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Minimizer’s tire-mounted work benches now available through distribution network
Aftermarket product provider Minimizer has since the March unveiling of its Tandem Wheel Work Bench sold out of the product twice — a sign of the market demand of a simple product that can aid owner-operators, fleets and other techs, says Minimizer’s head of marketing Jason Rhoads.
August 28, 2015
Business
Driver concerns drive equipment specs today, top fleet officials say
Leading fleet executives shared their insights in a wide-ranging discussion at the inaugural CCJ Market Movers conference, a new fast-paced conference at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, on Aug. 28.
August 28, 2015
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Business
Kenworth Icon 900 glider kit now available from Fitzgerald’s
Fitzgerald Glider Kits announced Aug. 27 it has added the the Kenworth Icon 900 and the Western Star 4900 to its glider kit offerings. The announcement came at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas.
August 28, 2015
Trucks
New regional tire from Goodyear
Michelin’s X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread for regional and emerging super-regional applications is SmartWay-verified and designed for added fuel efficiency and scrub resistance in regional applications. Suited for 4×2 applications, the retread features a dual-layer energy compound; the top layer is designed to provide added removal mileage, while the bottom layer is engineered to […]
August 28, 2015
Business
Meritor WABCO enhances OnGuard platform (with video)
Meritor WABCO estimates the stationary functionality of OnGuardACTIVE could eliminate up to 4,500 crashes annually.
August 27, 2015
Business
CV Outlook: Current innovations driving future evolutions in remote diagnostics, automated vehicles
Tomorrow’s trucks will be equipped for wireless remote updating of spec’s for specific operating conditions, such as crossing mountains, speakers said at a trucking conference Aug. 27.
August 27, 2015
Business
Here in the real world: CV Outlook panel tackles applying technology in today’s industry
After discussions on smart wallpaper, buying goods by blinking and driverless trucks that self-diagnose and repair while on the road, the final panel at this year’s CV Outlook returned to the reality of today. The future of the commercial vehicle performance and safety will be determined not only by speed of technology, but also acceptance […]
August 27, 2015
Business
Evolving use of U.S. highways, increasing truck freight efficiency highlight CV Outlook panel on freight infrastructure
The freight infrastructure panel spanned topics like smart highways, vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity coming safety technology mandates and where the U.S. stands globally in truck freight efficiency.
August 27, 2015
Business
Trucking’s technology revolution already begun, futurists say at CV Outlook panel
It’s easy to get caught up in all the glittering new technology truck OEMs and associated component suppliers are putting out today. But according to experts presenting at CCJ publisher Randall-Reilly’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook seminar in Dallas on Aug. 26, the focus is firmly on measured steps with an consistent emphasis on both efficiency and affordability.
August 26, 2015
Business
CV Outlook, focusing on future of trucking, starts today: Here’s how to follow
Speeches and panel discussions will focus on how environmental, safety and infrastructure concerns will change trucking equipment, technology and operations in the coming decades.
August 26, 2015
Trucks
Costs/benefits of lightweighting
The report covers available lightweighting technologies across different cost ranges, and estimates the amount of weight that can be saved when using each of these technologies, Trucking Efficiency says.
August 26, 2015
Business
Trucking’s Future Now: Live coverage from the 2015 CV Outlook
Comprehensive coverage of CV Outlook discussions on the future of trucking equipment, infrastructure, freight and labor.
August 26, 2015
Business
The comforts of home: More fleets using in-cab TV to recruit, retain drivers
New advances in reliable high-quality satellite TV systems are allowing more drivers to catch their favorite shows in the privacy of their sleeper cabs. Also, more progressive fleets are viewing in-cab television as a shrewd way to attract new drivers and keep good ones.
August 25, 2015
Business
Note to disgruntled former trucking editors: Trucks are not killing us
Trucking has made huge gains in terms of safety. And even more giant leaps are coming. To suggest otherwise is irresponsible and hypocritical, especially coming from someone who drew a nice paycheck from the trucking industry for 16 years.
August 24, 2015
Business
Jury awards $2.6 million to Swift owner-operator for negligence in equipment maintenance
A jury in a Houston-based federal court has found Swift liable in a lawsuit brought by an owner-operator leased to the company who claimed negligent maintenance practices by Swift caused a trailer to run over his foot.
August 24, 2015
Business
Volvo offers a deep-dive look at its new Adaptive Loading system
Last week, on a stretch of I-84 running through the Utah-Idaho border, Volvo gave an in-depth look at the new 6Ă—2 front lift axle to highlight the various safety, efficiency and fuel economy benefits it offers fleets that run diminishing loads or are forced to deadhead on a regular basis.
August 24, 2015
Business
Paccar delivers 100,000th North American MX-13 engine
The 100,000th Paccar MX-13 engine produced for North America was recently presented to Kenan Advantage Group, who will operate the engine in a Peterbilt Model 579.
August 24, 2015
Vocational
Ford issues recall for select F-650, 750 trucks
Ford Motor Co. will recall nearly 26,000 F-650 and F-750 trucks from model years 2011-2013 and 2015 in the U.S. over concerns the front passenger and center seat belts are at the incorrect angle relative to the seat. Ford said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue, which Ford says could increase the risk of […]
August 20, 2015
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