Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessKenworth names 2012 Dealer of the YearMHC Kenworth – Kansas City received the 2012 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently at the PACCAR Engine Company manufacturing plant in Columbus, Miss. “MHC Kenworth – Kansas City sells The World’s Best trucks and this award is a testament to our […]April 10, 2013BusinessChevy/GMC announce 2014 bi-fuel pickup optionsThe 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks will be available in the crew cab configuration to fleet and retail customers. The bi-fuel pickups run on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG) and seamlessly switch between the two fuels for a combined range of 650 miles. They are available […]April 10, 2013BusinessNew Utility video details Foam-in-Place insulation technologyUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company is releasing of a new video showcasing the company’s proprietary foam-in-place insulation process. Utility says its 3000R reefer trailer features a unique 360-degree continuous foam-in-place process that fully insulates the entire trailer without foam voids. “We’ve developed this unique foam-in-place insulation process as a means to achieve the greatest thermal efficiency […]April 9, 2013BusinessZF showcases new commercial vehicle drivetrain technologyZF has debuted a clutch with new torsional vibration dampers for Class 8 trucks designed to compensate for stronger torsional vibrations as they occur in energy-efficient drivelines. According to ZF, the NGD (“New Generation Damper”) clutch is produced at the new ZF location in Gainesville, Ga with a product range that includes clutches, dual-mass flywheels […]April 9, 2013BusinessNatural gas test drive: Westport HD HPDI dieselNatural gas truck engines are on everyone’s lips these days, and Westport is clearly the technology leader in this field. The company is probably best known today for its partnership with Cummins and the resulting ISL 8.9G – and the soon-to-be-unveiled ISX12G – natural gas engines. But the company also produces its own proprietary line […]April 8, 2013BusinessHendrickson offers online suspension selection helpHendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announces the launch of an online Vocational Truck Suspension Selector Tool, easily accessible from the corporate website www.hendrickson-intl.com/SuspensionTool. This interactive tool allows users to obtain Hendrickson’s rear suspension recommendations for general truck and tractor operations in vocational and severe-service applications. By using this new web tool, visitors will receive Hendrickson’s […]April 8, 2013BusinessBendix helps call attention to distracted driversBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it applauds National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, taking place this month. While reinforcing concerns around the issue of distracted driving, Bendix says it continues its commitment to deliver technologies designed to help commercial vehicle drivers operate their vehicles safely. Drivers, both car and truck, who avoid driving distractions are critical […]April 8, 2013BusinessBack from the Dead: How retreads maximize profitability, Part 2Tires have as many as five productive lives. Not taking advantage of that fact is leaving money on the shop floor.April 4, 2013BusinessWabash National to star in “World’s Greatest…!” television episodeHow2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!…” announced today that they have recently selected Wabash National Corporation to be a part of the television series with an episode devoted exclusively to the North American trailer manufacturer. “Wabash National is the largest manufacturer of semi trailers in North America. They hold over 70 trailer-related […]April 4, 2013BusinessThermo King awarded Job Skills grantThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded a $300,000 grant under its Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to develop and implement lean process improvement training for more than 560 employees of Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll […]April 4, 2013Previous PagePage 78 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.
