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Feeling fuelish: Don’t abandon fuel economy efforts just because diesel’s down
Despite the recent diesel price drop, fleets should not give up the chase for increased fuel economy in their operations — those who do will be in much better shape to weather the storm once fuel prices reverse the trend and head upward again.
April 7, 2015
Business
Kenworth establishes MX engine dealer council
Kenworth has established a PACCAR MX Engine Dealer Council comprised of leading Kenworth dealer principals and Kenworth service managers. The council works extensively with Kenworth and PACCAR executives to identify continuous improvement initiatives, which ensure best in class fuel economy, reliability, and lowest total cost of operation. Members serving in 2015 on Kenworth’s PACCAR MX […]
April 6, 2015
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Bendix Fleet Council celebrates 35 years
Bendix Commercial Vehicles Systems LLC celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Fleet Council, an annual forum in which prominent fleet customers meet to discuss pertinent industry trends, share best practices, and learn firsthand about advancements in Bendix active safety and braking system technologies. An extension of Bendix’s ongoing commitment to safety, vehicle performance, value, plus […]
April 6, 2015
Business
The best of the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show
There was a lot to cover at last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show, with fuel economy enhancements and futuristic concept trucks garnering most of the attention.  Here is a roundup of the top 10 announcements from the annual trade show as ranked by the number of page views each received during the last week. Click the […]
April 2, 2015
Business
Concept trucks are shaping the future of trucking
Many major OEs have either recently wrapped up a project or are currently testing one, and the designs and data that come from the development process are literally shaping the future of the Class 8 tractor. Here’s a look at those efforts.
April 2, 2015
Class 3-6
GALLERY: MB’s dinosaur-chasing Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to Hollywood’s big screen, especially when it comes to chasing dinosaurs. Their logo has been splashed across every avenue in Jurassic Park, and that’s not going to change with the latest iteration; Jurassic World. A Sprinter van will serve as a dinosaur-chasing machine when Jurassic World hits theaters in June.
April 1, 2015
Business
Second phase of fuel economy, emissions standards for heavy trucks sent to OMB for approval
A federal rule to up the fuel economy standards of medium- and heavy-duty trucks has been sent from the Department of Transportation to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for its stamp of approval, moving the rule one step closer to publication.
April 1, 2015
Business
Doing my part: One driver’s transition out of a taxi and into trucking
My cab driver last week just completed CDL school and was showing off his newly minted diploma. So I tossed him my show badge and told him to have at it. Here’s to hoping it works out for him.
April 1, 2015
Vocational
Volvo updates IShift, launches Adaptive Loading axle system
Volvo launched several new initiatives at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., including a specialized I-Shift automated transmission for severe duty applications and a new Adaptive Loading System based around an automatically-controlled 6×2 liftable forward axle. Wade Long, Volvo’s director of product marketing for North America, said Volvo Remote Diagnostics service will be expanded […]
March 31, 2015
Business
DTNA bullish on 2015 truck market, says future regs should foster ‘free thinking’
During a press dinner at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America, shared his company’s optimism for near-term truck sales in North America, saying at the moment the U.S. is one of the few really strong markets in the world.
March 30, 2015
Business
MATS recap: All of CCJ’s coverage of news and announcements from the Mid-America Trucking Show
Here is a recap of all the news, announcements, and happenings from the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). Read all about it on Commercial Carrier Journal.
March 29, 2015
Business
TrailerTail will be industry standard soon, new owner Stemco says
Stemco’s recent acquisition of ATDynamics, which is known for its TrailerTail that streamlines air at the rear of box vans, has led to a major expansion of its sales force, said Stemco Vice President Bob Montgomery at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., March 27.
March 27, 2015
Business
Shell Lubricants announces development of futuristic ‘hyper-fuel’ concept truck
Shell Lubricants announced March 26 it has partnered with AirFlow Truck Company to develop a hyper-fuel-efficient Class 8 truck and trailer concept vehicle. The announcement came at a press briefing at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
March 27, 2015
Trucks
Pete debuts new CNG trucks
Peterbilt Motors Company has introduced two new medium-duty vehicles powered by compressed natural gas: the Model 337 and the Model 348. Both vehicles are now in production and can be configured as trucks or tractors. “Peterbilt is the established market leader in natural-gas powered Class 8 commercial vehicles and we’re pleased to bring this expertise […]
March 27, 2015
Business
Eaton updates transmission range, announces Neutral Coast feature
Eaton is expanding its Fuller Advantage Series transmissions to nine different variants. The company announced the new Neutral Coast Mode to the Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift Plus automated transmissions. The announcements came during a press conference at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
March 27, 2015
Trucks
Correct Craft Enters Bass & Walleye Boat Market With Two New Acquisitions
Premier ski/wakeboard-boat builder purchases premier bassboat and walleye boat builders in big merger.
March 27, 2015
Business
Mack introduces Mack Load Logic, new 6×2 configuration for on-highway Pinnacle
Mack Trucks introduced at MATS the Mack Load Logic and a 6×2 liftable pusher axle option for the Pinnacle highway model.
March 26, 2015
Business
Hendrickson launches North American trailer air disc brake system
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems launched a new line of trailer air disc brakes designed specifically for the North American market. According the Perry Bahr, vice president and general manager, the new MAXX22T is the first — and only — air disc brake system for trailers in North America today. Bahr noted that while trailer […]
March 26, 2015
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