Pack performance preview image Equipment Pack performance June 23, 2017 The results of last fall’s cooperative platooning trials are in
Equipment Trailer production climbed in May: ACT Research June 23, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production increased 12% in May, thanks to two additional build days and strong orders. The production rate was up 2% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. “The…
Equipment Class 8 truck production hits 18-month high: ACT June 21, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – North American Class 8 truck production hit an 18-month high in May, thanks to strong orders through the first quarter. A rising build rate resulting from those…
Equipment Seven fleets to participate in Run on Less demonstration June 20, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven U.S. fleets have signed on to participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) first Run on Less demonstration. Each fleet is contributing a…
Equipment Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker June 19, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing…
Top fleet graphics win PMTC awards preview image Equipment Top fleet graphics win PMTC awards June 19, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – In what has become known as the most colorful awards ceremony in the industry, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) once again recognized some…
Equipment Penske Truck Leasing opens Windsor location June 19, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. – Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new location in Windsor, offering full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental, as well as contract truck fleet maintenance services. The…
Equipment More U.S. fleets looking to add equipment: ACT Research June 19, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Fleets in the U.S. are indicating strong intentions to purchase new equipment, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. It showed that May’s purchase intentions remain…
Equipment Waterloo researchers look to reduce idling food delivery trucks June 16, 2017 WATERLOO, Ont. – Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they’ve developed a way for refrigerated delivery trucks to reduce emissions while idling and to save fuel costs. In a…
Business Management In conversation with Michelin COO Ralph Dimenna June 16, 2017 On market conditions, the success of the Uniroyal brand, and how fleet demands are evolving with technology
Equipment May trailer orders exceed expectations June 15, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – There were 17,850 trailers ordered in May, marking a 27% improvement year-over-year, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. It marked the sixth straight month of positive…
Equipment International makes disc brakes standard on LT series June 15, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced it’s making air disc brakes standard on all axles of its International LT series highway truck. The company has selected the Bendix ADB22X…
Equipment Cummins to put fully electrified powertrain system on road in 2019 June 14, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cummins has announced it will have a fully electrified powertrain system available for its customers and on the road by the end of 2019. Making the announcement…
Equipment Stemco to open new brake friction manufacturing facility June 14, 2017 ROME, Ga. – Stemco has announced the upcoming opening of its first brake friction production plant. The 43,000 sq.-ft. plant, located in Rome, Ga., will open in July and will…
Michelin reveals airless, rechargeable concept tire preview image Equipment Michelin reveals airless, rechargeable concept tire June 14, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin has revealed a futuristic airless concept tire constructed of biosourced materials, which can change tread designs on demand. The tire, which the company says could be…
