Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessChina, the Moon and youSomething pretty amazing happened right before the Holiday break: China soft-landed its Jade Rabbit rover on the Moon. And it was interesting (or perhaps telling) that this tremendous feat of technology received scant attention here in the U.S. The Chinese have publicly stated they plan to land men on the moon in the next 10 […]December 26, 2013BusinessKenworth T880 gets new 52-inch sleeper optionThe new Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth says the new T880 sleeper option provides vocational customers in heavy haul, oil patch, flatbed and lowboy applications with a durable and reliable truck equipped with a comfortable and spacious sleeper that drivers will appreciate. The mid-roof sleeper features […]December 18, 2013BusinessVolvo’s Van Damme video officially a hitIt was an epic moment for Volvo Trucks as the commercial ‘The Epic Split’ became the most viewed automotive commercial on YouTube ever. The success is the result of great content in combination with a strong and consistent communication strategy. Since the launch of ‘The Epic Split’ commercial on YouTube, it has created a massive […]December 17, 2013BusinessWabash reaches major DuralPlate production milestoneWabash National Corporation announced its Commercial Trailer Products group has produced its 500,000th DuraPlate van trailer. The company’s 500,000th DuraPlate trailer was built for Crete Carrier Corporation, one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. “Wabash has always led the industry in innovation, going back to the early plate trailer that […]December 17, 2013BusinessGoodyear strengthens commitment to Oklahoma marketThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has added a new Commercial Tire & Service Center to its network. The Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center in Tulsa, Okla., reaffirms Goodyear’s commitment to Oklahoma, according to Paul Wanstreet, president of Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers. The Tulsa store’s opening follows the opening of a Goodyear […]December 17, 2013BusinessContinental unveils new drive tireRetreaders, tire dealers and fleet customers interested in Continental’s truck tires for the North American market are receiving some exciting product news to top off the 2013 holiday season, John Barnes, ContiLifeCycle manager for the Americas, said today. “We are very happy to end the 2013 year on a high note for our ContiTread™ fleets […]December 17, 2013BusinessBendix’s lane departure warning system granted windshield clearance exemptionBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has received a regulatory two-year exemption extension for its AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System, retaining the technology’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance. Citing highway safety and the benefits of LDW technology, the FMCSA granted Bendix’s request for exemption from certain windshield clearance rules, allowing fleets and drivers […]December 13, 2013BusinessBridgestone announces Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes winnersBobbie Ward, Jr. of Cleburne, Texas, and William Gill of Riverside, Calif., will attend the college football national championship game in Pasadena, Calif., thanks to a first place win in the Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes for CDL holders. Ward and Gill’s entries were randomly selected from the Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes, part […]December 11, 2013BusinessPeterbilt Model 567 enters productionThe newest addition to Peterbilt’s vehicle lineup – the vocational Model 567 – is now in full production. The truck or tractor can be configured to meet a wide range of heavy- and severe-duty applications, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “Assembly is in full swing for the Model 567 with strong demand for our new […]December 11, 2013BusinessToyo steer tire now available in 16-plyThe M137 premium high-performance steer radial manufactured by Toyo Tires is now available in a 16-ply with increased load carrying capacity. Designed for use on long haul, over-the-highway commercial applications; the M137 is designed to deliver more miles per 32nds to operators driving coast-to-coast. This EPA SmartWay verified tire uses e-balance technology and stiffer construction […]December 11, 2013Previous PagePage 50 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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