Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessZF unveils new automated transmission, remote controlled parkingZF showed off a wide array of new systems in Germany this week, but the highlights, however, have to be an all-new dual-clutch automated manual transmission and the new Smart Truck Maneuvering System, which allows a driver to position a truck from outside the cab using a tablet computer.July 9, 2014Business‘Driverless’ trucks become reality: Daimler unveils prototype, dubbed Highway PilotSpeculation about autonomous — or “driverless” — vehicles has been commonplace in the trucking industry for years. Now, Daimler has made this concept a reality.July 3, 2014BusinessPhoto Gallery: Overdrive 1977 Part 2It’s hard not to look back on trucking in the 1970s with a sense of wonder, says Executive Editor Jack Roberts. Here are more photos he’s gleaned from CCJ’s (then) grungier sister magazine, Overdrive from 1977 (and a few from ’76).June 26, 2014BusinessMack enhances Canadian service operationsMack Trucks further strengthened its service and support network in Canada with the opening of new facilities in Saskatchewan and Quebec. “Mack’s customers reap the benefits of maximum vehicle uptime and increased ROI because of the ongoing investments throughout our dealer network,” said Stephen Roy, president, Mack Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “Mack is […]June 26, 2014BusinessDetroit honors employees, celebrates 1 millionth axles builtDetroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) today celebrated the production of its one millionth Detroit axle at its Employee Appreciation Day. The annual employee recognition event was held at the company’s headquarters in Redford, Mich. “Our Employee Appreciation Day celebrates the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are the heart of what makes our products […]June 26, 2014BusinessDetroit marks production of 250,000th heavy duty engineLess than seven years after introducing its groundbreaking Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) today marked the production of its 250,000th DD Series engine. The DD Series engines – which also includes the Detroit DD13 Detroit DD15 TC and Detroit DD16 engines – feature superior performance and power. “When we unveiled our new heavy-duty […]June 26, 2014BusinessVolvo announces $69 million investment for New River Valley truck plantVolvo has announced a $69 million investment in state-of-the art equipment, processes and plant redesign to improve manufacturing efficiency and vehicle quality at the New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant in Dublin, Va.June 26, 2014BusinessSafety expert: Additional waves of CSA regulations comingSafety compliance expert Jeff Davis, principle officer for Fleet Safety Services, told CCJ Summer Symposium attendees in LaJolla Ca., that a virtual tsunami of add-on CSA regulations and requirements is about to hit the trucking industry.June 25, 2014BusinessFleet panel: Experience with e-logs overwhelmingly positiveFleet executives at the CCJ Summer Symposium agree: The process of implementing e-logs was not cheap and did not occur quickly. But, their experiences implementing electronic logging devices have been overwhelmingly positive for their businesses, customers and drivers.June 24, 2014BusinessAn honorable tradeThere was a time when being a driver was considered a highly skilled trade. True – the automobile was brand new. And given the mysterious and cantankerous nature of cars at the time, a “driver” was typically understood to be a mechanic as well. In other words, someone so attuned into the intricacies of the […]June 20, 2014Previous PagePage 30 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.
