Mercedes-Benz Actros sets fuel economy world record August 1, 2014 STUTTGART, Germany -- Over a seven-day, 7,900-mile run completed at the Nardo motor-race circuit in southern Italy, a state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Actros cab-over tractor with a dry-van trailer posted a spectacular 12.10 mpg.
T800 GETS ALLISON OPTIONS August 1, 2014 Kenworth adds Allison automatic transmissions to the T800 data book
TIRE-PRESSURE MONITORING August 1, 2014 Doran 360HD system features at-a-glance indicator for ease of use
REMOTE SPEED, IDLE LIMITING August 1, 2014 Magtec M5K can access black-box speed limiters remotely and in real time
SMARTWAY TRAILER SPEC August 1, 2014 Great Dane offers EPA SmartWay spec with certified aerodynamic features
Westport expands beyond California ports August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations has made inroads in the heavy-duty truck market largely due to California's Clean Port Truck Program, but are now branching out.
French Minister to help European truckers August 1, 2014 PARIS, France -- In an effort to help trucking companies deal with rising fuel prices, French Transport Minister Dominique Bussereau said he will ask toll-road operators to moderate price increases.
Cummins appoints new boss August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Tom Linebarger has been named president and chief operating officer of Cummins, replacing Joe Loughrey, who will become vice chairman effective Aug. 1 until he retires in March 2009
Don’t delay speed-limit law: Bradley August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The President of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) David Bradley tore a strip off the anti-speed-limiter camp this morning when he talked to politicians putting the legislation together.
Canadian Daimler VP passes away August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Brent Hart, vice-president and GM of Sterling and Western Star Trucks in Canada, lost his battle with cancer this past weekend.