Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessHankook Tire announces veterans outreach programHankook Tire America has announced its commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to help provide services to veterans of all generations. As a sponsor of the DAV’s Mobile Service Office (MSO) program, Hankook’s $50,000 contribution will help DAV continue to bring free services directly to veterans where they live. Hankook supports the DAV MSO program […]October 2, 2014BusinessEaton adds new power inverter to commercial vehicle product linePower management company Eaton has added a new DC to AC inverter to its lineup of products for the commercial vehicle industry. The new Eaton Pure Sine Wave Inverter produces either 1000 or 1800 Watts of AC power output from a standard Class 8 DC vehicle battery and can be used to power phone chargers, […]October 1, 2014BusinessGoodyear announces Fuel Max LHD G505D drive tireThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company says it has introduced the most fuel-efficient long haul drive tire in North America. Available now, the Goodyear claims the FUEL MAX LHD G505D saves, on average, $1,444 worth of fuel per truck, per year, compared to the Michelin X Line Energy D.* The Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D […]October 1, 2014BusinessPeterbilt to offer Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle optionThe Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axle is now available for all Peterbilt heavy-duty truck models, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The company says the efficient axle design with AdvanTEK gearing and optimized integration with Peterbilt’s chassis can improve fuel efficiency by up to two percent, or approximately $1,500 in fuel costs annually. “This […]October 1, 2014BusinessKenworth features T680 Advantage on Efficiency in Motion TourFleets and truck operators received the fuel efficiency and cost-saving message loud and clear as the Kenworth T680 Advantage ‘Efficiency in Motion’ Tour visited numerous Kenworth dealer-hosted events throughout the United States and Canada. The Kenworth T680 Advantage features the optimized powertrain combination of the 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage automated transmission, […]October 1, 2014BusinessIdle Free to exhibit at ATAIdle Free Systems, Inc., manufacturer of electric idle elimination solutions for the commercial trucking industry, today announced it will have an Idle Free system on exhibit at the 2014 American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference Exhibition on October 4 – 7 in San Diego. ATA is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. […]October 1, 2014BusinessVolvo Group announces Global Supplier Award WinnersThe Volvo Group recently recognized three North American companies and 12 companies worldwide with the 2014 Volvo Group Supplier Award for commitment to performance excellence and continuous improvement. Tru-flex LLC of West Lebanon, Indiana, Tenneco of Lake Forest, Illinois, and Donaldson of Bloomington, Minnesota were the U.S. companies recognized with awards. The awards were presented […]October 1, 2014BusinessAccuride to maintain Indiana headquartersAccuride Corporation and the City of Evansville today announced that the Company has decided to remain headquartered in Evansville, Ind., reaching agreement on a 10-year lease extension for its 7140 Office Circle headquarters building, effective January 1, 2015. Accuride’s decision followed a thorough review of options for reducing its overall headquarters costs, including the possibility […]September 29, 2014BusinessDetroit’s “Race to Charlotte” dealer competition winners namedDaimler Trucks North America announced today the twelve winning Detroit distributors who have won the Race to Charlotte. The winners will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip for two to the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2014. Winners will join the Detroit Genuine Parts Racing Team to cheer on driver, Brad […]September 29, 2014BusinessVolvo announces major dealer expansion in OhioVolvo Trucks recently increased its service capabilities in the Northeast region of the U.S. with the expansion of the Young Truck Sales facility in Canton, Ohio. The full-service dealership, located on 16 acres on Shepler Road just off Interstate-77, includes 30 service bays and $800,000 in parts inventory. A separate on-site building dedicated to servicing […]September 29, 2014Previous PagePage 23 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckNext-generation Mack Anthem has better maneuverability and is 10% more fuel efficient for regional fleets.BusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-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 share
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