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Business
Daimler set to layoff 1,200 workers due to sluggish truck orders
Daimler Trucks North America has announced it will cut roughly 1,240 workers this month due to 2016’s slowdown in Class 8 truck orders and forecasts for orders to continue to remain sluggish. DTNA is the parent company of Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit. Volvo and Mack also announced truck-order-related layoffs this year.
June 8, 2016
Business
Final version of next phase of truck emissions, fuel economy regulations advances
The agencies introduced the proposed rule last June that will begin taking effect for model year 2018 trailers and 2021 for tractors. The plan goes through 2027, when the entire vehicle – engine, truck and trailer – will be required to meet the standards.
June 8, 2016
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Toter adds RFID service offering to waste containers
Toter, a Wastequip brand and manufacturer of products used in the collection of waste, recycling, and organics, has released a new integrated RFID-based assembly and delivery (A&D) service called ToterTrax. ToterTrax, the company says, provides detailed information on when and where new garbage cans are delivered. This new RFID application and portal-based service is the […]
June 8, 2016
Vocational
Stellar announces lighter, redesigned Hooklift line
A lighter, redesigned 20,000-pound capacity Hooklift line from Stellar debuted today at WasteExpo in Las Vegas.
June 7, 2016
Vocational
A look back at fuel rationing
While fuel issues today tend to generate plenty of interest and anxiety, the U.S. has endured far worse when it comes to the lifeblood of industry and commerce.
June 7, 2016
Business
Vocational trucks are smarter, more comfortable than ever
The continued growth of technology has made it possible for smaller engines to do the work of what used to be the domain of 15-liter engines, enabling the use of lighter engines that develop lots of power.
June 7, 2016
Business
Michelin launches X Works Z all-position mixed on/off road tire
Michelin’s new X Works Z all-position tire for mixed on/off road applications is a new generation replacement for Michelin’s XZY3.
June 7, 2016
Business
Navistar reports first profit in more than three years
The $4 million net income the company reported Monday morning is up considerably from the $64 million net loss posted the same time last year.
June 7, 2016
Class 3-6
Tow light problem leads to Ram ProMaster, ProMaster City recall
A possible software problem in a trailer light control module has led Ram to recall certain 2014-2016 Ram ProMaster and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vans.
June 6, 2016
Business
Truck order numbers inch upward, 30% below last year
The past three months of heavy truck order activity annualizes to 175,000 units with the annualized rate for the past 12 months falling to 231,000 units.
June 3, 2016
Class 3-6
Continental produces tires from dandelion weeds
Continental Tire announced today that it's made and tested the world's first tires made from dandelion weeds.
June 2, 2016
Trucks
Slideshow: Antique truck show attracts hundreds of trucks
Check out a slideshow of restored vintage trucks from the American Truck Historical Society's National Convention & Truck Show.
June 2, 2016
Class 3-6
U.S. Senate report: Defective Takata airbag parts still being installed
A U.S. Senate report that emerged today states that car companies are still using defective Takata airbag components.
June 2, 2016
Trucks
Ryder talks tires as new regs approach, part III
Ryder addresses more fleet tire management subjects, including telematics, retreads and shearography in part 3 of a three part series.
June 1, 2016
Business
New Volvo concept truck slashes fuel consumption more than 30 percent
The Volvo Concept Truck is the result of a five year research project aimed at creating more energy-efficient vehicles and cuts fuel consumption by more than 30 percent.
June 1, 2016
Business
Volvo says more layoffs coming at Va. truck plant due to diminishing truck order forecast
Details on the layoffs are still scant, says a Volvo spokesman, who said it’s too early to know exactly how many workers will be cut or when the layoffs will come. The plant’s expected to cut production in early August, stemming from projections for lower-than-expected demand for Class 8 trucks this year.
June 1, 2016
Business
Pennsylvania establishes Autonomous Vehicles Testing Policy Task Force
PennDOT will chair the task force, which is comprised of state, federal and private-industry officials.
June 1, 2016
Business
ESC take rates climbing, will skyrocket with mandate
Both ESC and roll-only systems work in conjunction with the truck’s antilock braking system (ABS) system, but full-stability systems use more sensors.
June 1, 2016
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