Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessPanel: Telematics come of age, fleets realizing benefitsFleets today are starting to see real benefits from maintenance-focused telematics systems on trucks — but work remains to fully optimize current communications systems. That was message from a panel of telematics experts speaking to attendees at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook ConferenceAugust 21, 2014BusinessCeladon upgrades tractor fleetCeladon Trucking Services announced a substantial investment in its overall fleet with its recent purchase of more than 1500 new tractors. The Celadon order consisted of Kenworth T680 tractors from Paccar as well as LoneStar and ProStar models from International. The Kenworths will be used by the company’s Expedited team operations, the LoneStar models by […]August 18, 2014BusinessNavistar introduces medium-duty fuel efficiency packageNavistar announced it is offering the Allison Transmission FuelSense fuel-efficiency package on its medium-duty and vocational International truck models. FuelSense, available in Allison’s 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance. “Allison’s internal testing shows FuelSense cuts fuel consumption […]August 18, 2014BusinessCCJ Photo Gallery: Technology Through the CenturyThe March of Technology never stops. And some ideas work well. Others don’t pan out. Here’s a quick look at a few by-gone technologies that helped trucking grow and mature over the past century.August 15, 2014BusinessChevron details new strategies for avoiding turbocharger failureMany fleet managers I know have a love/hate relationship with the turbochargers so essential to modern diesel engine. The advantages of turbochargers in terms of increased power, torque and engine efficiency are obvious. The frustration of vehicle downtime and expensive repair bills due to blown turbochargers is the downside to the benefits they offer. OEMs […]August 13, 2014BusinessBendix upgrades brake shoe remanufacturing facilityBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its remanufacturing capabilities and capacity with a $3.2 million capital investment in equipment and facility upgrades at its Huntington, Indiana, plant. The Bendix Brake Shoe Remanufacturing Center now handles the complete salvage, coining, and assembly processes that make up start-to-finish remanufacturing and can produce several million remanufactured commercial […]August 13, 2014BusinessVolvo targets fuel savings enhancements for 2016Volvo says its model year 2016 VN series highway tractors will deliver even greater fuel savings compared with previous generation models through an assortment of aerodynamic and powertrain enhancements.August 13, 2014BusinessVolvo takes customers to the track at New River Valley plantVolvo’s New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia officially opened its 1.1-mile Customer Experience Track today during a celebration with Volvo executives, government officials and employees. The track features a paved road course and an off-highway area to better enable Volvo to showcase its extensive range of Class 8 vehicles during customer tours […]August 12, 2014BusinessCarrier Transicold premieres remote control panels for reefer operationsCarrier Transicold says its new APX remote panels add convenience and efficiency for refrigerated transport operations by placing trailer refrigeration controls in locations more easily accessible to operators. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part […]August 12, 2014BusinessBridgestone celebrates 75 years with Peter Pan Bus LinesBridgestone Americas Tire Operations today announced the 75th anniversary of its lease agreement with Peter Pan Bus Lines. Six years after starting Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter C. Picknelly reached an agreement with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to lease Firestone tires for a period of one year. Seventy-five years ago on this day, […]August 11, 2014Previous PagePage 27 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.
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