Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessEco-Friendly PACCAR Parts expansion opens in PennsylvaniaPACCAR Parts unveiled a newly expanded Northeastern Parts Distribution Center, located in Lancaster, Pa. The expansion facilitates future growth and parts availability with environmental and technological enhancements, including daylight harvesting and the latest Radio Frequency (RF) technology. “We are excited to share all of the upgrades to our Lancaster distribution center. These enhancements strengthen our […]September 6, 2013BusinessJackson Group opens Salt Lake City Peterbilt dealershipSalt Lake City is home to the newest Peterbilt dealership in the company’s 270-plus dealer network with the relocation of Jackson Group Peterbilt’s flagship store to an outstanding 128,000 square-foot facility. The new, full-service dealership includes 2,500 square-feet of retail display space and 70 service bays – six of which are certified for the maintenance […]September 5, 2013BusinessJX Enterprises announces Chicago-area Hino dealershipJX Enterprises (JXE) continues to expand its dealer network and ability to serve customers through new products, parts and services with the addition of JX Hino – Chicago, based in Bolingbrook, Ill. “We’re proud to represent the award-winning lineup of Class 5 through 7 Hino trucks and tractors with these versatile, dependable and cost-conscious vehicles […]September 5, 2013BusinessKenworth announces K270 and K370 body builder manual updatesKenworth now offers its latest Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual, which contains useful information and guidelines for truck specification and design during the body planning and installation processes. The manual’s information is specific to Kenworth K270 Class 6 and Kenworth K370 Class 7 cabovers. The comprehensive 96-page Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual contains detailed sections […]September 5, 2013BusinessBendix offers Brake Safety Week tipsBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it supports the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week campaign and inspections, taking place Sept. 8-14. Also known as Operation Air Brake, the effort is aimed at reducing the number of highway crashes caused by improperly maintained or faulty braking systems, and employs teams of CVSA-certified inspectors […]September 5, 2013BusinessFirestone Drives America Tour donates more than $15,000 to Food BanksBridgestone Commercial Solutions launches the second leg of its Firestone Drives America Tour at the NCAA College Football game between Stanford and San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 7. The celebration of the iconic American brand, Firestone, and introduction of new Firestone commercial truck tires to fleets and drivers continues this fall as the road show […]September 4, 2013BusinessProper wheel spec’ing can pay unexpected dividendsProperly spec’ing wheels can help optimize fleet operations in a surprising number of ways, from easing maintenance demands, slashing vehicle weight, boosting fuel economy or even helping with driver retention.September 4, 2013BusinessDetroit hammers out 500,000th truck steer axleDetroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) today announced that it has built its 500,000th Detroit Steer Axle. Produced at Detroit’s manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich., Detroit axles are available in a wide range of configuration options and are compatible with all braking systems offered by Daimler Trucks, covering every trucking segment. The product line includes steer axles […]September 4, 2013BusinessDetroit offering DT12 transmission training videoDetroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) today announced that it has published a new driver training video for the Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission. The video can be found on the Detroit website (www.DemandDetroit.com). The video will assist drivers in operating the DT12 effectively from the start, and teaches them to take full advantage of all of […]September 4, 2013BusinessWabash National to offer ATDynamics aero products as optional equipmentATDynamics today announced that effective immediately, Wabash National Corporation, a producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, will offer ATDynamics TrailerTails as an option on select semi-trailer dry van and refrigerated van models. Integrating TrailerTails into Wabash National production control systems offers fleet owners a convenient and cost effective way to equip new semi-trailers with […]September 4, 2013Previous PagePage 63 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.
