Kenworth offers new Class 6 T300 preview image Transportation Kenworth offers new Class 6 T300 May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has added a new Class 6 T300 with air brakes to its medium-duty truck lineup....
Transportation Chevron to offer CJ-4 and CI-4 Plus oils in 2007 May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Chevron Products Company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it will continue to offer its CI-4 Plus engine oil in 2007, even after the introduction of the upcoming CJ-4...
Transportation ArvinMeritor announces lower axle ratio on RS-23-160 May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor announced the April availability of a 2.50 ratio for its RS-23-160 single axle series. Specifically designed to work with low speed engines, the ratio will allow truck o...
Transportation ArvinMeritor resurrects Meritor brand name May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor is reverting to the Meritor product and services brand in an attempt to reduce customer confusion about the company's identity....
Editorial Comment: Crash causation study cause for concern? preview image Regulations Editorial Comment: Crash causation study cause for concern? May 1, 2006 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a report suggesting four-wheelers are responsible for 56% of all car/truck collisions....
Dana introduces limited-slip differentials preview image Transportation Dana introduces limited-slip differentials May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dana Corporation announced during the Mid-America Trucking Show an expanded line of limited-slip differentials for medium-duty single and tandem axles, and a new heavy-duty drive axl...
Viewpoint: Is the U.S. losing patience with Canada’s security turtle walk? preview image Regulations Viewpoint: Is the U.S. losing patience with Canada’s security turtle walk? May 1, 2006 In the darkest days after 9/11, when there was good reason to fear the American government would resort to draconian border legislation in the attempt to prevent another terrorist attack, those best v...
Transportation Bendix developing adaptive cruise control system (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix and Knorr-Bremse are working with Robert Bosch GmbH to develop driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control (ACC)....
Freightliner announces 2007 pricing (May 01, 2006) preview image Transportation Freightliner announces 2007 pricing (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner is the latest truck manufacturer to announce its 2007 pricing plans, citing an upcharge of US$4,500-$6,000 on medium-duty trucks and US$7,000-$10,000 for heavy-duty trac...
International says ProStar aero is ‘best-in-class’ preview image Transportation International says ProStar aero is ‘best-in-class’ May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - International believes it has found the answer to improved fuel economy in the sleek aerodynamic form of its new ProStar series of heavy-duty trucks, which will be produced at its Ch...
Cat: There’s a huge storm cloud over EGR preview image Transportation Cat: There’s a huge storm cloud over EGR May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Caterpillar officials went on the offensive at the Mid-America Trucking Show, promising their ACERT technology is the best solution for 2007 emissions standards and warning "a day of...
Transportation New Meritor RideSentry addresses locking pin issues May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Independent studies indicate that many operators are not ensuring slider locking pins are engaged before driving on-highway, according to ArvinMeritor and the company has introduced...
Transportation ArvinMeritor introduces long-life severe service Q Plus May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor new Meritor Severe Service Q Plus (SSQ Plus) is a heavy-duty brake system for vehicles that operate in harsh or rugged environments....
Transportation Behind the headlines (May 01, 2006) May 1, 2006 This April 24, Truck News' sister publications Motortruck and Canadian Transportation and Logistics are the media sponsors for the Transportation Outlook Conference in Ottawa....
Transportation TWNA awards won May 1, 2006 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Transportation Media editors walked away with six prizes at the recent Truck Writers of North America Awards. Assistant editor Adam Ledlow won a bronze award in the "Magazine Writing...
