Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMeritor expands suspension warranty for curbing damageMeritor has increased the warranty coverage for RideSentry MPA38 and MPA40 suspensions to now include damage to the slider box caused by sudden, accidental impact with a curb or similar fixed object. “Meritor is the only company that offers curbing warranty coverage on trailer suspensions,” said Martha Remski, director, Trailer Product for Meritor. “The RideSentry […]March 4, 2014BusinessNavistar announces vocational-specific Diamond Logic packagesNavistar today announced new Diamond Logic feature bundles specific to the vocational truck market. Feature bundles are categorized by usage and body integration such as dry van, dump and utility as well as outline features relevant to operations of the particular application. The company has been a pioneer in custom programmable chassis electronics and multiplexing […]March 4, 2014BusinessMeritor enhances Permalube Driveline warrantyMeritor has extended the warranty eligibility for Permalube RPL drivelines to 5 years/500,000 miles from the previous 4 years/400,000 miles for model year 2015 linehaul vehicles. “Meritor’s Permalube RPL driveline was the first available permanently lubricated driveline for linehaul vocations and is now the first to offer this type of warranty coverage,” said Chad Mitts, […]March 3, 2014BusinessMack highlights Work Truck Show lineupMack Trucks will present two Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) 6×4 models in its booth at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MHD model offers a lower-cost, lighter-weight option, without compromising Mack’s legendary durability and reliability. Visitors to Mack booth No. 3527 at the Indianapolis Convention Center will find out for themselves […]March 3, 2014BusinessABC Supply in Beloit, Wis., takes delivery of first production Kenworth T880Kenworth Truck Company’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co., Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis. The first full-production Kenworth T880 is equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, a […]March 3, 2014BusinessIsuzu celebrates 30th U.S. anniversaryIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. commemorated the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market. A special ceremony will happen this week during the National Truck Equipment Association’s 2014 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the anniversary celebration, Isuzu announced that it will continue the 24/60 Covered Maintenance Program for […]March 3, 2014BusinessTest drive: International’s medium-duty workhorse gets a new heartInternational’s Class 6 DuraStar 4000 is a medium-duty mainstay in fleets all across North America. And this year, it’s a truck with a new engine option. You can now spec a DuraStar with a Cummins ISB diesel engine in addition to International’s long-standing International DT and MaxxForce 7 and 9 diesel options. The reintroduction of […]February 28, 2014BusinessTrucking 1964: The Space Age begins!The Beatles may have just landed. But in trucking, all eyes were on the future in 1964!February 28, 2014BusinessBendix pays homage to its engineers past and presentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC marks Engineers Week 2014 by recognizing its engineers for their contributions to the company’s development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies. Engineers Week 2014 is February 16-22. Among those honored are the company’s 2013 patent recipients, 51 engineers who contributed – individually or in groups – […]February 27, 2014BusinessEaton announces support for next generation of truck fuel economy standardsPower management company Eaton has announced its support of new deadlines on national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including 18-wheelers, sanitation trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, as it works to inform regulators as they develop national fuel-saving rules. Tuesday’s announcement by President Barack Obama calls for the […]February 27, 2014Previous PagePage 42 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.