Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessChevron salutes latest Million Mile Club inducteesChevron Products Company today unveiled the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in March 2013. Established in 1992, the Chevron Delo sponsored program is one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. The Red Eye Radio Million Mile Club honors truck […]April 4, 2013BusinessVolvo honors I-See development engineersThe Volvo Technology Award this year will be presented to the team responsible for developing the “I-See” system, a fuel-saving “autopilot” for commercial trucks. According to Volvo, the I-See system reduces fuel consumption for long-distance transport by up to 5 percent. Four individuals responsible for developing the solution are set to receive the Volvo Technology […]April 4, 2013BusinessConMet Hubs to be standard equipment on Peterbilt trucksBeginning with trucks built in July, 2013, PreSet Plus hub assemblies from Consolidated Metco (ConMet) will be standard on all Peterbilt Class 8 trucks manufactured at its Denton, TX plant. “Peterbilt trucks have always been at the forefront of product technology and innovation,” explains Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager. “ConMet’s PreSet Plus hub assemblies support […]April 2, 2013BusinessBack from the Dead: Using retreads to maximize profitability, Part 1According to some big fleets and tire manufacturers, those not employing a retread program are not maximizing their fleet’s tire investment. Here’s how to implement use of retreads properly.April 2, 2013BusinessYokohama announces dedicated Mexican subsidiaryYokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Yokohama Tire Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada De Capital Variable), incorporated in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. The subsidiary was created to meet the growing demand for consumer, commercial and OTR tires in Mexico and is expected to provide YTC […]April 2, 2013BusinessThermo King celebrates 75th year with new product introductionsThermo King celebrated its 75th anniversary the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) as the company showcased its latest solutions to help fleet operators and owner operators comply with industry regulations while optimizing fuel efficiency. Among the new solutions Thermo King showcased at MATS were the TriPac Evolution and Truck T-80 Series, which the company says help […]April 1, 2013BusinessNavistar targets Latin American growthNavistar and International truck dealers in Latin America continue to increase the number of selling locations for parts and service. Navistar is reinforcing its commitment to the region and its customers through a series of parts sales dealer training courses. The company has seen steady growth in the market since 2009 and remains focused on […]March 28, 2013BusinessReading launches next-generation service van bodyReading Truck Body is launching its all-new Reading Ready Van SL, a cutting-edge service van offering ample, enclosed interior work space and secure, convenient outside compartments. The Reading Ready Van SL comes equipped with many new features that provide extra safety, durability, convenience and efficiency in addition to Reading’s premium standard features. The new van […]March 27, 2013BusinessChevron salutes Million Mile Club inducteesChevron Products Company has unveiled the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in February 2013. Established in 1992, the Chevron says the Delo sponsored program is one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. The Red Eye Radio Million Mile Club […]March 27, 2013BusinessRefined workhorse: Mack Granite test driveDriving a new fully-loaded Mack Granite dump truck near Allentown, Pa., I was reminded that there’s something special about the rolling Pennsylvania backroads. I was following State Road 309, running south from West Hazelton toward Tamaqua. It’s something like 350 years old – a pleasant reminder of how much transportation has changed. The old farmhouses […]March 27, 2013Previous PagePage 79 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.
