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GM expands B-20 line-up, predicts uptick in biodiesel use
GM believes that more fleets will be turning to biodiesel as part of an ongoing effort to improve fuel sustainability. That announcement came this week at the National Biodiesel Conference in San Diego where the automaker also reported that its expanding its portfolio of B-20 vehicles, which, in addition to trucks and vans, will include […]
January 18, 2017
Vocational
Kenworth adding wide base steer tire option to heavy axle T370
Kenworth is making wide base tires available on its T370 for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings, a feature previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says the tires can now be ordered […]
January 18, 2017
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Wide base 385 steer tires now available on Kenworth T370s spec’d with heavier axles
Kenworth is making wide base tires available on its T370 for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle rating. Read more about this on CCJ.
January 18, 2017
Business
Used truck values dropped more than 20% last year
Used truck prices fell in 2016, with sleeper tractors losing about 30 percent of their value at auction from January to December. Read more about this on CCJ.
January 18, 2017
Trucks
Amazon gets patent for autonomous vehicle system
A self-driving truck entering a roadway puts most of us a little on edge. A self-driving truck entering a roadway with reversible lanes raises the stakes even higher. But Amazon doesn’t appear to be concerned. The giant online retailer was awarded a patent today for a self-driving system that includes descriptions on how autonomous vehicles […]
January 17, 2017
Trucks
Penske adds collision avoidance, air disc brakes to rental fleet
Penske Truck Rental today announced that it’s making collision avoidance systems and air disc brakes a standard spec on commercial tractors in its rental fleet. “These added vehicle features underscore our commitment to over-the-road safety for our commercial truck rental customers and their drivers,” said Don Mikes, senior vice president of rental at Penske. “These […]
January 17, 2017
Business
Mack adding rolling start and auto neutral to mDRIVE transmission
mDRIVE rolling start allows drivers to shift the transmission into drive without hitting the truck’s service brakes.
January 17, 2017
Business
Penske making collision avoidance, air disc brakes standard in rental fleet
Penske has ordered more than 2,000 commercial semi-trucks from various OEMs. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 17, 2017
Trucks
Isuzu box truck turning heads with giant HD screens
Mobile advertising on box trucks has been taken to the next level. West Monroe, Louisiana resident Gene Giger writes on his Facebook page that it took two months and some help from his friends to create the Mobile Cube. The four giant HD screens mounted to the Isuzu truck stand 13 feet high. Yes, you heard […]
January 16, 2017
Trucks
FedEx, Walgreens partner for package delivery services
Increased internet commerce has led FedEx and Walgreens to forge a partnership that’s designed to make package deliveries more convenient and streamlined. Thousands of Walgreens locations across the U.S. will soon be offering FedEx pick-up, shipping and package return services. “Walgreens, with its strong focus on customer care, is the perfect retailer to help us […]
January 16, 2017
Class 3-6
Arsonist caught on video torching business truck, van
A business owner in Tallahassee, Fla. has video of an arsonist setting fire to his trucks this week which shows the suspect fighting off some of the flames just before leaving the scene. Matt Shanley, owner of Alpha Foundations on Woodlane Circle, provided police with the video which shows a man emerging from a pickup around […]
January 13, 2017
Business
Volvo braking-related recall affects more than 6,000 trucks
Certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM and VNX models are included in the recall, which was issued because of faulty electronic air dryers that can cause brake problems.
January 12, 2017
Trucks
Alt fuel R&D gets big boost from DOE
The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) will be providing $18 million for the research and development of alt fuel technology, which will include medium and heavy duty vehicles. DOE will be supporting five projects for research, development, and demonstration of innovative plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and direct injection propane engine technologies, as well as community-based projects […]
January 11, 2017
Business
ATA’s Spear to serve on autonomous vehicle steering committee
ATA President and CEO Chris Spear is one of 25 people charged with serving on the DOT's new Committee on Autonomy.
January 11, 2017
Trucks
2018 F-150 gets new look, new standard engine and Power Stroke diesel option
The 2018 F-150 will have an available all-new 3-liter Power Stroke diesel engine.
January 7, 2017
Class 3-6
Mercedes-Benz showcases robotic last-mile delivery Sprinter concept
The company has completed 15,000 miles of internal testing and one year of real-world testing where robots have encountered 3 million pedestrians in 58 cities.
January 6, 2017
Trucks
Mack announces second zero-emission drayage truck
Mack announced that it’s developing a second, zero-emission drayage truck for use at two major California ports where air quality remains a state concern. The first Mack prototype hybrid drayage truck has been undergoing testing in a drayage fleet at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as part of a partnership with Calstart […]
January 6, 2017
Business
Trailer efficiency benefits mandated by Phase 2 can be compounded
Phase 2 standards going into effect next year mean trailers for the first time are being scrutinized for their contributions to freight efficiency.
January 6, 2017
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