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Permanent structure in place as I-5 bridge reopens after May collapse

The Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed over the Skagit River in Washington in late May and caused major disruption of the West Coast corridor reopened this weekend after a permanent span of bridge was added.

September 16, 2013

GAO finds fault with wetline proposal

The U.S. Department of Transportation should improve its data and regulatory analysis of tanker wetlines, according to a recent congressional report.

September 16, 2013

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The new Volvo Trucks configurator

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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.

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International ProStar rolls into Russia

Navistar International announced its International ProStar truck is now available for purchase in Russia. Engineered in North America and adapted for use in Russia, the ProStar is on display this week at the Comtrans International Exposition for Commercial Vehicles in Moscow, Russia. “Customers in Russia require a reliable and durable truck that’s easy to maintain,” […]

September 16, 2013

Daimler Trucks announces new $150 million Portland headquarters

At a press conference held at Jeld-Wen Field, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced its long-term commitment to Portland by unveiling plans that it intends to construct a new headquarters building and parking garage on its Swan Island campus. In addition, DTNA launched its Daimler Education in Motion program, which benefits Portland metro area […]

September 16, 2013

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Hankook invests in state-of-the-art engineering center

Hankook Tire revealed its investment plan to build a Tire Test Engineering Center in Sangju City, Korea. Today, Hankook Tire signed a development agreement with Sangju City, located in the northern Gyeongsang province, and the company will invest a total of KRW 240 million until 2020 for the construction of a top-tier proving ground and […]

September 16, 2013

Michelin announces XDS 2 Pre-Mold Retread tire

Michelin Retread Technologies today announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. This next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS Pre-Mold. “The MICHELIN XDS 2 Pre-Mold delivers traction for the […]

September 16, 2013

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M&K Quality Truck Sales expands Chicago operations

M & K Quality Truck Sales has expanded its presence in the Chicago area, opening a parts sales operation in Melrose Park. Serving customers in the west and northwest Chicago suburbs, M & K Melrose Park becomes the company’s fourth location in the area, and ninth facility overall. M & K first entered the Chicago […]

September 16, 2013

Cummins unveils G Series global engine platform

Cummins today announced a new global Heavy-Duty engine platform that it has developed to complement its existing global product offering. The G Series platform is an in-line six cylinder engine, and will be available in 10.5- and 11.8-liter displacements to meet a broad variety of on-highway and off-highway global market requirements and emissions standards. Initial […]

September 16, 2013

Bendix expands on-line brake course

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its curriculum at the Bendix On-Line Brake School, continuing its mission of providing the most current and in-depth training available to drivers, technicians, distributors, fleets, and owner-operators. Since opening access to its knowledge database and technical resources in March, Bendix continues to add a wide range of new […]

September 16, 2013

Great Dane announces transition at president position

Bill Crown, president and CEO of trailer manufacturer Great Dane, announced last week he would be stepping down as the company’s president, and Dean Engelage will be taking his place.

September 16, 2013

Laura Ingraham to highlight CCJ Fall Symposium

Laura Ingraham, the most-listened-to female talk radio host in the United States, will be a keynote speaker at the 2013 CCJ Fall Symposium on Dec. 3. The Laura Ingraham Show, is ranked in radio’s TOP 5, heard in hundreds of markets coast-to-coast, and is the third-most-streamed show in the country. Ingraham is the author of […]

September 16, 2013

Aero non-use angst

The other day I was on my way to work, making my way down the interstate (the place where the inspiration for 90 percent of my blog posts originates), when I approached a slower-moving tractor-trailer from one of the nation’s largest and most recognizable fleets. The trailer was equipped with one of those new-fangled aerodynamic […]

September 16, 2013

Navistar puts ISB6.7-equipped DuraStar 4300s into line production

Navistar has exclusively confirmed to CCJ that the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine was completed this week. A Navistar spokesperson confirms that these these are known as “Q” (Quality) builds, which were built in Escobedo, Mexico. These units are used to validate production designs and […]

September 13, 2013

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U.S. engine makers ask court to revoke Navistar’s EPA certificates

Rival truck and engine makers have joined forces in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to revoke environmental compliance certificates granted to Navistar Inc. by the EPA for selling engines that do not meet NOx standards.

September 13, 2013

Sprint makes Geotab system available for multi-state contracting

Sprint and Geotab announced today that Geotab plug-and-play fleet management systems are now available to states, local government entities and authorized non-profit organizations purchasing on the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA/NASPO) cooperative purchasing contract. WSCA/NASPO is a national consortium of states that enables multi-state contracting to help states and local government entities acquire quality services […]

September 13, 2013

GE Capital Fleet Services to deliver MyFleetOffice2 online platform

GE Capital Fleet Services announced new enhancements as part of a phased build up to the launch of its new fleet management platform later this year. The new platform, known as MyFleetOffice2,will support light, medium and heavy-duty trucks like Class 8, the company says. The new enhancements are initially available on a limited release for […]

September 13, 2013

Peterbilt shows off SuperTruck

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased advanced technologies developed to optimize commercial vehicle fuel efficiency during the annual Energy Summit & Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., who serves on the House Energy and […]

September 13, 2013

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TMC SuperTechs test their mettle on Mack Pinnacle tractors

In an effort to support the cultivation of trucking industry technicians, seven Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models were provided by Mack customer PITT OHIO for the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2013. Mark McLean, Jr. of FedEx Freight from Montgomery, N.Y. was the first-place winner of the 2013 competition. […]

September 13, 2013

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A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

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