Mack gives market update, introduces limited edition Anthem preview image Border, Equipment Mack gives market update, introduces limited edition Anthem October 28, 2019 The Mack Black Anthem ATLANTA, Ga. – Mack Trucks remains upbeat about the North American truck market, despite cooling orderboards. “We still see a very strong fourth quarter…
Kenworth unveils array of product enhancements preview image Equipment Kenworth unveils array of product enhancements October 28, 2019 The Paccar 12-speed automated transmission, meanwhile, will incorporate new MX engine-optimized shift calibrations in January. ATLANTA, Ga. – Kenworth has unveiled a series of enhancements to products and services against…
Expect ‘normal’ year in truck sales: Kenworth GM preview image Economy Expect ‘normal’ year in truck sales: Kenworth GM October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Kenworth’s general manager seem unfazed by a projected plunge in North American truck sales, stressing that the year to come will still represent “more of a…
Commercial vehicle market continues to deteriorate preview image Equipment Commercial vehicle market continues to deteriorate October 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. –ACT Research is forecasting a pullback in build rates for heavy-duty trucks and trailers as the commercial vehicle market is continuing to deteriorate. “While less cliff-like,…
Great Dane debuts FleetPulse trailer tracking system preview image Border, Equipment Great Dane debuts FleetPulse trailer tracking system October 28, 2019 FleetPulse sensor descriptions ATLANTA, Ga. — Great Dane has launched a new trailer telematics system at the North America Commercial Vehicle Show. FleetPulse has been three years in the…
Strike looms at Canadian National preview image Strike looms at Canadian National October 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. — Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) at Canadian National could go on strike as early as Nov. 19, the union said Monday after the…
Who says regional haul can’t be fuel-efficient? preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Who says regional haul can’t be fuel-efficient? October 28, 2019 Run on Less shows fuel-efficiency potential for regional haul trucks
Video: Regional fleets average 8.3 mpg in Run on Less challenge October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. -- Ten regional fleets averaged 8.3 mpg in the latest challenge run by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) known as Run on Less.
Dana tapped by two truck OEMs for medium-duty electrification preview image Equipment Dana tapped by two truck OEMs for medium-duty electrification October 27, 2019 The news was coupled by an announcement that the company has secured a new e-powertrain development project with a leading truck manufacturer as well.
Dana, Lonestar electrify terminal tractor preview image Equipment Dana, Lonestar electrify terminal tractor October 27, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Dana and Lonestar Specialty Vehicles have officially unveiled a fully electrified terminal tractor, drawing on the new Spicer Electrified e-Powertrain system. Dana’s e-Powertrain can be adapted…
FlowBelow to boost International LT mpg package performance preview image Equipment FlowBelow to boost International LT mpg package performance October 27, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – FlowBelow Aero has unveiled a custom drive wheel fairing system for the 2020 International LT Series mpg package. Navistar and FlowBelow jointly developed the system that…
Women considering career in trucking need to ‘just do it’ preview image Business Tips Women considering career in trucking need to ‘just do it’ October 25, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – Hitting the road across country, the overwhelming theme of Women with Drive’s first stop in Western Canada was to “just do it.” Offering advice to women looking…
Driver Inc., trade wars weighing on growth: TFI preview image Economy Driver Inc., trade wars weighing on growth: TFI October 25, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International posted a strong third quarter, but Driver Inc., and trade wars have weighed on its growth. In a conference call with analysts, chairman, president…
Mack strike ends as deal is reached with UAW preview image Border Mack strike ends as deal is reached with UAW October 25, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The weekslong strike by some 3,500 hourly workers at six Mack Trucks facilities in the U.S. is over. The company announced late Thursday that it has…
TFI International posts strong Q3 preview image Economy TFI International posts strong Q3 October 25, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International posted record Q3 results for operating income Thursday, highlighted by a 19% year-over-year increase in the truckload division. The company’s operating income was up 3%…
