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Allison’s start-stop technology part of new powertrain concept
Allison Transmission has developed new integrated stop-start technology in conjunction with Project ETHOS, an ultra-low carbon powertrain program created by Cummins Inc. to demonstrate the potential of alternative fuels for carbon dioxide reductions in medium-duty commercial vehicles.
July 24, 2014
Business
Another lawsuit against Navistar’s EGR-only MaxxForce engines made public
Another class-action lawsuit against Navistar-International and its MaxxForce engine line has come to light, and like the others, it accuses the truck and engine maker of knowingly selling engines with defects and concealing those defects from truck buyers.
July 24, 2014
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Food distribution giant hit with $20 million in mishandling charges
Sysco Corp., the largest U.S. food distribution company, will pay almost $20 million dollars in restitution, costs and penalties in California for the illegal practice of holding perishable foods – such as seafood, milk and raw meat – in unrefrigerated sheds.
July 24, 2014
Vocational
2.7L EcoBoost-Ford’s 2015 F-150 Not-So-Secret Weapon
It wasn’t that long ago a 2.7L V-6 with a compacted-graphite-iron (CGI) block, twin turbos, reverse-flow cooling, split-mains, variable-displacement oil pump, deep-sump oil pan and direct-injection making 325hp would be something seen only in race circles. But here we are today looking at exactly that going under the hoods of Ford’s 2015 F-150s: the 2.7L […]
July 23, 2014
Class 3-6
Westport adds Ford Transit van, cutaway to 2015 lineup
Westport is expanding its 2015 vehicle lineup with natural gas fueling options for companies who are adding the all-new Ford Transit Van and Cutaway to their fleets.
July 23, 2014
Vocational
First Terex Crossover 8000 delivered
Crane Works Inc. has taken delivery of the first production model Terex Crossover 8000, an 80 ton capacity class boom truck. The company says the truck’s X-pattern outrigger positioning eliminates the need for the front stabilizer jack, typically required for boom cranes to counteract the weight of the engine when lifting. This decreases overall crane length […]
July 23, 2014
Business
Test drive of ZF’s newly released automated-manual transmission
CCJ Executive Editor Jack Roberts was in Germany in early July and spent a day on a test track with vehicle component manufacturer ZF to get a first-hand look at its latest automated manual transmission products.
July 21, 2014
Business
CSA’s Distorted Rankings, Part 2: SMS, safety rating system disconnect compounds problems
The difference in results between CSA rankings and the safety rating system is marked. In some quarters, eliminating that disconnect is seen as at least a partial solution to public confusion over what the scores mean. It’s a key component of why critics feel use of the scores in business decisions is so onerous.
July 21, 2014
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First Drive: 2015 Ford Super Duty
Ford Steps Up The 2015 Pickup Towing War With More Muscle Than Ram Or GM Heavy Duties Rolling hard into the throttle driving 2015 Ford F-350, Ram 3500, and Chevy 3500HD Silverado duallies towing 33-foot 5th wheel travel trailers tells a lot about a diesel pickup’s power, ride and handling. Put those same trucks/trailers on […]
July 18, 2014
Business
Lawsuits against Caterpillar consolidated, new suits continue to be filed
More than a dozen lawsuits have now been filed against former truck engine maker Caterpillar over its 2007-2010 year model ACERT C13 and C15 engines, as carriers claim the engines had defects that Cat knew about but that were concealed from buyers.
July 18, 2014
Business
Transmissions, technology and tomorrow
The eventual outcome of the “transmission war” afoot will say a lot about how the massive wave of trucking technology headed our way will be accepted by American fleets and drivers.
July 18, 2014
Class 3-6
Mopar accessories now available to personalize new Ram ProMaster City
Mopar says they’re ready to go to work with the all-new 2015 Ram ProMaster City, offering more than 60 accessories to help commercial customers personalize the new small van workhorse to suit any task, trade or transport need.
July 18, 2014
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Pete 220 cabover enters production
The first new Peterbilt medium-duty cabover Model 220 – featuring numerous enhancements to performance, durability and the operating environment – rolled off the assembly line at the company’s COE manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico this week. The Class 6 and 7 truck, which was introduced earlier this year during the Mid-America Trucking Show, is now […]
July 18, 2014
Business
CSA’s Distorted Rankings, Part 1: CSA’s flawed scoring doesn’t stop third parties from judging carriers
Three and a half years after Compliance Safety Accountability began its radical scrambling of how trucking safety is regulated and scored, carriers and owner-operators continue to suffer from its fallout, while bureaucrats struggle to repair the complex program.
July 17, 2014
Business
Isuzu unveils new medium-duty diesel truck model
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has introduced the latest addition to its wide range of N-Series diesel trucks, the NPR-XD. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000-lb., the NPR-XD bridges the gap between the NPR-HD, with its GVWR of 14,500-lb., and the 17,950-lb. GVWR NQR. The new model was announced as part of the […]
July 17, 2014
Trucks
Chrysler recalls 650,000 SUVs over visor light wiring, fire risk
Some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles may experience a short at the vanity lamp wiring after a service repair to the sun visor, headliner or while gaining access above the headliner. A “lack of care” during reassembly may result in an inoperative vanity lamp or a potential fire, so Chrysler Group is recalling 651,130 model year 2011-2014 vehicles for inspection and repair.
July 17, 2014
Class 3-6
Knapheide releases line-up of bodies for the 2015 Ford Transit cutaway and cab chassis
The Knapheide Manufacturing Co. has developed a full line-up of bodies for the 2015 Ford Transit cutaway and cab chassis. The selection includes the company’s enclosed utility body and service body, along with Knapheide’s Value-Master X platform body.
July 17, 2014
Trucks
Bridgestone rebrands GCR Tires & Service stores
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has unveiled its newly rebranded GCR Tires & Service division. The rebranding effort signifies BATO’s pledge to be the leading provider of commercial tires and service in North America.
July 17, 2014
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