Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessDouble Coin to open new distribution centerDouble Coin Tires and CMA are pleased to announce the company’s newest distribution center groundbreaking ceremony to take place on April 25, 2013. The ceremony will mark the beginning of construction for the company’s new warehouse and distribution center located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Situated on approximately 6 acres near the intersection of 8th Street […]April 17, 2013BusinessVolvo teams with Department of Energy in facilities initiativeThe Volvo Group in North America says it has furthered its commitment to energy efficiency by partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. As part of the program, Volvo pledged to reduce its energy intensity by 25 percent during a 10-year period. “The Volvo Group is committed to environmental […]April 17, 2013BusinessShell-TravelCenters of America finalize natural gas distribution agreementShell and TravelCenters of America (TA) have finalized an agreement to develop a U.S. nationwide network of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling centers for heavy-duty road transport customers. The plan is to construct at least two LNG fueling lanes and a storage facility at up to 100 existing TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded full service […]April 15, 2013BusinessRoush finalizes production schedule for propane F-650Roush CleanTech says it is now taking orders for the new multipurpose Ford F-650 propane autogas fuel system, with production beginning in October. “Fleet managers operating cylinder delivery trucks, dump trucks, boom cranes, box trucks, snow plows, spreaders, and propane bobtail delivery vehicles can significantly lower their operating costs, carbon footprint and imported oil dependence […]April 15, 2013BusinessEast Manufacturing celebrates manufacturing milestoneEast Manufacturing is celebrating its 50,000th Trailer built in its manufacturing plant in Randolph, Ohio. The 50,000 trailer is the East Genesis smooth-side dump body style. East says the trailer is designed with the ideal balance of low weight for more payload and heavy-duty strength for durability, enabling an overall lower cost of operator for […]April 15, 2013BusinessPACCAR adds Bendix eTrac option for 6×2 suspensionsBendix’s eTrac automated air pressure transfer system for Bendix ABS-6 braking systems with automatic traction control is now commercially available as an option on 6×2 Class 8 tractors and trucks from both Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motors Company. The system helps drivers of 6×2 vehicles automatically overcome low-traction events. Bendix says the availability of […]April 15, 2013BusinessContinental adds retread licenseeForest Park, Ga. based retreader and commercial truck tire dealer Hill Tire Co. has become the latest licensee of Continental Tire the Americas, LLC’s ContiTreads. Continental said today that Hill Tire Co. has begun retreading truck tires with ContiTread brand flat precure treads at its facilities in Forest Park and Valdosta, Ga. The Forest Park […]April 12, 2013BusinessNoregon Systems releases JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v1.1Noregon Systems has announced the release of JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v1.1.. Current JPRO license holders, with an active support agreement, can immediately access the update online by going to: http://www.jprofleetproducts.com/downloads/software/jpro_fleetdiags.asp. Noregon says 2013 v1.1 adds several coverage and functionality enhancements including: Enhanced Coverage • Volvo D13 Engine on Prevost vehicles • Bendix TPMS […]April 12, 2013BusinessMitsubishi Fuso hosts New Jersey congressmanU.S. Congressman Robert E. Andrews Meets with Mitsubishi Fuso Executives U.S. Congressman Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ 1st District) spent part of Friday morning, April 5, talking to executives at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) in Logan Township, NJ, and touring the company’s North American headquarters. He shared policy perspectives based on his work in […]April 11, 2013BusinessInternational expands ISX15 engine portfolio with 9900i and PayStar relaunchNavistar International Corporation re-launched its classic International 9900i and PayStar 5900 SBA models at ExpoCam, Canada’s National Truck Show. The vehicles now feature the proven high-horsepower capabilities of the Cummins ISX15 engine with SCR, adding to the company’s rugged and durable truck portfolio which also includes the ProStar with the ISX15. “The addition of the […]April 11, 2013Previous PagePage 77 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.
