Several dealers pick up Aperia’s Halo tire inflator December 17, 2015 BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aperia Technologies announced the launch of its Halo tire inflator to a network of U.S.-based dealers Dec. 17. “The first truck and trailer dealerships included in our…
Peterbilt releases 2016 calendar preview image Peterbilt releases 2016 calendar December 17, 2015 DENTON, Texas – It’s the time of year to get yourself a new calendar, and this year, the Peterbilt tradition continues, showcasing trucks, scenery and a complete smorgasbord of company…
Peterson’s upsized LED hits the streets Jan. 1 December 17, 2015 GRANDVIEW, Mo. – If you want something ‘bigger and brighter’ for your trailer, Peterson Manufacturing has just released its single-diode LED clearance/marker/mid-turn lamp. Designed for heavy-duty trailers, the new model…
Equipment Medium-duty orders accelerate while Class 8 orders slow: ACT Research December 17, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. — November truck orders indicate a growing Classes 5-7 market and weakening Class 8 demand, according to ACT Research. There were 16,770 net new orders for Class 8…
Business Management Navistar posts $50M Q4 loss, projects return to profitability next year December 17, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has reported a net loss of US$50 million for the fourth quarter on revenues of $2.5 billion. The quarter included $69 million in restructuring-related and impairment…
Optronics adds to its GloLight line December 16, 2015 TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle light manufacturer Optronics International has expanded its GloLight product line with a new six-inch oval and four-inch round stop, tail and turn lamps, as…
Customer service and fleet management focus of new SkyBitz solution December 16, 2015 HERNDON, Va. – With the recent acquisition of commercial telematics companies Reltima and GPS North America, SkyBitz will now be offering fleet management solutions for sales, service and delivery vehicles…
Equipment NationaLease presents awards to top Canadian members, supplier December 16, 2015 MONTREAL, Que. — TFI Holdings of Montreal and VEL NationaLease of Hartland, N.B. were recently recognized with Most Valuable Performance awards from NationaLease. The awards recognized NationaLease members who have…
Companies merge software to help fleets adhere to new HOS regulations December 16, 2015 GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – Following the federally-mandated use of electronic recording devices to log driver hours, Teletrac Inc. and McLeod Software have extended their partnership to bring customers the necessary…
Equipment Chevron develops online PC-11 resource December 16, 2015 SAN RAMON, Calif. — Chevron has created a new Web site aimed at educating the trucking industry about changes coming in the form of the new PC-11 heavy-duty engine oil…
Equipment Trailer orders continue to pour in December 16, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer net orders continued to exceed expectations in November, with 39,300 units ordered, according to the latest data from FTR. November represented the third highest month on…
Business Management Titanium orders 145 new Volvos December 16, 2015 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group announced it will take delivery of 145 new Volvo trucks in 2016. Ninety-five Volvo VNL 670 trucks have already been delivered and another 145…
AeroFin XL helps improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency December 15, 2015 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp. has developed its fifth aerodynamic solutions product line device, which is designed to improve trailer fuel economy. The AeroFin XL Tail Device is a…
Business Management Well maintained trucks get 5-10% better fuel economy: NACFE December 15, 2015 Implementing a robust preventive maintenance program can improve a truck’s fuel economy by 5-10%, according to a new Confidence Report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
Kenworth 2016 calendars now available December 15, 2015 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Whether you’re into sports, landscapes, movies or music, there’s a 2016 calendar made just for you. But for those who just can’t get enough of the world’s…
