Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksUber pauses autonomous rides after self-driving car struck and killed pedestrianAn Uber car in autonomous mode fatally hit a woman walking outside a crosswalk in Arizona https://t.co/lmDa7Fr1Yr pic.twitter.com/0kvMxyTI7U — Los Angeles Times (@latimes) March 19, 2018 A self-driven Uber prototype car struck and killed a pedestrian Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, prompting the company to suspend its autonomous pilot program, taking place in a few […]March 19, 2018VocationalKenworth debuts new certified pre-owned truck websiteKenworth announced the launch of kenworthcertified.com, a dedicated website for the company’s certified pre-owned program. The website features a listing of pre-owned certified trucks from participating Kenworth dealers. The website also contains program information, including a downloadable brochure, program benefits and eligibility requirements, as well as specific information related to pre-owned PACCAR engines warranty coverage. […]March 18, 2018Class 3-6Reading unveils lighter van body for Ford Transit CutawayReading Truck Body recently unveiled its newest steel enclosed van body, the Ready Van SL (RVSL) Steelhawk for the Ford Transit Cutaway. The RVSL Steelhawk weighs up to 700 pounds less than current RVSL models and offers up to 4,000 pounds of payload capacity. Reading reports that the lighter Steelhawk does not compromise on durability […]March 15, 2018TrucksMorgan recalling nearly 8,000 truck bodiesNearly 8,000 truck bodies manufactured by Morgan Truck Body are being recalled for an issue that allows water to enter the wiring harness and affect the turn signals, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The 7,634 affected model year 2013-2018 bodies were built on Isuzu, Kenworth, Mercedes, Chevrolet, GM, Freightliner, Mitsubishi and Peterbilt […]March 15, 2018TrucksRitchie Bros. hosting special two-day auctionRitchie Bros. announced today that it will be hosting a special two-day auction next week through its online auction site IronPlanet. Over 1,700 items from 46 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces will be going up for bid during the March 22 – 23 auction including 95+ truck tractors, 90+ excavators, 50+ compactors, 50+ wheel loaders, […]March 14, 2018VocationalNavistar to offer an Allison transmission standard with new International MV Series truckAllison has announced that the company’s fully automatic transmission will come standard on International’s new medium-duty vehicle, the International MV Series.  “We partner with world class suppliers and are excited to provide our MV Series customers with an Allison fully automatic transmission as standard with all engines,” said Jeff Sass, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Navistar. […]March 12, 2018TrucksCooper enters fleet market with PU&D, regional haul tireCooper Tire & Rubber Company announced the launch of new Cooper-branded truck and bus tires aimed at fleet and OEM market. Cooper will launch three application-based tire series available beginning in May – Pro Series for long haul, Work Series for regional haul and pickup and delivery segments and Severe Series for mixed-service applications. Cooper has […]March 6, 2018TrucksEaton banking on the future of electric-based mobilityWith a goal to become a global leader in vehicle electrification, Eaton announced the formation of its new eMobility business unit. The new business unit will be part of the company’s Vehicle Segment business group and will leverage expertise from Eaton’s Electrical Sector business group for use in future development of electric components and power […]March 5, 2018VocationalDana debuts new lighter-weight axles for construction segmentDana this week introduced the Spicer S172 series single drive axle and Spicer D172 series heavy-duty tandem axle, each weighing 60 pounds less than their S170 and D170 predecessors. The Spicer S172 axle has a rear ratio range from 3.07 to 6.14 and is suted for 4×2, 6×2, and 8×2 applications up to 25,000 lbs. […]March 5, 2018ProductsKumho launches two new commercial tiresKumho Tire has launched two new commercial trailer application tires for regional and long-haul applications. The KRT12 is a new regional hauling tire which was engineered and designed to enable the tire to handle extreme high scrub conditions and provide enhanced durability with even wear. Available sizes include 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 11R24.5. The SmartWay-verified KLT12e technology and […]March 4, 2018Previous PagePage 56 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitLandstar is seeking to sell or dispose of Mexican subsidiary Landstar Metro.BusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
