Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMeritor-Scania ink new European air disc brake dealMeritor announced today it has been selected to supply its ELSA225H range of air disc brakes for Scania’s trucks and buses with production starting in 2014. “We are investing $58 million in air disc brake capabilities at our technical center of excellence and manufacturing facility in Cwmbran, United Kingdom,” said Joe Plomin, vice president, International […]December 11, 2013BusinessContinental to ramp up production at largest tire plantThe international tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental today announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice (Czech Republic). With a total investment of €165 million in the next years, Continental takes the next step in the investment program for its Tire division. “The expansion of our truck and […]December 11, 2013BusinessBendx produces 1 millionth EverSure brake springProduction of the Bendix EverSure Spring Brake with the No Touch Power Spring has surpassed the 1 million-unit production mark. Bendix says EverSure for drum brakes – introduced in 2011 – offers a robust design, as well as lighter weight, extended service intervals, and best-in-class force output. “We saw the Bendix EverSure’s potential as a […]December 10, 2013BusinessAll Kenworth Class 8 trucks now feature standard Bendix front air brakesKenworth Truck Company announced it will make Bendix(R) ADB22X(TM) front air disc brakes standard on Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin floating caliper design that provides a more stringent overall dimension accuracy and consistent force distribution. According to Bendix, the ADB22X design also significantly reduces brake […]December 10, 2013BusinessVolvo delivers natural gas trucks to SUPERVALUVolvo Trucks in North America began delivery of 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Volvo VNL tractors to SUPERVALU, INC., one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. The CNG-powered Volvo daycabs will operate out of the company’s Mechanicsville, Va. distribution center. “We’re pleased to partner with SUPERVALU to deliver the latest in […]December 10, 2013BusinessIs a glider kit the way to start using natural gas?CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts poses the question: With lower acquisition costs and some other perceived benefits, could nat gas glider kits help fleets make a transition away from diesel and toward alt fuel?December 9, 2013BusinessThe most important thing I learned this weekBy any measure, CCJ’s Fall Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ, was a resounding success. As the Equipment Editor for Randall-Reilly, I – along with my fellow editors – attend this three-day series of meetings with two primary purposes. The first, naturally, is to report on the various speakers and news generated by the Symposium and communicate […]December 6, 2013BusinessStewart Logistics’ Brian Orr crunches the numbers on his natural gas glider trucksDecember 5, 2013BusinessPrime’s John Hancock on the fleet’s driver pay approachDecember 5, 2013BusinessKeith Tuttle with Motor Carrier Services talks driver pay strategiesDecember 5, 2013Previous PagePage 51 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.
