Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessKenworth wraps up 26,000 mile T680 Road TourThe 6-month Kenworth T680 Road Tour featuring the all-new Kenworth T680 has concluded after traveling nearly 26,000 miles to 60 Kenworth dealer events throughout the United States and Canada that drew an estimated 10,000 customers. The road tour kicked off in early May at MHC Kenworth in Denver and finished in late October at Kenworth […]November 9, 2012BusinessVolvo Remote Diagnostics receives Customer Value AwardVolvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service received the 2012 North American Customer Value Enhancement Award in Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance today from global growth company Frost & Sullivan. “We’re proud to recognize Volvo Trucks as a leader in customer value enhancement,” said Kumar Saha, industry analyst, Frost & Sullivan. “Their comprehensive fleet diagnostic and […]November 9, 2012BusinessRoberts Truck Center celebrates renovationRoberts Truck Center recently celebrated its newly renovated facility in San Angelo, TX near U.S. Highway 277. By holding an Open House event on October 11, 2012, Roberts Truck Center San Angelo was able to show 200 customers the dealership that now looks brand new. “We made a commitment to improve the quality of our […]November 9, 2012BusinessKenworth adds PeopleNet options for Class 8 modelsKenworth has added a PeopleNet pre-wire option for the Kenworth Class 8 T660, T800 and W900. Automatic vehicle location, lane departure notification, onboard event recording, remote vehicle shutdown, speed monitoring, and vehicle management are some key PeopleNet applications available with its onboard computer. Kenworth sys now, these and other PeopleNet technology tools and services can […]November 8, 2012BusinessMeritor releases technical bulletin for commercial vehicles subjected to contaminated floodwatersIn the wake of powerful Hurricane Sandy, Meritor today released the following technical bulletin providing fleets with suggested inspection and maintenance practices for vehicles exposed to contaminated flood waters: Axles
 Rear Drive and Front Drive Steer Refer to Maintenance Manual 5A, Single-Reduction Differential Carriers Single Rear Drive Axles, Rear-Rear Tandem Drive Axles and Front Drive […]November 8, 2012BusinessMeritor recognizes parts centers marketing effortsThree aftermarket customers of Meritor have been recognized in a national “Drive to 100 Store Décor” contest to improve their retail store showroom décor. The 47 entries — submitted by warehouse distributors and OE dealers over the promotion’s 90 day period — were judged on four criteria: prominence, creativity, impact of initiative and appropriateness. The […]November 8, 2012BusinessNavistar ranked as a Top 100 Eco-Friendly companyFor the second year in a row, Navistar has been ranked in the top 100 in Newsweek’s Green Rankings report on the most eco-friendly U.S. companies. The report also rated Navistar as one of the nation’s top 10 companies for environmental management, one of the three key components of each company’s overall Green Score. “We […]November 8, 2012BusinessCarrier Transicold boosts Supra 60 performanceCarrier Transicold says its new Supra 60-series truck refrigeration units feature improved refrigeration performance, enhanced reliability and compliance with 2013 emissions requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company says the new Supra 60-series comprises five single-temperature models – the Supra 560, 660, 760, 860 and 960 – covering the full spectrum of straight […]November 7, 2012BusinessMeritor to distribute Fras-le brake padsMeritor’s Aftermarket business has begun distribution of the Fras-le “Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program” to its customers. The North American program includes a complete line of hydraulic disc brake pads for class 1c-7 vehicles and is positioned to help aftermarket customers expand friction sales into new vocational market segments. The new product […]November 5, 2012BusinessEcoDual wins EPA approval for Cummins ISM conversionEcoDual has achieved authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin installing its systems on all 29 engine families of the 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISM engines. According to the company, its EcoDual conversion kit for the Cummins ISM 11L engine will provide fleets with an opportunity to substitute low cost natural gas […]November 5, 2012Previous PagePage 96 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.
