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FTR tidbits: A looming driver surplus?, truck OEM ‘arms race’ with automation, what e-log enforcement may look like and more

Notes from FTR on vehicle automation, electronic log enforcement, driver acceptance of automatic transmissions and more.

September 17, 2015

New Kenworth 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for T680 and T880 in production

Kenworth announced Wednesday that its new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for the T680 and T880 models is in production.

September 17, 2015

The new Kenworth 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is now available (as of June 26) for order with the company’s T680 and T880 models. Kenworth’s 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and other truck operators that prefer a lighter weight, more aerodynamic truck.

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Isuzu rolls out new Class 3 diesel truck

The engine has a B-10 diesel engine life rating of 310,000 miles and is capable of running on B20 biodiesel fuel.

September 16, 2015

Turbo penetration expected to hit 50% By 2020

Auto makers, now tuned in on rightsizing engine technology – more so than simply downsizing engines – are turning to turbochargers in increasing numbers. Honeywell sees the evolving needs of auto makers driving not only turbo adoption globally to 47 percent by 2020, but an increasing appetite for turbo technology innovations that enhance a vehicle’s overall […]

September 16, 2015

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New 64 gallon autogas tank for Ford E-450

The new tank is a 56 percent increase in the amount of fuel available in the standard 41-usable gallon tank option.

September 16, 2015

Isuzu introduces 13,000-pound 2016 NPR Diesel

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has introduced its newest model, the 2016 NPR Diesel.

September 16, 2015

2016 Isuzu NPR Diesel

CCJ test drives Freightliner’s autonomous truck

CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts scored a test drive in Freightliner’s Inspiration autonomous truck this week in the desert outside of Las Vegas. Here’s video of Roberts’ behind the wheel, being coached by Freightliner’s Jim Martin.

September 16, 2015

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New trailer from Doonan

Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC, introduces its recent design and build of a New Specialty Coil Hauler trailer. The new custom 48 ft. x 96 in. Black Gold Coil Hauler trailer was developed specifically for hauling steel coils shotgun style (where the eye of the coil is facing forward), recessed inside a well, for the factor […]

September 15, 2015

Behind the wheel of Freightliner’s Inspiration autonomous truck

“Your hands hover over the wheel for a few seconds, waiting to grab it if something goes wrong. Except nothing goes wrong. Freightliner engineers designed Highway Pilot to be extremely fluid and smooth in its movements. There is no jerking or jarring of the steering wheel.”

September 15, 2015

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USA Truck gives military-themed trucks to veteran drivers

USA Truck presented personalized, military-themed tractors to four of its veteran drivers Friday, Sept. 11, during a celebration at the company’s headquarters in Van Buren, Ark.

September 15, 2015

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Truck owners, independent shops score win in ‘right to repair’ fight

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on access to heavy-duty service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.

September 15, 2015

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Toyo rolls out new ‘variable condition’ tire

now claws are located at the base of the outer circumferential grooves to help improve deep snow traction while providing block rigidity for better ice and wet traction.

September 15, 2015

GM making ultracapacitors standard on select models featuring start/stop

Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, ultracapacitors store energy in an electric field.

September 14, 2015

Manual transmission twilight, Part 2: Do manual transmissions have a future with fleets?

Automated-manual transmissions have made major marketshare gains in recent years. What does that mean for the future of manual transmissions? Part 2 in our series….

September 14, 2015

Manual transmissions such as Mack’s Maxitorque ES not only offer a desirable wide overall ratio with extra low gears for slow speed but also have more gear steps to keep the engine dialed into the ideal operating range.

Nearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crash

Fontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12.

September 11, 2015

Next-gen oil on track for 2016 release, oil makers in the thick of prep, says Chevron’s Shawn Whitacre

PC-11 will be split into two categories. The first will replace the current CJ-4 oils on the market and will be licenced as CK-4 by the American Petroleum Institute. The second, which will be called FA-4, will be low viscosity oils — “thinner” oils designed to help increase fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

September 11, 2015

Oil grades like 10W-30s will help lower fuel economy and GHG emissions. The “thinner” oils are one fork of the next-gen engine oils, scheduled to go to market late next year.

New low-clearance heavy haul trailer

Talbert Manufacturing has a new Air Ramp/Air Tilt Series, including the 20-ton capacity AC-20-ART and 25-ton capacity AC3-25-ART, for easy loading of low-clearance equipment, such as soil and asphalt rollers. The units air controls provide additional operator safety when raising and lowering the trailer for loading, and its low deck height offers a superior view […]

September 10, 2015

Kenworth adds frame options on T270/T370

Kenworth Truck Co. announces the availability of two new product enhancements on the Kenworth T270 and T370 – fuel tanks mounted between the frame rails behind the rear axle and a narrower battery box. Kenworth says the enhancements are part of a focused Medium Duty Body Builder Expansion program that opens up more frame packaging options […]

September 10, 2015

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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.

GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year

Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.

Truck Accidents Freight Broker Liability

Should brokers be liable in the event of a truck crash?

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Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?

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

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.

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AI in Heavy-Duty

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