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Business
U.S. Xpress adds Phillips trailer component package to 1,700 trailer order
The package from Phillips Industries includes the company’s Sta-Dry socket and noseboxes, trailer harnesses, exterior trailer lighting and air connectors with a filtration system, in addition to the extended warranty.
August 4, 2016
Business
Carrier Transicold set to roll out TRU custom telematics next year
With field trials nearing completion, Carrier Transicold anticipates the full release of its telematics solution in North America in 2017.
August 4, 2016
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ZF poised to acquire Haldex for $516 million
The offer is conditional, among other things, upon being accepted by Haldex’s shareholders to an extent that ZF becomes the owner of more than 90 percent of the outstanding shares in Haldex.
August 4, 2016
Class 3-6
VMAC launches Underhood-Lite for Ford Transit Connect
VMAC's Underhood-Lite rotary screw air compressor is now available for the Ford Transit Connect van.
August 3, 2016
Class 3-6
Sprinter adding options to entry-level Worker
Available later this year, the expanded Worker lineup will now also include 170 inch wheelbase and a high-roof cargo van model configuration.
August 3, 2016
Business
Sprinter adds options to entry-level Worker line
Previously, Worker was available only in 144-inch wheelbase and low-roof configuration and exclusively with the Mercedes 2.1-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
August 3, 2016
Business
Truck orders continue freefall in July
July intake further eroded annualized order rates, now at 210,000 for the past 12 months.
August 3, 2016
Trucks
Mack Trucks renews contract with Decisiv
Mack Trucks announced that as part of its continuing commitment to boost customer uptime, it has renewed its contract with Decisiv, provider of the Mack ASIST service relationship management tool. Mack ASIST is a web-based, real-time communications portal that keeps fleet customers, dealers and service providers, Mack field personnel and Mack Uptime Center agents connected […]
August 3, 2016
Trucks
Seven tractor trailers set fire in New York
Police are still looking for a man suspected of starting seven truck fires in New York on Sunday.
August 2, 2016
Business
Backup cameras an increasingly popular driver aid
A DOT mandate applies to vehicles under 10,000 pounds, but rear view camera systems are finding favor with heavy trucks and fleets that operate within close proximity of sidewalks and driveways.
August 2, 2016
Business
ZF acquires stake in Ibeo to work on new lidar technology
Lidar, an acronym for “light detection and ranging,” uses a light pulse to determine a distance based on runtime and speed of light.
August 2, 2016
Business
Nikola says its electric Class 8 achieves ‘zero emissions’
Nikola One’s electric motors are powered by a liquid cooled lithium-ion battery pack, which is charged by an onboard turbine.
August 1, 2016
Trucks
Daimler AG unveils heavy-duty electric truck
Daimler AG unveiled a heavy-duty electric concept truck this week that offers double the range of another electric truck that the company is currently field-testing in Germany. With a range of about 124 miles, the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck features two electric motors mounted near the rear wheels, according to Daimler’s press release. Mitsubishi-Fuso, a Daimler […]
July 30, 2016
Business
Test drive: Detroit’s DD5 engine
There was a lot more power available on demand than I expected going through the Allison 6-speed transmission.
July 30, 2016
Vocational
Asphalt company pleased with Kenworth T880
Tucci & Sons, an asphalt company in Washington State, report being very pleased with the Kenworth T880 Super Dump.
July 28, 2016
Vocational
Cummins reveals next-generation X15 heavy-duty engine
The next-generation X15 heavy-duty engine from Cummins exceeds 2017 EPA fuel efficiency and EPA standards.
July 28, 2016
Trucks
M2106 will get new Detroit 4 cylinder for next year
The engine has undergone extensive development and testing in the U.S. with 12 reliability test trucks racking up nearly 3 million miles.
July 28, 2016
Business
API: Fleets need to be aware of new engine oils, heed OEM recommendations
Ferrick’s key message to fleets and owner-operators regarding proper oil use was simple: Check with your engine manufacturer. “It’s not something you get cute about,” he said. “You need to be sure you’re using exactly what’s recommended. It’s that precise now. Not all oils are the same. You could end up with lower performance if you get the wrong oil.”
July 28, 2016
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