Engine retires after 1.5 million road milesA Volvo VN 630, powered by a D12 engine, recently retired with celebrity status among the drivers and mechanics of AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT). The truck logged 1.5 million miles in seven years without an engine overhaul. “Volvo engines are designed for long-running performance and AAA Cooper always takes great care of their vehicles,” said […]December 1, 2010Previous PagePage 132 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.
