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CCJ Innovator: Maverick USA
When a company is born, there may not be an easy way to predict its future success. But climbing to the top requires a clear view of the critical steps needed to get there – and stay. Maverick USA’s roots go back to the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 that deregulated the trucking industry. Steve […]
March 21, 2013
Business
New Mack suspension delivers 25 percent tire life improvement
Mack’s on-highway products manager Jerry Warmkessel calls the company’s new Twin Y suspension “revolutionary” and it’s hard to argue with him. Mack is showcasing the new air ride suspension along with its new mRide spring suspension at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Ky., today. Warmkessel notes that the new Twin Y suspension is up […]
March 21, 2013
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Prime to add TrailerTail fairings to trailer buys
ATDynamics announced that Prime Inc. will install TrailerTail aerodynamic fairings on the trailers it buys through the end of this year. The fuel-saving improvement will benefit not only the carrier but the many owner-operators who pull Prime trailers. An ATD spokesman, during the Mid-America Trucking Show Thursday, said at least 450 trailers are expected to […]
March 21, 2013
Business
Chevron touts fuel economy benefits of new synthetic mixed-fleet oil
Chevron’s Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 is a synthetic-blend fuel-economy and mixed-fleet motor oil suited for naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesel engines and four-stroke gasoline engines in which the API CJ-4 or SM service category and SAE 10W-30 viscosity grade are recommended. The oil is formulated to provide added fuel economy improvement in […]
March 21, 2013
Business
Continental hybrid drive tire suited for both linehaul, regional runs
Continental’s Hybrid HD3 drive tire is designed for fleets that want to place one tire on vehicles that run both linehaul and regional-haul routes. The tire, Continental’s widest dual drive tire at 248 mm, has a 27/32nds tread depth in a “regenerating pattern” cut in three dimensions that, along with a large tread volume, facilitates […]
March 21, 2013
Business
In defense of intermodal
Mention the word “rail” to a group of drivers or fleet executives, and you’re sure to see some hackles raised. When Clayton, Ala.-based Boyd Bros. – the 2013 CCJ Innovator of the Year and the April issue’s cover story – added intermodal service to its portfolio, the flatbed company’s decision certainly had its detractors within […]
March 21, 2013
Business
Dana introduces tandem axle for 6×2 configurations
Dana this week unveiled a new lightweight axle for 6×2 configurations at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The Spicer EconoTrek was designed for line haul applications and can improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent, says Dana. The axle will be available this June and is a combination of Dana’s Spicer S170 […]
March 21, 2013
Business
Volvo introduces new heavy-haul tractor
Volvo Trucks unveiled its new entry to the heavy-haul tractor market at the Mid-America Trucking Show Thursday, rolling out the Volvo VNX, a high-performance model designed for extreme gross weight applications. The truck’s integrated powertrain features the newly introduced D16 engine with 600 horsepower, 2,050 lb.- ft. torque and I-Shift automated manual transmission and was […]
March 21, 2013
Business
Hendrickson introduces rubber suspension, ‘shockless’ suspension
Hendrickson today announced Ultimaax, “our next generation rubber suspension” for the severe service market, said Doug Sanford, vice president and general manager for the truck market. The product address the need for severe duty suspension around the 46,000-pound segment. Ultimaax has a “new flat bottom design for increased ground clearance,” Sanford said. With rubber suspension, […]
March 21, 2013
Business
BigRoad logging app for Android approaching 50k downloads
Transportation app creator BigRoad announced that its smart phone app for truckers and fleets has reached 47.000 downloads. With a ranking of 4.75 stars out of 5 it has become the top rated trucking app and top electronic log app for the Android platform. The BigRoad team is showcasing its app at the 2013 Mid-America […]
March 20, 2013
Business
BetterTrucker.com offers semi-trailer side skirt
BetterTrucker.com’s Super-Skirt System is a modular side skirt for semi-trailers with two 1-foot-wide panels that interlock with each other to help simplify installation. No cross-member braces under the trailer body are needed due to built-in stanchion support structures that secures every panel onto the trailer i-beams with two galvanized J-bolts. A rigid dimensional design helps […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Meritor WABCO showcases “continuously learning” stability control system
Meritor WABCO says its new hydraulic anti-lock braking system with integrated ESCsmart stability control now goes a step beyond pervious stability control systems with “breakthrough” continuous learning software. According to John Morrison, president and general manager of WABCO, the new system uses electronic control units to continuously monitor driver behavior and vehicle dynamics to establish […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Hannay hose reel suited for fuel dispensing on trucks
Hannay’s N800 Series industrial spring-rewind hose reel features a narrow frame and a compact mounting base to help simplify installation in confined work environments. The reel is suited for a wide variety of industrial applications, including dispensing of fuel on trucks. A heavy-duty spring motor helps provide self-contained rewind power, while a nonsparking ratchet assembly […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Webasto designs bunk thermostat
Webasto’s SmarTemp digital bunk thermostat is designed to work with the company’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk heater to deliver precise temperature control while saving fuel, lowering emissions, ensuring compliance and reducing maintenance costs. The compact easy-to-use all-in-one system is designed to allow drivers to dial-in the temperature they want; a large easy-to-read backlit LCD […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies touts BlizzardLT
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies’ BlizzardLT features the company’s EMX Series all-electric refrigeration technology that eliminates diesel fuel and having to turn units off to comply with noise abatement rules in loading and unloading areas. The truck body is designed for added flexibility for food distributors and is exempt from the California Air Resources Board’s Transport […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Peterbilt unveils vocational 567
Peterbilt unveiled its all-new vocational Model 567 Tuesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., “From the 567’s rugged design and versatile configurations to its enhanced visibility and new spacious interior, this new model exceeds the demands of our customers’ unique vocational operating requirements,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager. Peterbilt also announced an […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Kenworth announces new T680 model
Kenworth debuted this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., a new T680 model with a 52-inch sleeper. The T680 released last year at the show has a 76-inch sleeper and is designed for long-haul application. The 52-inch model unveiled today, however, is ideal for regional haul applications, Kenworth said, and is designed […]
March 20, 2013
Business
Navistar talks ‘turn-around story,’ switch to SCR
In the midst of what company officials call a “great turn-around story,” Navistar today updated its current financial and product situations at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Ky. New company CEO Troy Clarke noted in his opening remarks that Navstar’s current cash flow balance is better than anticipated. That, Clarke says, combined with reinforced […]
March 20, 2013
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