Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessNavistar details vocational enhancementsNavistar announced it continues to invest in its severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines starting this summer. The company’s medium-duty SCR transition began in […]March 6, 2014BusinessMack “relaunches” brand at ConExpo ShowMack Trucks today unveiled a bold new brand identity during the 2014 ConExpo/ConAgg event in Las Vegas. The updated expression of the brand sends a strong message, Mack says, about the significant changes in the Mack Trucks organization, its products and customer support solutions. A central element of the new brand expression is a sleeker, […]March 5, 2014BusinessMack says Granite best selling straight truck in U.S.According to Mack, the Mack Granite model was once again the No. 1 selling heavy-duty conventional straight truck in the U.S.* A mainstay on jobsites in an array of dump and mixer truck configurations, the built in the U.S.A. Granite model is also widely spec’d for snowplow as well as roll-off and rear-loader refuse applications, […]March 5, 2014BusinessOn the show floor with Peterbilt at ConExpoPeterbilt Motors Company will showcase its new all-purpose vocational Model 567 and other vehicles during the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. Peterbilt is located in booth #63940 and will feature the following the vehicles: · Model 567 spec’d with a lube, fuel and service body · […]March 5, 2014BusinessXTRA Lease pushes the envelope on trailer technologyXTRA Lease has ordered approximately 5,000 new trailers for 2014, most of which will be built with corrosion-fighting galvanized steel components. The company is adding a mix of dry vans, liftgated vans and reefers equipped with new fuel-saving Thermo King Precedent reefer units. For the first time, XTRA Lease will offer dry vans built with […]March 5, 2014BusinessRespect, don’t neglect: Belts, hoses deserve as much TLC as any complex componentToday’s sophisticated vehicle systems receive the lion’s share of attention, and while some of those high-maintenance items can be aggravating when they fail, the vehicle still might remain operable to some degree.March 4, 2014BusinessIsuzu names director of Canadian OperationsIsuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, Inc. announced Tuesday that Andy Craig has been hired to fill the newly-created position of Director, Canada Operations. Craig will be responsible for managing Isuzu’s day-to-day operations and strengthening Isuzu’s commitment to the Canadian market. Craig joins Isuzu from General Motors of Canada with more than 30 years automotive and […]March 4, 2014BusinessKenworth adds Bendix air disc brakes as T370 optionKenworth Truck Company announced that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium duty conventional trucks. “Fleets and truck operators purchasing new Kenworth T370s can now benefit from the automotive-like feel, lightweight design, ease of maintenance and superior performance offered by Bendix front and rear air […]March 4, 2014BusinessMinmizer enhances social media effortsTo keep you up-to-date on the latest news and announcements while strengthening its online presence Minimizer has launched an enhanced social media campaign. Historically, Minimizer has maintained a strong presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as monthly press releases. The Company has now added Google Plus and blogging to its social media arsenal. […]March 4, 2014BusinessMack moves to give body builders more optionsMack Trucks says it is making business easier for body builders by making its Body Builder Manuals available as free downloads from www.MackTrucks.com. The documents, found under the “Parts and Services” tab of the website, offers general chassis information for Mack® models, including the Mack Pinnacle, Mack Granite and Mack TerraPro models, built from 2010 […]March 4, 2014Previous PagePage 41 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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