Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMichelin announces XDS 2 Pre-Mold Retread tireMichelin Retread Technologies today announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. This next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS Pre-Mold. “The MICHELIN XDS 2 Pre-Mold delivers traction for the […]September 16, 2013BusinessM&K Quality Truck Sales expands Chicago operationsM & K Quality Truck Sales has expanded its presence in the Chicago area, opening a parts sales operation in Melrose Park. Serving customers in the west and northwest Chicago suburbs, M & K Melrose Park becomes the company’s fourth location in the area, and ninth facility overall. M & K first entered the Chicago […]September 16, 2013BusinessBendix expands on-line brake courseBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its curriculum at the Bendix On-Line Brake School, continuing its mission of providing the most current and in-depth training available to drivers, technicians, distributors, fleets, and owner-operators. Since opening access to its knowledge database and technical resources in March, Bendix continues to add a wide range of new […]September 16, 2013BusinessNavistar puts ISB6.7-equipped DuraStar 4300s into line productionNavistar has exclusively confirmed to CCJ that the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine was completed this week. A Navistar spokesperson confirms that these these are known as “Q” (Quality) builds, which were built in Escobedo, Mexico. These units are used to validate production designs and […]September 13, 2013BusinessPeterbilt shows off SuperTruckPeterbilt Motors Company showcased advanced technologies developed to optimize commercial vehicle fuel efficiency during the annual Energy Summit & Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., who serves on the House Energy and […]September 13, 2013BusinessTMC SuperTechs test their mettle on Mack Pinnacle tractorsIn an effort to support the cultivation of trucking industry technicians, seven Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models were provided by Mack customer PITT OHIO for the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2013. Mark McLean, Jr. of FedEx Freight from Montgomery, N.Y. was the first-place winner of the 2013 competition. […]September 13, 2013BusinessWill automatic transmissions gain traction with drivers?Though older drivers often prefer manual gearboxes, some admit they’re hearing good things about the latest generation of automatics.September 12, 2013BusinessAre automatic transmissions gaining ground?While some old-timers still prefer manual transmissions, fuel economy and convenience are generating a gradual shift.September 12, 2013BusinessFedEx Tech nabs SuperTech CrownAfter a 17th-place finish in 2011 and a top-ten finish last year, FedEx Freight Technician Mark McLean took home top honors at the TMC SuperTech competition Wednesday in Pittsburgh.September 11, 2013BusinessCentral Freight Lines adds 100 Freightliner natural gas trucks to fleetFreightliner Trucks today announced that Central Freight Lines, Inc. added 100 2014 Freightliner M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors equipped with Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engines to its fleet of more than 1,600 trucks. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, Central Freight Lines is a less-than-truckload (LTL) general commodities carrier providing transportation to both […]September 6, 2013Previous PagePage 62 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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