Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessRyder logs 6 million natural gas milesRyder System says it has achieved a significant milestone with its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles surpassing six million miles. The fleet consists of 35 liquefied natural gas and 215 compressed natural gas tractors, currently running in 32 customer operations in California, Arizona, and Michigan. Since deploying its natural gas truck program in 2011, […]November 15, 2012BusinessNavistar mobilizes dealers to aid hurricane-ravaged fleetsNavistar International Corporation has initiated Operation Assist, a disaster relief program put into effect to help in Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts on the East Coast to get International Truck customers back in business as soon as possible. Through Operation Assist, Navistar is coordinating with its International Truck North American dealer network and International Used Truck […]November 15, 2012BusinessBendix cites 92 percent waste diversionBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it has achieved a 92 percent waste diversion rate through its ongoing company-wide emphasis on recycling and remanufacturing. With America Recycles Day serving as a reminder of the importance of reducing the environmental impact of its facilities, Bendix continues to work toward its goal of “zero waste to landfill” operations. […]November 14, 2012BusinessGE and Clean Energy team up on massive natural gas initiativeGeneral Electric (GE) and Clean Energy Fuels have announced a collaboration to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States. As part of the collaboration, Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two ecomagination-qualified MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. The plug-and-play modular units, which are designed to rapidly liquefy natural gas […]November 13, 2012BusinessFrost & Sullivan honors GroteGrote Industries announced it has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2012 Technology Leadership Award in the category of commercial vehicle lighting. Frost & Sullivan surveys companies in key international industries to determine how best-in-class companies worldwide manage growth, innovation and leadership. Frost & Sullivan surveyed major lighting suppliers in the commercial vehicle industry and selected three […]November 12, 2012BusinessMitsubishi Fuso stages new trucks for dealers in Sandy’s pathMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) has announced that it has consolidated a significant portion of its medium-duty truck inventory at its port facilities in Baltimore, where they can be delivered immediately to its dealers across the affected states to aid in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The available trucks include FUSO Canter road-ready commercial trucks […]November 12, 2012BusinessMack hits the trackMack Trucks announced that the company is sponsoring Tasca Racing, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Series race team based in Charlotte, N.C. As part of the three-year agreement, Mack will provide three SmartWay-certified Mack Pinnacle Axle Back model sleepers, which will transport the Tasca race car, additional engines and equipment as the […]November 12, 2012BusinessThermo King Celebrates 100,000th TriPacThermo King is celebrating the milestone production of its 100,000th industry leading TriPac™ auxiliary power unit (APU) in its Hastings, Neb., manufacturing plant. Thermo King notes that TriPac APU provides heating and cooling without idling the tractor engine. This unit increases sustainability and keeps drivers comfortable and productive while delivering significant fuel savings. This solution, […]November 12, 2012BusinessBendix offers safety insights at CTI ConferenceBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will join other commercial vehicle industry leaders in sharing insight at the 9th International CTI (Car Training Institute) Conference, which will focus on commercial vehicles. Richard Beyer, vice president, engineering and R&D, and a member of the Bendix senior leadership team, will present “Current Heavy Vehicle Safety Systems.” He will […]November 12, 2012BusinessPreventing Cargo TheftCargo theft is a growing problem in today’s tough economy, and while no fleet is immune, there are steps anyone can take to combat it.November 11, 2012Previous PagePage 95 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.
