Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMack announces Greenhouse Gas certification for 2014 trucks and tractorsMack’s full lineup of model year 2014 trucks and tractors is now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations. “Certification of Mack’s entire vehicle portfolio reflects our continued commitment to fuel efficiency, environmental stewardship, and the […]December 12, 2012BusinessVolvo achieves GHG certification for entire Class 8 lineupVolvo Trucks announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have awarded all model year 2014 Volvo vehicles certificates of conformance under the first-ever greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks. “Volvo is committed to leadership in fuel efficiency, and to reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and […]December 12, 2012BusinessMack gives $25,000 for NYC clean-up effortsMack Trucks presented a $25,000 check today to New York City Commissioner of Sanitation John J. Doherty to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The donation will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to community and economic improvement, and will be used to meet immediate needs for […]December 7, 2012BusinessNew frontier in fuel surcharge could be nearGary Lewis, president of Pendulum Shift Consulting offered his insights on making sense of fuel charges to fleet executives attending CCJ’s Fall Symposium in Scottsdale, Ariz., today.December 5, 2012BusinessNatural gas: Is now the time to invest?Participants in a panel of executives from pioneering natural gas fleets yielded a mixed bag of experiences and expectations regarding their time with natural gas.December 5, 2012BusinessForbes publisher Karlgaard outlines 8 virtues to compete in an uneven economyForbes publisher Rich Karlgaard told attendees at CCJ’s Fall Symposium in Scottsdale, Ariz., today that while the Great Recession has ended, U.S. economic growth will remain sluggish for the foreseeable future.December 4, 2012BusinessIdle Free inks deal with Mountain West Truck CenterMountain West Truck Center, the largest Volvo and Mack truck dealer in the intermountain west, has signed an agreement to sell, install and service Idle Free electric APUs. They are based in Salt Lake City, Utah and have another parts and service location in St. George. An auxiliary power unit (APU) is an aftermarket system […]November 30, 2012BusinessBoshart DPFs get CARB verificationOn September 10, 2012, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that Boshart Engineering, Inc. had achieved verification of the BE Econix Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) active metal system with the industry’s first safety device for a DPF. This verification has allowed Boshart to immediately market and install systems with their safety device to support […]November 30, 2012BusinessPeake Fuel Solutions releases diesel–natural gas conversion kitPeake Fuel Solutions, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, has announced the development of a new diesel natural gas (DNG) conversion kit that it says will help heavy-duty truck operators save up to 30 percent on their fuel costs. According to Peake, DNG allows trucks to run on a mixture of diesel and […]November 29, 2012BusinessKenworth to offer Michelin X Line Energy D TireKenworth now offers the new Michelin X Line Energy D drive tire for Kenworth heavy and medium duty trucks involved in line haul applications. Designed for outstanding traction and wear, the new Michelin X Line Energy D tire breaks the paradigm of a traditional fuel-efficient drive tire in line haul by featuring an aggressive tread […]November 29, 2012Previous PagePage 92 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
