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Raised dump bed takes down power lines and traps drivers in New York
A dump truck with an elevated bed brought down power lines which trapped drivers in their vehicles and caused a power outage today in Henrietta, New York. No injuries were reported, but the incident shut down traffic and left as many as 1,200 people in the dark. The driver, who reportedly has been involved in […]
July 23, 2018
Business
Volvo adds Cummins natural gas option to VNL daycab
Volvo Trucks North America's VNL 300 daycab tractor is getting the Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine option with available 350 horsepower. Details here.
July 23, 2018
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Business
Cooling system killers: Time and duty cycle
Older systems used to leak, which would create a natural replenishment as users topped off to keep the system full. Read more at Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 23, 2018
Trucks
Born at the right time: XPO Logistics seizes on growth in omni-channel retail, e-commerce
When a private equity firm purchased a $150 million majority share of Express-1 Expedited Solutions in the fall of 2011, Bradley Jacobs, the newly established chairman and chief executive officer, made it clear his expectations for the future of the company now known as XPO Logistics (CCJ Top 250, No. 4). “I plan to build […]
July 22, 2018
Trucks
Health emergency for Marchionne leads FCA to appoint Mike Manley as CEO
Following an emergency meeting over the weekend, FCA announced that because of unexpected health problems Sergio Marchionne will no longer serve as CEO and has been replaced by Mike Manley who has led the company’s Ram and Jeep brands. Marchionne, 66, experienced complications following shoulder surgery about three weeks ago. He remained hospitalized today in […]
July 22, 2018
Business
Trailer orders slide for sixth consecutive month, but order boost looms
According to FTR, trailer orders dip for the sixth straight month with U.S. trailer orders dropping to 18,600 units. Get details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 20, 2018
Class 3-6
EZ STAK now offering pre-configured van body interiors
EZ STAK announced the release of four pre-configured van body interior packages to their product line. EZ STAK has made these packages available through upfitters and OEMs across the U.S., making it easier for the end user to select an interior workspace and have it completely upfitted and ready to go at the point of sale (Package […]
July 19, 2018
Vocational
Kenworth T270, T370 now standard with lighter, quieter S140 axles
Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks are now standard with Dana Spicer S140 single-reduction, single-drive axle. The Kenworth T270 features the Dana Spicer S17-140 rated at 16,000 pounds, while the Kenworth T370 is standard with the Dana Spicer S21-140 rated at 21,000 pounds. Dana Spicer S140 axles are designed to serve a wide range […]
July 19, 2018
Business
More than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors recalled
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 18,000 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia tractors for an issue with the brake calipers.
July 19, 2018
Trucks
OSHA: Heat exhaustion investigations often involve delivery drivers
It’s been nearly two weeks since the death of USPS mail truck driver Peggy Frank and still there’s been no official word on the cause of her death. Frank, 63, a mother and grandmother, had been close to retirement following 28 years of service at the Woodland Hills Post Office in Los Angeles when she […]
July 18, 2018
Trucks
One day after green groups file lawsuit, EPA is ordered to revert back to Obama-era glider policy
Reversing a decision made less than two weeks ago by the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal court on Wednesday ruled to temporarily block a July 6 decision by the EPA to not enforce Obama-era emissions standards placed on glider kit trucks. The court’s temporary injunction against the EPA’s move means that glider kit builders will be capped […]
July 18, 2018
Trucks
Test drive: International MV Series
When International debuted the MV Series earlier this year, it completed the company’s Project Horizon product refresh and brought driver comfort and fit and finish to Navistar‘s medium duty segment. The Class 6/7 truck – the replacement to DuraStar as of the end of this year – missed out on many of the aerodynamic refinements […]
July 18, 2018
Business
Test drive: International MV Series
Check out the review of the International MV Series truck. Learn all about its features and more right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 18, 2018
Business
Court issues injunction to force EPA to enforce glider kit emissions regs
Reversing a decision by the EPA, a federal court ruled to temporarily block a decision by the EPA to not enforce emissions standards on glider kit trucks.
July 18, 2018
Business
Surprise brake inspection blitz puts 1,600 trucks out of service
An unexpected brake inspection blitz resulted in nearly 1,600 trucks being forced out of service due to unacceptable brake conditions. Learn more on CCJ.
July 18, 2018
Trucks
Tire pressure systems can extend truck and trailer tread life
There is no greater impact to fuel economy – and no bigger budget wrecker – than tires.
July 17, 2018
Trucks
Environmentalist groups suing EPA over repeal of Obama-era glider policy
Environmentalist groups filed a lawsuit today against the EPA regarding the last-minute policy change enacted by outgoing head Scott Pruitt to cease enforcing glider truck requirements which began under the Obama administration. The Sierra Club announced that it’s being joined by the Environmental Defense Fund and Center for Biological Diversity in a lawsuit filed in the […]
July 17, 2018
Trucks
Lawmakers ask for documents related to alleged improper dealings between Volvo & EPA
Seven members of the U.S. House have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to provide them with “all documents and communication” related to a late 2017 study used to promote regulating emissions of glider kit trucks. The request appears to be the beginning of a probe by Congress into alleged improper contact between EPA staffers and […]
July 17, 2018
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