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New drive axle retread from Michelin

Michelin Retread Technologies Monday announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. According to our sister site, Truck Parts & Service, Michelin says its next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS […]

September 17, 2013

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Hamster-power steering

How easy is it to turn the wheel in Volvo’s newest generation heavy duty trucks? Pretty dang easy. In this video, Charlie the hamster pilots this FMX truck through some fairly rough terrain – with a little help from an actual human and a carrot. Volvo’s Dynamic Steering system (VDS) is serious. [youtube 7N87uxyDQT0 nolink] Forget […]

September 16, 2013

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Spec Killers vs Killer Specs: NTEA offers some tips

At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs .Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the best overall return for dollar spent. But three common mistakes can jeopardize your results and […]

September 16, 2013

Bendix hosts Stopping Distance Seminar

Bendix experts will discuss the federally mandated reduced stopping distances for commercial vehicles, as well as the braking solutions designed to meet the new standards, at the 2013 Great Lakes Truck Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. Presented by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the session will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, the […]

September 16, 2013

International ProStar rolls into Russia

Navistar International announced its International ProStar truck is now available for purchase in Russia. Engineered in North America and adapted for use in Russia, the ProStar is on display this week at the Comtrans International Exposition for Commercial Vehicles in Moscow, Russia. “Customers in Russia require a reliable and durable truck that’s easy to maintain,” […]

September 16, 2013

Daimler Trucks announces new $150 million Portland headquarters

At a press conference held at Jeld-Wen Field, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced its long-term commitment to Portland by unveiling plans that it intends to construct a new headquarters building and parking garage on its Swan Island campus. In addition, DTNA launched its Daimler Education in Motion program, which benefits Portland metro area […]

September 16, 2013

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Hankook invests in state-of-the-art engineering center

Hankook Tire revealed its investment plan to build a Tire Test Engineering Center in Sangju City, Korea. Today, Hankook Tire signed a development agreement with Sangju City, located in the northern Gyeongsang province, and the company will invest a total of KRW 240 million until 2020 for the construction of a top-tier proving ground and […]

September 16, 2013

Michelin announces XDS 2 Pre-Mold Retread tire

Michelin Retread Technologies today announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. This next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS Pre-Mold. “The MICHELIN XDS 2 Pre-Mold delivers traction for the […]

September 16, 2013

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M&K Quality Truck Sales expands Chicago operations

M & K Quality Truck Sales has expanded its presence in the Chicago area, opening a parts sales operation in Melrose Park. Serving customers in the west and northwest Chicago suburbs, M & K Melrose Park becomes the company’s fourth location in the area, and ninth facility overall. M & K first entered the Chicago […]

September 16, 2013

Cummins unveils G Series global engine platform

Cummins today announced a new global Heavy-Duty engine platform that it has developed to complement its existing global product offering. The G Series platform is an in-line six cylinder engine, and will be available in 10.5- and 11.8-liter displacements to meet a broad variety of on-highway and off-highway global market requirements and emissions standards. Initial […]

September 16, 2013

Bendix expands on-line brake course

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its curriculum at the Bendix On-Line Brake School, continuing its mission of providing the most current and in-depth training available to drivers, technicians, distributors, fleets, and owner-operators. Since opening access to its knowledge database and technical resources in March, Bendix continues to add a wide range of new […]

September 16, 2013

New composite service bodies from Maranda

Maranda Corp. has introduced a new line of composite service bodies with a line of 56-CA, 60-CA and 84-CA Composite Service Bodies available for pickups and cab-chassis trucks from Chevrolet, Dodge Ram, Ford and GMC. Combined with a standard rear step bumper and tailgate, the Maranda 56-CA Composite Service Body weighs only slightly more than […]

September 14, 2013

Boulder Electric Vehicle successfully demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging cross-country

Boulder Electric Vehicle says it has successfully demonstrated their Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) all electric trucks in three separate locations including Michigan, Colorado and California. The first full-powered success came in June in Royal Oak, Mich. With 60 kilowatts of power going in and coming out of the vehicles, Boulder EV became the first EV truck manufacturer to successfully demonstrate V2G […]

September 14, 2013

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Navistar confirms ISB-equipped DuraStar 4300 in production

Our sister site, CCJ, has confirmed that Navistar has completed the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. A Navistar spokesperson confirmed to CCJ’s Jack Roberts that these units – known as “Q” (Quality) builds – were built in Escobedo, Mexico and will be used to validate […]

September 13, 2013

Navistar puts ISB6.7-equipped DuraStar 4300s into line production

Navistar has exclusively confirmed to CCJ that the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine was completed this week. A Navistar spokesperson confirms that these these are known as “Q” (Quality) builds, which were built in Escobedo, Mexico. These units are used to validate production designs and […]

September 13, 2013

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U.S. engine makers ask court to revoke Navistar’s EPA certificates

Rival truck and engine makers have joined forces in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to revoke environmental compliance certificates granted to Navistar Inc. by the EPA for selling engines that do not meet NOx standards.

September 13, 2013

Peterbilt shows off SuperTruck

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased advanced technologies developed to optimize commercial vehicle fuel efficiency during the annual Energy Summit & Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., who serves on the House Energy and […]

September 13, 2013

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TMC SuperTechs test their mettle on Mack Pinnacle tractors

In an effort to support the cultivation of trucking industry technicians, seven Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models were provided by Mack customer PITT OHIO for the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2013. Mark McLean, Jr. of FedEx Freight from Montgomery, N.Y. was the first-place winner of the 2013 competition. […]

September 13, 2013

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.

Headquartered in Ohio, Kandel Transport Inc. is a regional carrier specializing in temperature-controlled food transport.

Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies

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Marten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to return

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U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

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