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Future of trucking equipment, technology to be key topic of discussion at CV-Outlook
How will environmental, safety and infrastructure concerns change trucking equipment and technology over the next decades? That’s the subject of the opening panel discussion at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook, with advancements such as autonomous trucks, platooning and autonomous repairs taking center stage.
July 22, 2015
Business
International scores major Class 8 tractor order
International Truck announced that it has received an order for 1,050 new trucks from an unnamed North American fleet. The company also reports that the customer has indicated that it will order an additional 7,950 Trucks later this month. The three-year agreement is for International ProStar and LoneStar Class 8 tractors powered by Cummins ISX-15 engines. The […]
July 21, 2015
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Proposed rule will require straight trucks to have underride guards, reflective tape
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released last week an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will, when final, require single-unit trucks to be equipped with rear impact guards and reflective tape on the rear and sides of the trucks to improve their visibility.
July 20, 2015
Vocational
First Drive: 2016 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX
First driving impression: A clean, well-thought-out three-passnger 4Ă—4 UTV that pull its weight around any jobsite.
July 20, 2015
Vocational
Kenworth offers tips on spec’ing dump trucks
In today’s market, it is especially important to consider spec’ing your next new dump truck with both vehicle productivity and driver comfort and satisfaction in mind. Bed materials, shape, capacity and other features go a long way toward determining a truck’s productivity. If your choice of dump body helps to haul a half-ton more than […]
July 19, 2015
Business
Rule to require rear impact guards nears publication with OMB clearance
A federal rule to require rear impact guards and other safety strategies on single unit trucks has been cleared by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, meaning the rule will likely be published in the coming weeks.
July 17, 2015
Business
EPA, DOT officially publish proposed fuel economy standards for trucks, comment period open for 60 days
The EPA and DOT published their proposed rule July 13 for the next round of emissions standards for heavy trucks. The rule would set a cap on the amount of GHG emissions produced by heavy trucks and engines by implementing vehicle-wide fuel economy standards.
July 17, 2015
Business
CV Outlook to host panel on future of trucking equipment, technology
A panel of experts will discuss the future of equipment and technology in the industry at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook in Dallas.
July 17, 2015
Business
Provision that would exempt glider kits from Phase 2 emissions regs unlikely to pass, ATD says
The American Truck Dealers says H.R. 2822 – which includes an amendment that would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency, for one year, from using funds to include the regulation of glider kits in the EPA’s controversial “Phase II” fuel economy/greenhouse gas proposed rule – is unlikely to pass, as it was pulled from the House floor.
July 16, 2015
Business
Judge again dismisses most of OOIDA lawsuit against Calif. emissions regs, transfers case
The federal judge overseeing the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s lawsuit challenging California emissions standards has again dismissed most of the owner-driver advocacy group’s claims.
July 16, 2015
Business
EPA sues Navistar, alleging company violated emissions standards laws
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed suit against Navistar International Corp. on Wednesday, July 15, claiming the truck maker violated the Clean Air Act.
July 16, 2015
Business
Mack announces major Canadian Armed Forces contract
Mack Defense announced this week that it has been awarded two contracts by the Canadian Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defense to deliver more than 1,500 8×8 trucks for the Medium Support Vehicle System Standard Military Pattern program and to provide an initial five years […]
July 16, 2015
Business
C.R. England purchases 200 Western Star 5700 XE tractors
C.R. England this week announced the introduction of 2016 Western Star 5700 XE tractors into its fleet. Starting in July and then over the next several months, almost 200 new units will be put into service in the C.R. England fleet, with tenured solo and team drivers and million miler drivers the first to receive the […]
July 14, 2015
Business
Clueless when it comes to coolants? This white paper from Prestone can help
Cold snaps tend to focus fleet managers on coolant issues. But summers can be brutal on commercial vehicles, too. Diesel engines today run hotter than ever before. So, with the height of summer bearing down, it’s worth reviewing your fleet’s coolant strategy and status to make sure your trucks stay productive no matter how high […]
July 14, 2015
Business
Volvo, Navistar announce they too will skip 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show
Volvo Trucks and Navistar both announced in the last week they will be sitting out the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, though both say they intend to return to exhibit at the show in 2017.
July 14, 2015
Vocational
Kawasaki Adds New UTV To 2016 Models – The Mule PRO-FX
Single-row-seat model brings with it a class-leading cargo bed for even greater utility, dependability and comfort Utility side-by-side users in the construction, utility, municipalities, oil/gas and landscaping business now have a single bench-seat variant of the popular Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT called the PRO-FX for the 2016 model year. The new single-row PRO-FX gains a larger steel cargo bed, giving it the largest in its […]
July 14, 2015
Vocational
Volvo vocational truck to help test U.S. highways
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) have outfitted a Volvo VHD 430 vocational model with highly specialized instrumentation to help evaluate the safety of highway surfaces in several U.S states. The project, which begins this month, is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and will analyze continuous stretches of pavement to determine whether improving […]
July 13, 2015
Trucks
Transit Connect, e-bike take hub and spoke on the road
Being stuck in traffic can be one of the most frustrating and time consuming part of the day, and for vocational fleets it can be a serious waste of resources and money. In an effort to keep things moving when the people in front of you are not, Ford Motor Company has developed a prototype […]
July 13, 2015
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