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Mack introduces two new features for mDrive AMTs

Mack Trucks has launched Mack mDRIVE rolling start and auto neutral, two new features designed to improve the jobsite performance and safety of trucks equipped with Mack’s mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD automated manual transmissions. Both features are standard on all Mack mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD transmissions. “Mack’s mDRIVE transmissions serve a wide range of customers, including those with demanding paving and […]

January 23, 2017

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Bendix adds new protective coating to remanufactured brake shoes

PermaGuard, Bendix says, reformulates the coating and wash process, improving its ability to adhere to the metal shoe.

January 23, 2017

Bendix has added a new coating to its reman brake shoe.

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Modern trucks present fleets with challenges, opportunities

The technological sophistication of today's trucks has presented carriers with a host of challenges, with some of them disguised as opportunities. Read more.

January 23, 2017

Panelists included from left: Gloria Pliler, director Swift parts procurement; Dan Samford, AEMP executive advisor, Peak Performance Asset Services; Dwayne Haug, Dwayne Haug Consulting; Tom Moore, senior vice president of National Private Fleet Council; Roy Svehla, senor manager of fleet maintenance for Republic Services; Lee Long, director of fleet services for Southeast Freight Lines

Accuride adding to steel, aluminum alloy wheel lines

Accuride will also extend its Steel Armor warranty to 5 years and its EverSteel warranty to 8 years.

January 23, 2017

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Volvo halts production of heavy-haul VNX tractor, nixes D16 engine

Volvo Trucks has discontinued its 16-liter engine and has halted production of its VNX tractor, the company has confirmed with CCJ. Market conditions dictated both decisions, the company says.

January 23, 2017

Volvo is halting production of the VNX, the company says. It intends to bring it back to market after “evaluating solutions that will allow us to offer it in the future,” says company spokesperson Brandon Borgna.

CCJ Innovator: U.S. Xpress takes command of true lifecycle asset costs

U.S. Xpress completed a number of projects through its Continuous Improvement programs to eliminate the “time wasters” and “lag points” that keep trucks on the sidelines.

January 23, 2017

At U.S. Xpress, Gerry Mead, senior vice president of maintenance, and Jeff Seibenhener, chief information officer, worked together to create a true lifecycle costing and management system for assets.

Introducing CCJ’s Tech Toolbox: A 12-month series examining technology’s impact on trucking

This post explores fleet safety, advanced driver assistance systems, and how they work and how your fleet can implement them. Click to learn more.

January 23, 2017

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Neste, La Tuque: Renewable diesel from forest residue

Renewable diesel producer Neste and Bioenergy La Tuque have started R&D cooperation with the objective of studying the potential of using forest residues as a raw material in biofuel production in La Tuque, Canada. The cooperation supports Neste’s goals to expand the raw material selection available and increase the use of waste and residues. Currently, […]

January 20, 2017

2016 trailer orders fall from 2015 levels

December was a strong month for trailer orders, with placement for reefer trailers up almost 140 percent over 2015.

January 20, 2017

Globe Trailers launching trailer line for mountainous terrain

Globe Trailers new line of Mountain Trailers is designed for tight roads and mountain terrain.

January 20, 2017

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Video of truck crash on icy road sparks Facebook discussion

A video posted on Facebook this week of a truck accident on Interstate 84 in Portland has generated plenty of comments on ice-covered roads.

January 19, 2017

Morgan launches new truck body

A variety of custom options including lighting, flooring, tie-down, and rack systems are also available.

January 19, 2017

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Truck sales close 2016 just under 250,000 units

Last year's heavy truck orders for North American fell just short of 250,000.

January 19, 2017

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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

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

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

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

The Kenworth T370 Is Now Available With Wide Base Tires For Applications Requiring Up To 20,000 Pound Front Axle Ratings

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

Polk Used 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

Amazon Received A Patent Today For An Autonomous Driving System

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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction

Late-model Peterbilt 579s, flatbed trailers, shop equipment and more are on the auction block until Tuesday, Feb. 3. Also: Pilot raising money for American Heart Association; new truck parking in Arizona.

With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

Electronic Toll

Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

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