FLEXIBLE BODIES August 1, 2014 Demountable Concepts offers a new 'body swap' system for class 3-5 trucks
Class 8 orders lowest since ’06; Canada forecast weak August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Class 8 net orders for December 2008 were even softer than estimated, totaling 8,649 units, reports FTR Associates of Nashville, Tenn. in their current North American Commercial Truck and Trailers Outlook service.
Kenworth closes Vancouver Island dealership August 1, 2014 NANAIMO, B.C. -- Inland Kenworth has closed down its Port McNeill facility due to weak demand in the beleaguered forestry sector.
Uncertainty, overcapacity issues like a ‘falling knife’: Analysts August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Forecasting firm FTR Associates painted a picture of a challenging 2009 economic environment, with many uncertainties affecting predictions for the end of this recessio
Wal-Mart checks hybrid trucks off shopping list August 1, 2014 BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is set to test two new types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternatively fueled heavy-duty trucks as part of the company's efforts to having a more sustainable trucking fleet.
First ’09 truck orders weakest in 30 years August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Preliminary January numbers show Class 8 vehicle total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 7,608 units, down 12 percent from December 2008 and the weakest January in the 30 years t
CTA still not convinced on biodiesel; wants to build on tests August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- While the Canadian Trucking Alliance admits the Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration has answered some important questions, the trucking group wants to see more work done.
TRAILER STABILITY RETROFIT August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO now offers an RSSplus trailer retrofit kit for both air and mechanical suspensions
RETROFIT CARB DPF August 1, 2014 Mack and Volvo unveil retrofit diesel particulate filter to meet new California regulations
LIFTGATE POWER August 1, 2014 Phillips has a solution to the problem of maintaining liftgate battery charge
ALUMINUM FLATDECK August 1, 2014 Fontaine introduces a sleek aluminum flat that weighs just 8000 lb in 48-ft trim
GOODBYE RUST-JACKING? August 1, 2014 ArvinMeritor's remanufactured brake shoes with 'PlatinumShield' coating offers strong protection against corrosion and rust-jacking
Detroit Diesel takes on SCR-DEF ‘myths’ August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- At a press conference held to introduce its new lineup of 2010 BlueTec engines , Detroit Diesel used the opportunity to counter what it says is misinformation floating around about the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology
Companies align to develop non-urea SCR system August 1, 2014 LAKE FOREST, Ill -- Tenneco and GE Transportation have signed a joint agreement to develop a proprietary selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment technology designed to reduce and control diesel engine emissions without the use of urea.