Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessNavistar unveils eStar all-electric Class 2-3 delivery vanCiting declining U.S. oil production and escalating world demand for energy, Navistar today, May 13, unveiled its new eStar all-electric delivery/cargo van in Elkhart, Ind., where the new vehicle will be built. The eStar’s entry into the U.S. market has been long-anticipated and is a culmination of Navistar’s 2009 acquisition of U.K. electric vehicle manufacturer […]May 14, 2010BusinessNetworkfleet unveils wireless fleet management systemFacing tightening budgets, fleet managers are looking for ways to maximize vehicle usage and optimize fleet size. To assist them, Networkfleet today announced the availability of new fleet utilization reports for users of its wireless fleet management system. The new reports provide detailed information on each vehicle’s usage, including miles traveled, engine hours, days utilized, […]April 7, 2010BusinessControl engine idling with Idle Guard 200Transportation Safety Technologies has announced Idle Guard 200, a solid state, reliable timer that automatically prevents unnecessary engine idling in fleet and delivery vehicles. The Idle Guard 200 provides versatility allowing users to operate it on either gas or diesel engines, manual or automatic transmissions. It is triggered by either a positive or negative trigger […]April 7, 2010BusinessWabash-Prime ink deal for 4,000 ArcticLite trailersWabash National Corporation has confirmed a three year purchase agreement with Prime Inc., one of the largest refrigerated carriers in North America for 4,000 ArcticLite reefer trailers. “We’re excited to continue our successful relationship with Wabash National. Our purchase of their ArcticLite trailers has helped provide Prime’s customers with unmatched temperature […]April 7, 2010BusinessMeritor showcases next-generation 14X drive axleArvinMeritor has unveiled its next-generation Meritor 14X tandem drive axle, built on the legacy of the company’s previous RT145 axle. According to ArvinMeritor engineers, the new axle drew on that design heritage while incorporating many new technological features to maximize performance and ensure efficiency for North American truck operators. The 14X axle is the signature […]March 26, 2010BusinessCummins: 2010 engines meet or exceed expectationsCummins’ 2010-compliant heavy-duty diesel engines are making good on the company’s promise to deliver at least 5 percent better fuel economy than their 2007-compliant emissions technology, the company said March 23. “A half-dozen to a dozen fleet owners are reporting double-digit fuel economy increases,” said Jim Kelly, Cummins vice president and the retiring president […]March 25, 2010BusinessWebb Wheel rolls out aluminum hubs for trailer axlesWebb Wheel Products has added two lightweight, robust aluminum trailer disc wheel hubs to its OEM product offering, both rated for 25,000-pound axle GVW. Part number 4023 for TN axles weighs 31 pounds complete with studs and bearing cups, and the TP axle hub, part number 4343, weighs 33 pounds. Webb says the results of […]March 24, 2010BusinessMagnalight adds portable LED light for cleaning tanks, vesselsLarson Electronics’ Magnalight line now includes an explosion-proof LED light that produces more light with less heat and lower current draw than its standard incandescent explosion-proof light. The EPL-PM-1X30LED-100 is equipped with a handle, pedestal mount, 100-foot cord and explosion-proof plug, and is suited for cleaning tanks and vessels in hazardous locations. The 30-watt Par […]March 24, 2010BusinessContinental deep lug drive tire verified by SmartWayA deep lug drive tire from Continental Tire the Americas has been verified for low rolling resistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to company officials. A low rolling-resistance version of Continental’s deep lug drive tire, the HDL2 DL Eco Plus, will be released for sales in June and already has been added to […]March 24, 2010BusinessPhillips debuts ‘3 n’ 1’ Electrical and Air Hose AssemblyPhillips Industries has designed a “3 n’ 1” Electrical and Air Hose Assembly with its Quick Connect Plug (QCP), which allows vehicle operators to reduce the time required for field repairs of electrical cables. The combination assembly, which can be serviced by removing and replacing the QCP, has large grips for added coupling and uncoupling […]March 24, 2010Previous PagePage 137 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.
