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NTSB recommends collision avoidance systems on all new vehicles
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report Monday recommending collision avoidance systems become standard on all new passenger and commercial vehicles.
June 11, 2015
Business
Next generation of heavy-duty engine oil could hit market late next year
The key PC-11 goals are to improve oxidation stability (basically, handle the hotter engine temps), reduce aeration, provide scuffing and adhesive wear protection and improve shear stability.
June 11, 2015
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Test drive: Peterbilt Model 567
By Jack Roberts As versatile as they are, trucks simply cannot be all things to all fleets. So, not long after a new truck appears on the market, it’s only natural that new models based off that design start to show up. That’s the case with Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Bridge Formula model, which I […]
June 10, 2015
Business
Kalmar Ottawa rolls out new terminal tractor
Driven by customer input and a ground-up approach, Kalmar Ottawa released its first new terminal tractor design in 15 years.
June 9, 2015
Class 3-6
UltraGrip Commercial Van Floor Ensures No Slip
Non-slip flooring for commercial vans now available as part of Ranger Design offerings.
June 8, 2015
Business
TA adds Shell LNG lanes at San Antonio, Dallas locations
Shell announced recently its liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel is now available at two addition TravelCenters of America truck stops in Texas.
June 8, 2015
Business
DOT issues size/weight report, says lack of data prevents policy rec; ATA criticizes
The DOT on Friday issued a report saying it does not have enough data about truck size and weight to be able to make recommendations to Congress or regulators about changing the current truck size and weight laws, much to the chagrin of the American Trucking Associations, who called the study politically leaning and the timing of its release suspect.
June 8, 2015
Test Drives
First drive: Mercedes-Benz mid-size Metris commercial van
The engine specifically tuned for the rear-wheel drive Metris puts out 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
June 5, 2015
Class 3-6
First drive: Mercedes Metris cargo van
Less than a handful of pre-production models of Mercedes-Benz’s recently announced mid-size cargo van, Metris, exist in the world. Hard Working Trucks was able to take one of them in and around the mountain ranges near Telluride, Col. recently on a first drive of the van Mercedes sees as the next major player in the commercial […]
June 5, 2015
Trucks
Texas Bill To Ban Ethanol Fails, EPA Wants More
The bill recognized that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges and other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used.
June 4, 2015
Test Drives
Test drive: Peterbilt unveils Model 567 Bridge Formula model
The Model 589 still retains the design cues and style accents Peterbilt pioneered with its highway/long-haul Model 579. The truck retains the 579’s aggressively sloped hood, although the primary benefit here is excellent forward visibility instead of aerodynamics.
June 4, 2015
Class 3-6
2016 Transit Gets Dual-Sliding Doors – More Electronic Tech
New model Ford Transits smarter, more flexible than predecessors America’s best-selling van is even better for the 2016 model year, with the addition of dual-sliding doors, available SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options. “These and other updates make the 2016 Ford Transit the smartest, most flexible van ever offered by Ford,” says Yaro Hetman, […]
June 4, 2015
Vocational
Yamaha Rolls Out 2016 Utility ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is using 2016 as the year to make a big push forward in what it offers its buyers of utility/work-oriented ATVs and Side-by-Sides
June 4, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Roadcheck’s upward pressure on rates, truck and trailer orders fall sharply
Capacity could tighten this week due to Roadcheck vacations, and rates could see an uptick because of it, DAT says. Also, truck and trailer orders continue to tumble after months of record-setting activity.
June 4, 2015
Business
Navistar cuts 2Q losses, reports net loss of $64 million
Navistar International June 4 reported a net loss of $64 million for 2015’s second quarter, up from a net loss of $297 million from last year’s second quarter.
June 4, 2015
Business
Test drive: Kenworth gives its old school W900 the spotlight with the Icon edition
Kenworth has been building W900 tractors since 1961. Commercial truck designs generally enjoy long production runs. But any design that can last for close to 55 years clearly has a lot going for it. If you run a Google search for the ’61 W900s, the first thing you notice is that design-wise, Kenworth has done […]
June 3, 2015
Business
ESC mandate published, will take effect Aug. 2017
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration June 3 published a Final Rule requiring that all trucks made Aug. 1, 2017, and after be equipped with electronic stability control systems that prevent vehicle rollovers.
June 3, 2015
Business
SAF Holland rolls out ULX40 Ultralite trailer suspension
Component supplier SAF Holland says its new ULX40 Ultralite trailer suspension, unveiled this week, offers fleets increased payload and improved operating efficiency with reduced maintenance and increased simplicity compared to air ride suspensions that dominate the market today.
June 3, 2015
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