Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessPhoto Gallery: A Day at the Italian Truck RacesI was one of Meritor’s guest in Italy last week learning about the company’s truck axle technology and production. The trip ended with a visit to the renowned race course at Misano, Italy, for the European Truck Racing Championship. Meritor is a one of the top sponsors for many of the racing teams. The trip […]May 28, 2014BusinessHybrid technology finds heavy-duty home in reefershybrid reefers offer fleets a wide array of benefits that simply are not possible with conventional diesel-only trailer refrigeration units. Chief among those are fuel savings, quieter operation and reduced maintenance, says Carrier Transicold.May 27, 2014BusinessMeritor announces ‘intelligent’ truck axle system projectMeritor says it is working on a electronic control system that will dramatically enhance gear efficiencies inside its truck axles.May 23, 2014BusinessInternational enhances drivetrain offerings as turnaround continuesInternational’s priority at the moment is full selective catalytic reduction integration throughout its product line, but the truck maker is also putting stock in integrating automated-manual transmissions and upping fuel economy with the aerodynamic ProStar.May 22, 2014BusinessKenworth to offer Eaton-Fuller Advantage AMT for T680 modelKenworth says truck purchasers have a new advantage when they specify the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission with its T680 tractor. “By optimizing the Kenworth T680 with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission and 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine, Kenworth introduces a new opportunity for long-haul and regional operators to achieve fuel savings,” […]May 14, 2014BusinessEaton honored as top Cummins supplierPower management company Eaton has been named a “Top Supplier” by Cummins Inc. for its Technology Contribution on the SuperTruck program and SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain product. The award was presented to Eaton on May 2 at Cummins’ U.S. Supplier Conference in Indianapolis. “It is a great honor to receive this award, and reflects the hard […]May 14, 2014BusinessOliver Rubber introduces long-haul/regional drive retreadOliver Rubber has announced the launch of the Oliver Performance Drive, a drive position retread for long haul and regional applications. “The Performance Drive is the newest Oliver product. It is designed with unique properties to assist fleet operations in controlling their overall tire expenditures,” said Philip Boarts, Oliver product category manager. “This retread delivers high […]May 12, 2014BusinessBendix honors Platinum-level distributor partnersBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC once again recognizes channel partners in its Premier Distributor Program (PDP) that have delivered exceptional performance for fleet customers across North America. This year, Bendix honors 43 top-performing companies earning the program’s highest ranking of platinum. Platinum partners reflect the top 10 percent of distributors in the comprehensive Bendix independent aftermarket […]May 12, 2014BusinessTen Years Gone: Trucking In 2004: A CCJ Photo GalleryIn many ways, trucking 10 years ago looks a lot like trucking today. But big changes were taking place — many of which impact the industry today.May 12, 2014BusinessCan a “flexibility” compromise ease e-log angst?This industry is already walking a driver shortage tightrope. And nothing is going to push drivers out of it quicker than a rule that has them stopping, shutting down and sitting for 8 to 10 hours when they’re only 100 miles away from home.May 9, 2014Previous PagePage 34 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.
