Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessDriving into the future: CCJ test drives Freightliner’s SuperTruck, self-driving InspirationCCJ’s Jack Roberts had the chance to take Freightliner’s futuristic concept truck, the SuperTruck, for a test drive, as well as catch a ride in the newly unveiled Freightliner Inspiration, the first autonomous vehicle legally licensed to operate on U.S. roadways.May 6, 2015BusinessFreightliner launches first-ever road-legal North American autonomous truckFreightliner unveiled the first U.S.-legal autonomous truck Tuesday afternoon.May 5, 2015BusinessMack showcases ‘ruggedized’ mDrive HD transmissionMack officially showcased its latest automated-manual transmission offering to industry trade press this week. The transmission is a beefier version of Mack’s original mDrive and packs an array of special new features.May 1, 2015BusinessBendix applauds new remanufacturing legistationRecently introduced legislation to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicles is applauded by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, which supports remanufactured parts for the cost, environmental, and performance advantages they offer. S. 565, introduced in the U.S. Senate on February 25, and its companion legislation, H.R. 1613, introduced in the House on […]April 28, 2015BusinessCarrier Transicold honors 2014 Dealers of the YearCarrier Transicold South, Lake City, Ga., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2014 North America Dealer of the Year, and Autofrio Importacion, Guatemala, was named 2014 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature controlled cargoes with a […]April 28, 2015BusinessWabash National inks exclusive deal with Aurora PartsWabash National Corporation has announced a new five-year agreement with Aurora Parts & Accessories, LLC to be the exclusive supplier of all aftermarket parts for the company’s dry van, refrigerated van, and platform trailers sold under the leading brand names Wabash National, Transcraft and Benson. After careful consideration and a comprehensive evaluation of all options available, […]April 28, 2015BusinessVolvo announces major truck-platooning investmentVolvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, today announced its investment in Peloton Technology, a developer of vehicle technologies that deliver safety and fuel savings to fleets in the trucking industry.April 27, 2015BusinessKenworth adds keyless entry option for T680 and T880Kenworth has introduced a new remote, keyless entry system as an option for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Kenworth’s remote keyless entry provides two key fobs programmed to lock and un-lock the doors. Use a single click to unlock the driver’s side door and a double click to unlock both cab doors. Click the lock […]April 27, 2015BusinessIsuzu celebrates 20,000 unit milestone for N-Series gas-powered CaboverIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low cab forward trucks, announced today that the 20,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors, Inc., facility in Charlotte, Michigan. The Isuzu N-Series gas truck is the only gasoline-powered low-cab-forward truck available in North America. Assembly of Isuzu N-Series gas […]April 27, 2015BusinessPeterbilt highlights green trucks at Earth Day TexasPeterbilt Motors Company is again participating in the world’s largest Earth Day celebration – Earth Day Texas – April 24-26 at Fair Park in Dallas. The company has two vehicles on display, the Model 579 EPIQ and a natural-gas powered Model 579, and a unique driving simulator that includes a full-size truck cab. “Earth Day […]April 24, 2015Previous PagePage 8 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayFred Smith built Federal Express from a small fleet of planes in 1973 into the largest express transportation company in the world.RegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareMaintenanceElectronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
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