Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessDana introduces driveline components at TMCHeavy-duty component manufacturer Dana announced at the TMC Show in Nashville, TN, that it has several new and enhanced products for the North American truck market. The company’s 40,000 pound Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle has entered initial production with Kenworth and Peterbilt. This includes 13 axle models, with ratios ranging from 2.26:1 to 3.91:1. […]March 9, 2014BusinessATDynamics says 200,000 TrailerTails on the road by 2017Aerodynamic device manufacturer ATDynamics says the market for its TrailerTail rear drag aerodynamic line continues to grow at a rapid pace. Steve Rogers, director of marketing for the company, said today at a press conference at the TMC Show in Nashville, TN, that the company is on track to have 200,000 TrailerTail devices on the […]March 9, 2014BusinessBendix offers reman parts primerWith decades of experience in remanufacturing commercial vehicle parts such as compressors, air dryers, valves, and brake shoes, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognizes the value that remanufactured parts can bring to fleets and trucks. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix experts offer advice on choosing, inspecting, and installing remanufactured parts. Reman […]March 7, 2014BusinessWill new engine designs change the game?With all the talk on alternative fuels and fuel economy regulations, it’s easy to overlook the fact that a lot of very interesting engine research is going on today. And while the primary focus at the moment is on automotive applications, there is no reason to think that some of these designs – if they […]March 7, 2014BusinessBendix to address reduced stopping distance regulations at TMC Spring MeetingA member of the Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) leadership team will provide expertise on the federal Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) mandate at the American Trucking Associations’ 2014 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. This year’s meeting is themed “Turning Experience into Practice” and takes place March 10-13, 2014, […]March 7, 2014BusinessCCJ Photo Gallery: 1944: Trucking Goes to War!It was 1944 and trucking was at war!March 7, 2014BusinessNew Bridgestone tire designed for severe vocational applicationsBridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced its newest rib-type all-position tire, the Bridgestone M854, ideal for severe on/off highway applications. The wide base radial, specially fabricated for the construction and refuse markets, meets the tough environment demands of dump trucks, cement mixers, bulk carrier equipment and logging applications. “Construction, logging and refuse fleets travel on loose […]March 6, 2014BusinessUtility Trailer celebrates 100th anniversary of trailer productionUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company recently commemorated its 100th anniversary in La Quinta, California. “To mark 100 years of manufacturing the world’s best trailers, we celebrated with customers, dealers, and vendors from all over the Americas at the biggest and largest event ever in the history of our company,” said Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President Sales […]March 6, 2014BusinessRoad Choice enters heavy-duty parts marketRoad Choice Truck Parts is the newest brand to enter the heavy-duty truck industry’s private label all-makes market. Offering a growing line of high-demand parts, including air conditioning, air springs, air/electrical coils and accessories, brake chambers, exhaust products, lighting, shock absorbers and universal joints, Road Choice says its all-makes parts are value-priced to compete with […]March 6, 2014BusinessMeritor introduces new steer axle knuckleMeritor has introduced a universal knuckle for use with its non-drive front steer axles, giving global customers a new solution to outfit drum or air disc brakes. “We are seeing a significant increase in acceptance of air disc brakes in North America, and the redesign of our existing front steer axle with the universal knuckle […]March 6, 2014Previous PagePage 40 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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