Truck News

CTA asking industry to voice support for EOBRs

OTTAWA, Ont. -- CTA has introduced a text message campaign to let federal MPs know that owners and drivers support electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).

Bendix names new government affairs director

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has named Fred Andersky as its new director of government affairs. Andersky, who had served as the director of marketing for the Controls group at Bendix, will now be responsible for managing...

Volvo wins 2011 TWNA Technical Achievement Award

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) have awarded Volvo the 2011 Technical Achievement Award for its XE13 powertrain package.

Tire pressure systems deliver fuel savings, extend tire life: US research

TAMPA, Fla. -- A two-year US research program has concluded that systems which monitor or maintain tire pressures can deliver better fuel economy and longer tread life, and in some cases pay for themselves in as little as a year.

Meritor Wabco offering range of new products, enhancements

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced a range of new products and product enhancements to its existing line-up.

Polar Service Centres opens second Montana location

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Service Centers has opened its second location in Billings, Mont. The facility will provide parts, service, and sales for all makes of tank trailers and bodies used for dry and liquid bulk cargoes. The centre is...

Canadian named to Kenworth 2012 service council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Grant Easton of Kenworth Toronto has been named to the company’s 2012 service council. The council aims to improve service and products for its customers.

Meritor reaches 100,000-unit mark for 14X tandem drive axle

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has sold more than 100,000 14X tandem drive axles since 2010, the company announced.

Link completes Raydan acquisition; will continue offering Raydan products

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Having completed its acquisition of Raydan Manufacturing, Link Suspensions of Canada says it will continue to offer Raydan products.

Class 8 orders in January in line with expectations: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Stronger orders allowed the Class 8 backlog to rise in January to 125,200 units, the highest backlog volume since July, according to ACT Research.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index starts 2012 with slight uptick in January results

TORONTO, Ont. --  TransCore’s Canadian spot market freight index saw a steady start to the new year with volumes increasing one percent from December while year over year it was off slightly by 1 percent from January 2011....

Volvo takes new approach to aftermarket support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has announced a new approach to aftermarket support for its products, including two years of free access to its MVASIST platform.

NACFE conducts extensive benchmarking study on fleet fuel efficiency

TAMPA, Fla. -- A new fleet fuel efficiency study conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has revealed some of the most widely used and successful fuel-savings tactics employed by fleets.

Dana expands Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft line

TAMPA, Fla. – Dana has announced it is expanding its lightweight Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft, making it applicable to about 60% of North American trucking applications.

Cummins, Westport team up to create new on-highway natural gas engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has expanded its on-highway natural gas engine lineup with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and an amended joint-venture agreement with Westport Innovations. The ISX12 G is built on the Cummins ISX12 and uses the same...