Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMack, Shell announce LNG collaborationMack Trucks today announced a collaboration with Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles. “Mack has had natural gas-powered vehicles in customer service since 2009, and we look forward to working with Shell and other fuel providers to further support […]March 27, 2013BusinessVolvo Trucks and Shell to collaborate on LNGVolvo Trucks and Shell today announced a formal agreement to collaborate and coordinate activities supporting the wider use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. “Customer interest in natural gas as a heavy-duty truck fuel will only continue to grow,” said Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales […]March 27, 2013BusinessNavistar talks ‘turn-around story,’ switch to SCRIn the midst of what company officials call a “great turn-around story,” Navistar today updated its current financial and product situations at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Ky. New company CEO Troy Clarke noted in his opening remarks that Navstar’s current cash flow balance is better than anticipated. That, Clarke says, combined with reinforced […]March 20, 2013BusinessDana premiers new axle, driveshafts at TMCCiting TMC as the “perfect” venue for this launch, Dana’s director of product planning, Steve Slesinski showcased a host of new heavy-duty vehicle products today, including the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle and the SPL-350 driveshaft and SPL -250 Inter-Axle. The AdvanTEK 40 is an all-new, 40,000 pound tandem axle designed to lighter and stronger […]March 10, 2013BusinessWork Truck Wrap-upA few thoughts this morning on the Work Truck Show, which is still going on in Indianapolis – even though I bugged out yesterday. Even though a late-season snow-storm fouled travel up a bit, the show was well-attended and the overall attitude was upbeat. The sense is that the economy is, in fact, recovering. It’s […]March 8, 2013BusinessNissan enters compact van market in a big wayIt’s hard to believe that just five years ago, Nissan, a global player in commercial vehicle markets had a net presence of zero in North America. It’s a different scenario today. WIth the successful launch of both a full-sized commerical van and the from-scratch establishment of a commerical-focused dealer network, you’d think the Nissan team […]March 8, 2013BusinesseNow brings solar solutions to truckingAt a press conference today at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, eNow — a company that provides energy solutions for transportation — showed its new TS-series solar power management system. As concept, the idea it pretty simple: durable solar panel strips are mounted on trailer rooftops to supply addition electrical power to the rig. […]March 7, 2013BusinessReading ramps upReading Truck and Body president and CEO Brian Nadel admits that his company has been playing its cards close to the vest lately. That was largely due to the wait-and-see nature of the economy the past few years. But that’s about to change. In response to growing customer optimism, Reading has been working hard on […]March 7, 2013BusinessXL Hybrids expands Ford upfit offeringsXL Hybrids will offer a hybrid-drive powertrain for Ford E-Series vans beginning in the third quarter of this year. Clay Siegert, Vice President, supply chain for XL Hybrids says the company’s system can be purchased for under $10,000 with an ROI between 3 and 5 years (depending on duty cycles) while offering users up to […]March 7, 2013BusinessHenderson details brine solution technolgyHenderson today held a press conference at the Work Truck Show detailing the brine solution mixing technology it gained last Oct. when the company acquired BrineXtreme, a North American manufacturer of roadway anti-icing technology and equipment. Henderson feels that brine solutions — a water salt mixture is more cost-effective, quicker acting and less labor-intensive than […]March 7, 2013Previous PagePage 80 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.
