Equipment BCTA highlights ‘Jake’ brakes with National Trucking Week around the corner August 18, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – We’ve all seen the signs coming into a community advising truckers to ‘please avoid the use of engine brakes.’ Also known as ‘Jake’ or ‘Jacobs’ brake, the…
Testing your faith in technology preview image Equipment Testing your faith in technology August 17, 2016 Riding in a Kenworth truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion a jolting experience
Despite adjustments, Kenworth remains optimistic for 2016 and beyond preview image Business Management Despite adjustments, Kenworth remains optimistic for 2016 and beyond August 12, 2016 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar held an editor’s event at its office in Kirkland, Wash. Aug. 12, where it highlighted several company initiatives, including the launch of…
Equipment Ryder surpasses 100 million miles with natural gas August 10, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System says it has become the first commercial fleet provider to surpass 100 million miles with natural gas-fueled vehicles. “This latest milestone reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment…
Business Management Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool August 10, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has developed a new fuel economy tool that allows dealers to demonstrate to customers the potential fuel savings from certain spec’s. The tool allows Mack…
New tarp system reduces wind drag, helps reduce emissions preview image New tarp system reduces wind drag, helps reduce emissions August 8, 2016 WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – LCS Load Covering Solutions has introduced its new Windmaster Smartlook sliding tarp system, aimed at reducing wind drag while providing less emissions and promoting safer driving. LCS…
Carrier Transicold to release telematics system preview image Equipment Carrier Transicold to release telematics system August 8, 2016 ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold is now offering a customized telematics solution for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs) allowing fleets to manage their assets through remote refrigeration unit monitoring, control…
Equipment Commercial vehicle orders hit lowest levels since September 2010 August 3, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has reported there were 25,000 new Classes 5-8 vehicles ordered in July, according to preliminary figures. While medium-duty orders remained on trend, Class 8 orders…
Equipment Tallman Group buys Tru-Nor Truck Centres August 2, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group has announced it has acquired Tru-Nor Truck Centres, with locations in Sudbury, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie. The deal closed Aug. 1. The Truck-Nor Truck…
Find products and dealerships on new Kenworth app August 2, 2016 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Android and Apple device users can now download the new Kenworth Essentials app to access Kenworth Truck Company and industry news in real time. The app can…
Driving the Freightliner M2 106 with DD5 engine preview image Equipment Driving the Freightliner M2 106 with DD5 engine August 2, 2016 Daimler aims to bring benefits of vertical integration to the medium-duty segment with new DD5
Detroit DD5 to be offered in Freightliner M2 106 preview image Equipment Detroit DD5 to be offered in Freightliner M2 106 July 28, 2016 New engine offers longer service intervals, improved fuel economy, Daimler claims
Mercedes-Benz Worker lineup expanded preview image Equipment Mercedes-Benz Worker lineup expanded July 26, 2016 Vocational upfit solution also offered for Metris and Sprinter vans
Cummins unveils new engine series preview image Equipment Cummins unveils new engine series July 25, 2016 New X15 to provide stronger fuel economy and performance
Equipment Trailer orders declined in June July 20, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer net orders fell 10% in June, to 11,900 units, according to the latest figures from FTR. Orders were 56% off last June’s pace, marking the weakest…
