Rolf Lockwood

Volvo Drops NG Engine Development

Greensboro, NC -- Volvo Trucks has put on hold plans to launch its own compression-ignition liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America.

Daimler Launches a Revolution

This driver has given control to the truck MAGDEBURG, Germany — Daimler Trucks has a radical vision of the near future based on a truck that drives itself.

Germany’s ZF Buys TRW

FRIEDRICHSCHAFEN, Germany -- ZF Friedrichshafen has bought TRW Automotive, based in Livonia, MI, creating a huge powerhouse among first-tier automotive suppliers

Automation and Beyond: Dual-Clutch Transmissions

TORONTO - Dual-clutch transmissions seem poised to take automation to a new level, and now Eaton has joined the fray.

Ryder, C.A.T. Lead the Natural Gas Way

Miami, FL/Couteau-du-Lac, QC -- Ryder System has announced that a full-service lease agreement has been signed with C.A.T. for 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) sleeper tractors.

THE DOWNLOW ON DPFs

Diesel particulate filters for 2007 engines may not be as simple as you think.

A Fuel-Savings Controversy

Recent testing results released by PIT that show skirts yield more fuel savings than under-carriage air deflectors has ignited debate on testing and fuel economy claims.

Loco Motives

The calamity quotient of a train, whether loaded with hazmat material or not, is far, far greater than that of any truck.

Overtime Pay for Drivers

Reader Roger McIntosh shipped me an email saying he thought drivers like him were entitled to earn overtime pay but were too ignorant of their rights to claim it.

Where’s the MTO Quota Outrage?

So if the MTO is needlessly putting 20 percent of your trucks out of service, where's the outrage?

The Role of Foreign Workers in Trucking

Why RBC's offshore-job mess is completely different from trucking's need to hire abroad.

Mandatory Out-of-Service Orders Adds Salt to Wounds

Why Ontario's mandatory out-of-service orders adds salt to already grievous wounds.

Driving Blues

How to tell if a bad mood is more than just a bad mood and what to do about it.

A Taste of Lemon Truck Aid

Things you can do at truck-buying time to avoid headaches down the road.

The Right Direction with Drivers

Looking ahead, I want progress on making this industry more attractive to drivers. There's still time.