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Navistar to pay $31M in MaxxForce engine lawsuit
Truck and engine maker Navistar, parent company of International Trucks, has been ordered by a Tennessee jury to pay trucking company Milan Supply Chain Solutions $30.8 million in damages related to alleged defects of Navistar’s MaxxForce engine line. The jury concluded Navistar violated consumer protection laws by selling its MaxxForce engines without proper testing. Navistar […]
August 15, 2017
Business
Faulty spotlight fuse prompts recall of nearly 6,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Nearly 6,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks equipped with optional spotlights are being recalled due to a potential circuitry problem that could cause a fire.
August 15, 2017
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Court orders Navistar to pay fleet nearly $31M in lawsuit against MaxxForce engines
Navistar-International was ordered to pay Milan Supply Chain Solutions $30.8 million in damages related to alleged defects of Navistar’s MaxxForce engine line.
August 15, 2017
Trucks
Can opener bridge in N.C. claims another truck despite warning system
We checked in to see if the infamous can opener bridge in Durham, N.C. is still shaving the tops off trucks that are riding too high for its low 11-foot, 8-inch clearance. And it just so happens that on Sunday the top of another truck (Crash #122) experienced the sardine can-opening effect of this tough, […]
August 14, 2017
Business
SmartAdvantage getting new downsped overdrive model
A new ratio enables engine cruising speeds at lower RPM than some direct drive transmissions. Read more on this at Commercial Carrier Journal.
August 14, 2017
Trucks
Ryder to sell, service new electric medium-duty van
Ryder announced today that it’s become the exclusive sales partner and service provider for Chanje, a new California based medium-duty electric vehicle (EV) and energy services company. As part of its future technology strategy, Ryder has placed its initial order of Chanje vehicles, the first of which will be distributed to Ryder locations in strategic […]
August 14, 2017
Trucks
Illegal immigrants rescued from hot truck in Texas
A cell phone call may have saved the lives of 17 illegal immigrants who were found Sunday locked inside a hot tractor-trailer parked at a Flying J Travel Plaza in Edinburg, Texas. Edinburg police say they found out about the truck from a person in Mexico who said a relative had called and complained about […]
August 13, 2017
Trucks
Ryder offering free guide to ELD compliance
Ryder is offering a free guide to ensure compliance with the fast-approaching federal ELD mandate. Ryder’s guide, Electronic Logging Device Mandate: What You Need to Know, can be downloaded on their website. The ELD mandate is scheduled to go into effect on Dec. 18. The ELD mandate was ranked as the top issue facing the […]
August 11, 2017
Trucks
Ryder talks lessons learned in trucking, Part 1: Social media vs. surveys
ELDs, the housing market, fuel prices, online retail, social media, increased consumer demands…there are plenty of challenges facing the trucking industry and Ryder knows that all too well. After 20 years at Ryder, Richard Mohr, Ryder’s rental vice president and global product manager, has learned that effective planning, team building and honest evaluation are key […]
August 10, 2017
Trucks
AMP Americas announces $47M equity commitment from Houston-based EIV Capital
AMP Americas, a renewable natural gas (RNG) producer and marketer, and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and infrastructure operator for the heavy-duty, commercial trucking industry, today announced a $47 million equity commitment from Houston-based EIV Capital, a private equity firm focused on the energy industry. The equity commitment will allow AMP Americas to pursue growth […]
August 10, 2017
Class 3-6
All-electric Class 5 van slated for September debut
California-based commercial electric vehicle and energy solutions company Chanje is leaning on the experience of a newly assembled executive team in the race to be the first manufacturer to debut an all-electric commercial truck. Among the team of five appointments made Wednesday are former Tesla Vice President James Chen and Jeff Robinson, who served as a senior […]
August 10, 2017
Business
Tesla meets with California DMV to discuss electric semi, eyes autonomous tests
The California DMV met with Tesla just a month before Tesla is expected to debut its all-electric truck. Get the details and others news on the meeting on CCJ!
August 10, 2017
Business
California upstart taps former Tesla, auto execs in race to launch first electric truck
Chanje, a commercial electric vehicle and energy company, depends on its exec team to become the first manufacturer to present an all-electric commercial truck.
August 10, 2017
Business
Mesilla Valley deploys solar panels on trucks to boost fuel economy, battery life
Two fleets have addressed battery life issues by installing solar panels on their trucks.
August 10, 2017
Trucks
Tesla wants to test autonomous, all-electric semi in Nevada sans passengers
Tesla is working to secure permission to test an autonomous, all-electric long-haul truck in Nevada and it doesn’t want anyone riding along in the cab. The truck also has platooning capabilities, according to Reuters which reported today that it obtained an email between Tesla and the State of Nevada. “To insure we are on the […]
August 9, 2017
Trucks
Wabash National acquiring truck body maker Supreme
Wabash National Corporation has agreed to acquire truck body builder Supreme Industries, Inc., the companies announced Tuesday night. Under the terms of the deal, Wabash National will acquire all outstanding shares of Supreme in a cash tender offer for $21 per share – a value of $364 million. Both companies are based in Indiana but Supreme […]
August 9, 2017
Vocational
Kenworth’s 2018 T880S nat gas mixer delivers impressive power & near zero emissions
Kenworth knows that meeting government requirements can be a critical part of doing business. For mixer customers needing to comply with federal bridge formulas and cleaner emissions, the truck maker now offers the 2018 T880S natural gas mixer. The Cummins-Westport 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx engine offers quieter and cleaner performance with power that’s […]
August 9, 2017
Business
Test drive: Cummins-Westport ISL G Near Zero
The Cummins-Westport 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx engine offers quieter & cleaner performance with power that’s comparable to a conventional diesel. Learn more
August 9, 2017
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