Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessWestern Star unveils 2nd reverse transmissionWestern Star Truck Sales announced the availability of the new Allison 4700RDS 2nd reverse transmission for construction applications. The company says the new transmission is ideal for mixer and dump applications offering a second, “deep reverse” in addition to the standard reverse to provide greater control and engine braking during operation on steep grades. And […]November 29, 2010BusinessRyder to offer DEF at full-service North America locationsRyder System Inc. said Tuesday, Nov. 16, that it soon will offer diesel exhaust fluid at every full service Ryder location in North America to support contractual full-service lease and maintenance customers operating vehicles that use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet 2010 emissions standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DEF is […]November 16, 2010BusinessGisinger succeeds Martin as president of SAF-Holland’s American opsSam Martin, chief operating officer of SAF-Holland Group and president of the American subsidiary SAF-Holland Inc., will resign from his operating activities at the end of 2010 at his own request, the company announced Tuesday, Nov. 16. Martin, who will remain available to the company to help ensure a smooth transition, is expected to be […]November 16, 2010TrucksCummins affirms support of fuel efficiency standardsCummins has further confirmed its support for greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency standards for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles and engines during its testimony at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public hearing in Chicago. On Oct. 25, 2010, the EPA and the NHTSA proposed rules to establish a comprehensive […]November 15, 2010BusinessUPS orders 475 Mack Pinnacle tractorsGlobal logistics leader UPS recently placed an order with Mack Trucks for 475 Pinnacle tractors built with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010-certified Mack MP engines. “We are very pleased that UPS decided to choose Mack and continue the long partnership between our two great companies,” says Michael McNally, vice president of sales for Mack Trucks. […]November 4, 2010TrucksNavistar announces 17,000 trucks shipped: Offers emissions updateAt a facility tour for media at the company’s Huntsville Engine Plant in Huntsville, AL, Navistar International Corporation announced that it has delivered approximately 17,000 vehicles to U.S. and Canadian customers in the past quarter. During a tour of the Huntsville facility, which is the sole Navistar engine plant in North America, supplying products to […]November 4, 2010BusinessBridgestone announces tire price increasesBridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced price increases in the United States across several of its divisions, including consumer replacement; consumer original equipment; truck and bus; agricultural; and off road. Beginning Nov. 1, Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand passenger, light truck, medium truck, bus, agricultural and off road tire prices will increase up to 8 percent. […]November 1, 2010TrucksMack provides “Complete Mack Brand Experience” at new Customer CenterIn a move designed to bring the company closer than ever to the customers who use its trucks and the dealers that sell them, Mack Trucks this week officially opened the doors to a new Customer Center during the company’s World Sales Conference. The new Customer Center is a 159,000-square-foot facility on 65 acres that […]October 29, 2010BusinessCaterpillar confirms CONEXPO launch of new vocational truck lineCaterpillar will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, at CONEXPO on March 22, 2011.The Class 8 trucks will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network, with production beginning after CONEXPO for customer delivery later in the year. To develop its first […]October 26, 2010BusinessMack debuts natural gas-powered TerraPro CaboverMack Trucks Inc. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, introduced a natural gas-powered version of its TerraPro Cabover model for the refuse and construction applications. Mack officials made the announcement and displayed the truck at the company’s World Sales Conference, being held at the new Mack Customer Center here this week. The Mack TerraPro Cabover model is […]October 26, 2010Previous PagePage 133 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.
