Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessHendrickson launches Extended Warranty ProgramHendrickson Truck Suspension Systems has launched an Extended Warranty Program, an internal system that will allow dealers, fleets and end users the opportunity to purchase extended warranties for Primaax EX, Haulmaax and RT/RTE Series vocational rear suspensions and Airtek on-highway front air suspensions direct from Hendrickson for up to six months after the in-service date […]March 24, 2010BusinessWhite House clears EOBR ruleA final rule mandating electronic onboard recorders for carriers that have a history of serious noncompliance with hours-of-service rules could be just days away now that the White House Office of Management and Budget has cleared the measure. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected soon to publish the rule in the Federal Register. […]March 24, 2010BusinessKenworth unveils aerodynamic T700 modelExpanding its lineup of aerodynamic Class 8 trucks, Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the T700 today, March 24, at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. In addition to the new over-the-road model, Kenworth also introduced the 2010 Paccar MX engine for its Class 8 models and the Kenworth NavPlus, a navigational and entertainment system […]March 24, 2010BusinessKenworth To Add Bendix ESP Stability System Option for Medium Duty ModelsKenworth Truck Company will add Bendix(R) ESP(R) (Electronic Stability Program), a full stability program, as an option on select Kenworth medium duty tractor and full truck applications with air brake systems. Kenworth currently offers Bendix ESP for the Kenworth T660, T800 and W900 Class 8 models in select applications. In addition, the Bendix ABS-6 […]March 24, 2010BusinessPeterbilt unveils aerodynamic Model 587 tractorOn Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Louisville, Ky., Peterbilt introduced the new on-highway, EPA SmartWay certified Model 587, a truck the company calls a dynamic evolution of its Model 387 and “the new Peterbilt standard for on-highway fuel efficiency, technology and serviceability.” “The new Model 587 is the culmination of design, engineering and customer feedback […]March 24, 2010BusinessWEATHER GUARD refines Flagship Saddle Boxe lineWEATHER GUARD continues to build on its success by enhancing three more of its flagship saddle boxes with new attachment points for increased security and new, improved organization capacity. Saddle box Models 126, 117 and 116 follow with the enhancements made to the Model 127 saddle box which were very well-received by customers. The enhancements […]March 17, 2010BusinessWALTCO Work Truck Gate SeriesWalto Lift Corp. announces its Work Truck Gates Series. Waltco and Ultron have come together with an unmatched strength – offering the broadest liftgate product line available to the industry. The Work Truck Gate Series consists of six liftgates organized as a group to offer an easier way to identify and spec Waltco liftgates within […]March 17, 2010BusinessDow Kokam’s Large Format Battery Systems Bring Operating Cost ReductionsDow Kokam, a leading battery system provider, is showcasing its wide range of large format battery technology designed to reduce operating costs in work truck and vocational vehicle use at the Work Truck Show in St. Louis, Mo. Dow Kokam’s high performance, large format cells, ranging from 10 to 240 amp hour, feature higher energy […]March 17, 2010BusinessMack Top Exporter of Trucks from North America in 2009Mack Trucks, Inc. finished 2009 as the leading exporter of heavy-duty North American trucks. Mack had nearly one-third of total truck exports from the U.S., Canada and Mexico to countries outside North America, with a 30.8% market share. Mack has made strategic moves to strongly grow its presence in new and existing markets around the […]March 17, 2010BusinessYokohama to Introduce MY627W Commercial Tire at the Mid-America Trucking ShowYokohama Tire Corporation will introduce its latest all-position waste and sanitation tire, the MY627W, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 25-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The MY627W, which replaces the Y773, offers new features designed to deliver longer tread life, added durability and reduced operating costs for trucks used in […]March 17, 2010Previous PagePage 138 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.
