Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessCummins’ VP Jeff Jones announces retirementCummins announced that Jeff Jones, Vice President – North American Engine Business and Marketing Communications, will retire from the company on June 30, 2014. “While we are excited for Jeff as he heads toward a well-deserved retirement, the company will miss his leadership,” said Rich Freeland, President – Engine Business, and Vice President – Cummins […]May 8, 2014BusinessIdle Free expands all-electric APU sales and service networkIdle Free Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its Complete All-Electric Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) sales and service network through a partnership with Kile Truck Refrigeration. Located in Nashville, Kile Truck Refrigeration offers top-of-the-line products and services for transport refrigeration and bus air conditioning. After being named the Carrier Dealer of the […]May 7, 2014BusinessRush Enterprises and 3M announce natural gas agreement3M and Rush Enterprises today announce an agreement to pursue the design, manufacture and installation of a portfolio of compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and fuel systems for use in Class 6-8 vehicles in North America. The Agreement allows for 3M to supply tanks with proprietary technology, and for Rush Enterprises to provide enhanced fuel […]May 7, 2014BusinessKenworth to offer Eaton Powershift Plus AMT in natural gas T680The new Kenworth T680 natural gas truck will be available with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission as an option. The announcement came in conjunction with this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long, Beach, Calif. During ACT, Kenworth is exhibiting a T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper specified with an integrated powertrain package featuring the […]May 7, 2014BusinessUtility Trailer begins North American Legacy TourUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers is pleased to announce the launch of its 2014 Legacy Museum Trailer Tour in North America. Debuted at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, Utility’s Legacy Museum Trailer consists […]May 7, 2014BusinessAn industry in transition: Trucking in 1994By the 1990s, consolidation had run its course, resulting in a cast of leading players who dominate trucking to this day. Meanwhile, new technologies, such as onboard electronics and computers, were kickstarting a new technology revolution that is still reshaping the industry 20 years later.May 5, 2014BusinessFreightliner adds Allison Output Retarder as M2 112 Refuse Truck optionFreightliner Trucks today announced that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. A selection of Freightliner refuse trucks are on display at WasteExpo 2014 (booth #1022). Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas […]April 30, 2014BusinessMack donates Granite to environmental research groupMack Trucks donated a new Mack GraniteAxle Forward model to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) live auction taking place April 30 at WasteExpo 2014. Proceeds from the live auction will fund EREF’s research and education initiatives to help achieve sustainable waste management practices. “We’re proud to again donate a Mack model to the EREF […]April 29, 2014BusinessMack debuts new LR Refuse trucksMack Trucks today previewed the new MackLR series of low-entry cabover refuse trucks designed with the driver, customer and demands of the rigorous job in mind. Initially available in three-axle 6×4 configurations and powered either by diesel or natural gas, the Mack LR series will be available in 2015.  Mack captured customer input during […]April 29, 2014BusinessAmerican Power Group announces follow-through order for 14 dual fuel glider kitsAmerican Power Group Corporation announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc. (“APG”) has been notified by one of its WheelTime Dealers, Clarke Power Services, of a follow-on order for fourteen additional APG Dual Fuel Conversion systems from an existing early adopter customer who had evaluated an initial unit for approximately 90 days. The conversion order, […]April 28, 2014Previous PagePage 35 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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