Freightliner, DOT wrap up electronic control braking study August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner has completed a significant three-year study with the U.S. Department of Transportation -- a field-operational test of Electronically Controlled Braking Systems (ECBS) and other safety technologies.
Goodyear U.S. workers back on the job; Canadians expected to follow suit August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, -- After a three-month strike by nearly 13,000 workers, North America's largest tiremaker will roll out rubber at full capacity again.
Cummins announces ’07 highway engine certification August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified its heavy-duty and midrange truck engines under the 2007, low emission engine standard.
THEFT-RESISTANT LED LAMPS August 1, 2014 Stainless or polycarbonate snap-in flanges protect investment.
DISPATCHER COURSE August 1, 2014 Training course offered by Transcom Fleet Services starts January 17.
ULTRAMAR QUEST 15W-40 August 1, 2014 New premium heavy-duty diesel engine oil meets '07 CJ-4 criteria.
Freightliner launches ’07 Series 60 production August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner is the latest truck-engine maker to become '07 ready. The company announced that it has initiated the build of EPA 2007 emissions-certified heavy-duty Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines.
Volvo’s BeeVan concept the buzz at auto show August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Volvo says its new concept design is the future of visibility and aerodynamics in trucking.
Paccar to build new $400M plant and tech hub August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash.-- In an effort to become even more vertically integrated, the parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks is planning to construct a $400 million powertrain manufacturing facility and Technology Center in the Southeast U.S.
Volvo puts on hybrid display for U.S. officials August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Volvo Group and Mack executives were in the U.S. capital yesterday to show off unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles.
ArvinMeritor to develop first diesel-electric drivetrain for Wal-Mart August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Heavy truck component and systems supplier ArvinMeritor and retail giant Wal-Mart have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor.