Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessSilver Eagle debuts new, adjustable, gap-closing trailer dollyThe T-Dolly design uses an electro-hydraulic pump to pull double trailers closer together once the vehicle reaches 45 mph. If the vehicle slows to 40 mph, the T-Dolly automatically increases the trailer gap.February 15, 2015TrucksDana highlights downspeed enhancements at TMC 2015“Overall, the think the trend will be downward heading toward a new target of 900 rpm at highway speeds,” says Steve Slesinski, director of global planning, commerical vehicle driveline technologies for Dana.February 15, 2015BusinessOptronics launches SuperLamp technology at TMCSuperLamp’s coating is designed to be highly resistant to petroleum distillates such as ethylene and propylene engine coolants, diesel fuel, battery acids, brake fluids as well as transmission fluid, organic solvents, methanol, detergents and urea.February 15, 2015BusinessiGlobal and McLeod Software complete information systems integration projectThe two systems now work together seamlessly via iGlobal’s Symphony Mobile Communications Interface, says Eric Bauer, president of iGlobal.February 15, 2015BusinessEaton, Cummins announce more profound powertrain integration pushThe Eaton-Cummins SmartAdvantage powertrain has proven to be so successful, that Mike Taylor, Cummins Global Powertrain Manager, says the two companies will be continually refining existing products – and introducing new ones – soon.February 15, 2015BusinessIs the EPA unfairly targeting Volvo?The other day a glowing report noted a recent environmental study, which concluded that “modern” diesel exhaust smoke (i.e. smoke from post-2010 diesel engines) is essentially harmless to humans. That’s certainly good news. Although I know quite a few people in the trucking industry who wonder if that end justified the means. Because the Emissions […]February 13, 2015BusinessWebasto SmarTemp control offered as factory-install option for CascadiaBeginning March 2, 2015 Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks can roll off of the production line equipped with Webasto’s digital SmarTemp Control. Webasto’s SmarTemp Control is designed to work exclusively with Webasto’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk air heater. “This is such an exciting OE partnership for us. To have the SmarTemp Control offered […]February 12, 2015BusinessKenworth announces 2015 Service CouncilKenworth Truck Company has named its 2015 Kenworth Service Council. The council, which consists of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada, helps promote service and product improvements that enhance Kenworth’s World’s Best customer support program. Members of the 2015 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck […]February 12, 2015BusinessSmarter rolling: SmartWay tells fleets which tires can save them doughTruck tires have undergone tremendous changes in the past decade, and the driving force behind many of their new features and capabilities is the EPA’s SmartWay Tire Program. If it’s on the list, it means it helps fuel economy, potentially by as much as 3 percent.February 11, 2015BusinessVolvo to highlight connected vehicle technology at TMC Annual MeetingAdvanced connected vehicle technologies and fuel-efficient solutions will be featured in the Volvo Trucks booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Volvo will showcase a Volvo VNM 200 model powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and a […]February 11, 2015Previous PagePage 14 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayFred Smith built Federal Express from a small fleet of planes in 1973 into the largest express transportation company in the world.RegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareMaintenanceElectronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
