Equipment SHOULD WE MANDATE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEMS? October 28, 2015 The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently endorsed the standardization of automatic braking systems on new trucks. I think we should, too. Not that it matters much. Any safety regulations adopted…
PIT GROUP EXPANDS INTO US preview image Equipment PIT GROUP EXPANDS INTO US October 28, 2015 PIT Group, the Quebec-based research and engineering organization that conducts Energotest testing of fuel-saving technologies, has announced it’s opening a US office and will be aggressively recruiting American fleets. It’s a…
Equipment THE POTENTIAL OF OVER-THE-AIR ENGINE PROGRAMMING October 28, 2015 There’s a new development concerning engine technologies that fleets and owner/operators should be getting pretty amped up about: The ability to remotely update their engine parameters. International was the first…
Equipment Saskatchewan allows longer B-trains, full-size trailer tails October 28, 2015 REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan has announced increases to B-train double trailer combination lengths and the highways on which they can travel in an effort to harmonize its regulations with neighbouring…
Equipment September trailer orders exceed expectations: FTR October 22, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer orders came in significantly above expectations in September at 34,700 units, according to FTR. The month’s order total was 48% above August and 8% better than…
Equipment International’s new vocational truck to debut in February October 22, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A new International vocational truck, which will replace the PayStar, will be unveiled in February and will start hitting dealer lots in April. Jeff Sass, senior vice-president,…
PIT Group opening US office preview image Equipment PIT Group opening US office October 21, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — PIT Group has announced the opening of a US office as it looks to boost its presence there. The Quebec-based engineering and research group conducts the popular…
Equipment Mack dealers look to reduce downtime with new service processes October 20, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Mack Trucks is rolling out a network of Certified Uptime Centers, dealers that have taken steps to expedite repairs and improve uptime. To qualify for the certification…
Equipment Detroit’s Virtual Technician adds new portal, over-the-air programming October 19, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Detroit Connect has enhanced its Virtual Technician remote diagnostics platform, adding over-the-air programming and a new portal. “Intelligent connectivity is at the core of what we are…
Equipment Truck demand to remain strong in 2016, DTNA’s Daum predicts October 19, 2015 The biggest contributor to GHG emissions, congestion, can't be controlled by truck OEMs
Kenworth introduces new dealer program to improve uptime, additional options preview image Equipment Kenworth introduces new dealer program to improve uptime, additional options October 17, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Kenworth took time at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to celebrate a “wonderful year” marked by market share growth and the addition of new…
FlowBelow comes out with aero systems for tanker and flatdeck fleets preview image Equipment FlowBelow comes out with aero systems for tanker and flatdeck fleets October 17, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — FlowBelow Aero, a company that produces wheel covers and fairings for tractors and trailers, has introduced a new system for flatdeck and tanker fleets. The introduction was…
SmartTruck unveils new fairing to optimize trailer gap preview image Equipment SmartTruck unveils new fairing to optimize trailer gap October 17, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SmartTruck today unveiled a new LeadEdge top fairing, which it says helps optimize trailer gap and manage airflow over the top of the trailer. The company’s latest…
Equipment Volvo dealers taking steps to improve uptime October 16, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks dealers that adopt a standardized process to expedite repairs and provide more transparent information to customers will soon receive a special Certified Uptime Center designation.
MACK THROWS A PARTY preview image Equipment MACK THROWS A PARTY October 15, 2015 On Monday, I travelled to Hagerstown, Md., where Mack was celebrating the inauguration of a new axle line at its powertrain plant there. This was quite the party, with AC/DC…
