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Mitsubishi Fuso to offer long-wheelbase Class 3 Canter
Logan Township, NJ — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) has announced that it is now offering its class 3 Canter FE125 cabover truck with a 169.3-in. wheelbase that will accommodate bodies up to 20 ft. long. This work truck model has a GVWR of 12,500 lb. and a body/payload capacity in its normal […]
October 8, 2013
FUSO FE125 Long-wheelbase
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What happens if America’s trucks stop moving?
Supernatural doomsday is all the rage in pop culture, but this infographic shows how shutting down trucks really would cause impending disaster.
October 8, 2013
Truckpocalypse
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Navistar reports highest monthly truck orders since 2011
Navistar International reported this week it had roughly 5,900 Class 6-8 truck orders in September, marking the highest number of monthly orders since December 2011.
October 8, 2013
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Verizon, XRS, Samsung Mobile create NXT package for trucking
XRS Corporation, a provider of mobile trucking intelligence, announced that Verizon is the official wireless provider for the company’s new collaboration with Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung Mobile”). The new product – NXT – creates an integrated mobile device and software package designed specifically for the trucking industry. The new package brings together XRS compliance and performance […]
October 8, 2013
Business
Diesel price falls for fourth consecutive week, down nearly 10 cents since
The national average price of diesel fell once again in the week ended Oct. 7, this time down another 2.2 cents to a national average price of $3.897.
October 8, 2013
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Turnover at large truckload fleets rises, hits 99%
The annualized turnover rate at larger truckload fleets rose again in the second quarter of 2013, settling at the 99 percent mark, according to the American Trucking Associations.
October 7, 2013
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Sleep apnea bill clears Senate, needs only president’s signature to become law
The U.S. Senate passed last week the so-called sleep apnea bill, which would require that any action taken by FMCSA pertaining to sleep disorder screening come via formal rulemaking. The bill now moves on to President Obama for his signature.
October 7, 2013
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Business
One busy agency
Does it seem to you like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been on a tear lately? You’d almost believe Anne Ferro and staff seem to think the agency’s very existence is on the fence.
October 7, 2013
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Intermodal traffic rolls on in September
The long Labor Day weekend to start the month slowed U.S. intermodal rail traffic just enough to prevent September from being the busiest single month ever.
October 4, 2013
Intermodal
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Cummins unveils 5-liter diesel engine for light- and medium-duty commercial markets
Cummins has unveiled the ISV5.0, a 5-liter diesel engine aimed at the light- and medium-duty commercial vehicle market.
October 4, 2013
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Logistical Labs develops LoadDex pricing tool for 3PLs
Logistical Labs, a cloud-based software provider, has launched LoadDex, a freight pricing and modal selection tool for shippers, third-party logistics providers and brokers. The company says LoadDex harnesses the power of big data and social collaboration to help users achieve faster, more accurate freight pricing. LoadDex aggregates pricing information for a given route so that […]
October 4, 2013
Business
Bendix eTrac 6×2 axles now available on Kenworth T680
The Kenworth T680 is now available with the Bendix(R) eTrac(TM) Air Bag Transfer System for 6×2 axle configurations. Kenworth says T680 specified in a 6×2 axle configuration can offer reduced weight and enhanced fuel economy over the traditional 6×4 axle configuration. The 6×2 configuration saves several hundred pounds by using one ‘live’ rear drive axle […]
October 4, 2013
Business
Recent history of diesel: 1,000 prices paint a picture
Looking back at the history of diesel prices in the 1990s and the 2000s, volatility of diesel prices is a fairly new phenomenon.
October 4, 2013
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CRST investing $10 million in driver pay increases
CRST Expedited has announced it will be increasing its pay for all drivers with a $10 million investment intended to retain existing drivers and attract new ones, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based company said.
October 3, 2013
CRST
Business
August Class 8 orders up slightly from July, up nearly 30% from last August
Net Class 8 truck orders came in at just under 20,000 in August (19,777) and were up just 3 percent over July, according to FTR Associates, who reports Class 8 orders monthly.
October 3, 2013
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Mack talks marketshare, position for future
For doubters of Mack’s ability to gain meaningful marketshare in the U.S., John Walsh, the truck maker’s Vice President of Marketing, has a request: Just watch.
October 3, 2013
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Bridgestone debuts new premium all-position radial
Bridgestone’s fuel-efficient R268 Ecopia premium all-position radial is designed for regional and pickup-and-delivery applications. The tire is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program and is compliant with the California Air Resources Board for low rolling resistance while also offering high traction and long wear life. The R268 Ecopia’s tread design and protective […]
October 3, 2013
Bridgestone R268 Ecopia premium all-position radial
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Mack unleashes GuardDog Connect Telematics System
Mack Trucks Thursday launched Mack GuardDog Connect, a telematics service solution built in its GuardDog maintenance monitoring system. John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing, says GuardDog Connect enables quick diagnosis of issues, proactive scheduling for repairs and confirmation that needed parts are in stock and ready to install, all while the truck is still […]
October 3, 2013
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