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Q&A: After testing electric trucks in its fleet, Penske VP talks performance and costs
Penske VP Andrew Cullen answers CCJ’s questions about electric trucks after Penske’s deployment of battery-powered rigs throughout 2019.
January 9, 2020
Trucks
More truck crashes & huge payouts expected to inflate insurance costs
This is the first of a two-part series that looks at commercial truck insurance and how carriers can influence their insurability and affect their rates. Read Part 2, “Leveraging technology to calculate insurance risk, improve the bottom line,” at this link. Beware and prepare. Tractor-trailer insurance rates saw an uptick this year, brought on by […]
January 8, 2020
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Bankrupt Celadon ordered to pay drivers
A federal bankruptcy court on Friday stamped final approval on Celadon’s request to pay drivers at least partial compensation amidst its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Hedging down from its original request of $5.4 million, the defunct fleet will be allowed to pay $4.6 million in owed wages to drivers and other employees, with $900,000 […]
January 8, 2020
Vocational
Electric Kenworth & Peterbilt trucks at CES
Paccar companies Kenworth and Peterbilt used the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Tuesday as a showcase for the companies’ budding electric capabilities. Kenworth’s K270E and the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) are equipped with Dana-designed e-Powertrain system and each are scheduled to kick off commercial production this year. Configured […]
January 8, 2020
Vocational
Cummins 6BT, 4BT among popular rebuilds at Colorado engine company
Cummins, Inc.
When it comes to engine rebuilding, some powerplants are better candidates than others. Take the Cummins 6BT 5.9-liter 6BT diesel engine for example. From humble, reliable workhorse to powerful performer on various auto shows, including the Diesel Brothers, the 6BT continues to enjoy plenty of popularity. And its little brother, the 4BT, has also been […]
January 8, 2020
Business
Navistar MaxxForce engine class-action settlement finalized at $135 million
Those who purchased or leased International trucks with the defective engines can choose from three forms of relief for each affected truck they owned or leased: up to $2,500 in cash, up to a $10,000 rebate on a new Navistar truck with proof of ownership/lease, or up to $15,000 in repayment for repair costs.
January 8, 2020
Business
Kenworth and Peterbilt ready electric lineup for 2020 debut
Kenworth’s K270E and the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) are equipped with Dana-designed e-Powertrain system.
January 8, 2020
Business
EPA eyeing tighter truck emissions standards, 50-state uniformity
Just four years after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a sweeping set of regulations aimed at cutting emissions from heavy-duty trucks and tractors by 25% by 2027, EPA is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally.
January 7, 2020
Business
Heavy truck orders stabilize to close 2019
Class 8 orders for the past 12 months have totaled 179,000 units.
January 6, 2020
Business
More than 14,500 International, Mack trucks affected by recalls
Navistar is recalling more than 12,500 International DuraStar, WorkStar, HV and MV trucks for an engine issue. Mack is recalling more than 1,900 TerraPro, Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks for headlight and steering issues.
January 2, 2020
Trucks
FA-4 oil adoption expected to rise in 2020
The American Petroleum Institute’s (API) next generation engine oil categories – FA-4 and CK-4 – hit the market three years ago, boasting improvements in engine wear protection and fuel economy over the lubricants they were developed to supplant. Compatible for virtually all models of diesel engines and a more direct replacement for prior generation CJ-4 […]
January 1, 2020
Trucks
FedEx fights back against ‘disparaging’ New York Times story
Standing by support of tax reform, FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith recently countered the New York Times’s claims in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. “There is little doubt the significant increase in U.S. employment and wages since the tax cuts were passed is due to the decrease of corporate tax rates from 35% […]
December 31, 2019
Business
Trucking in 2019: A look back the year’s top news and equipment and tech trends
As the sun sets on 2019, CCJ editors compiled a look back at some of the top trucking headlines from the year. From autonomous trucks to HOS reforms, California’s anti-owner-operator law to the latest in freight-matching tech — see a recap of the year here.
December 29, 2019
Business
Rewinding 2019 from behind the wheel
Fresh off widespread product renewals, the opportunity to drive new equipment this year was more limited than last when truck orders were at record highs.
December 27, 2019
Business
Use of FA-4 engine oils growing, expected to jump in 2020
While the number of heavy-duty trucks with engines approved for API FA-4 is relatively high, fleets have been reluctant to stock an oil not approved for all their units.
December 25, 2019
Trucks
Penske provides progress report on its electric trucks
Throughout 2019, Penske got a lot of headlines for rolling out medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. And it wasn’t just trucks but also the critical charging infrastructure to support them. In April, Penske made headlines at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif. when it announced that it had opened additional DC fast […]
December 24, 2019
Class 3-6
Rising star Rivian raises $1.3B for its electric trucks, vans
Rivian has closed an investment round of $1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Amazon, Ford Motor Company and funds managed by BlackRock also participated in the round. “This investment demonstrates confidence in our team, products, technology and strategy – we are extremely excited to […]
December 24, 2019
Trucks
Gas engines gaining on diesel in larger vehicle classes
With OEM engineers squeezing more power from a tighter engine footprint, smaller displacement engines have found favor with fleets looking to shed a few hundred pounds while picking up a few extra miles per gallon. But they still lag far behind their large bore counterparts. According to the N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by […]
December 24, 2019
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