Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show preview image Transportation Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco unveiled its OnLaneAssist Advanced Driver Assistance System at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show today. The unveiling comes shortly after the company’s announcement…
Equipment Meritor introduces Mach line of aftermarket parts September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Meritor has introduced a value-priced product line for the aftermarket that will be branded as Mach. Initial offerings will include brakes, drivelines, drive axles, suspensions, transmissions and…
Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta preview image Health & Safety Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta September 26, 2017 RED DEER, Alta. – With a population up nearly 10%, the number of drivers 8.9%, traffic volumes 18.4%, and over 500,000 registered commercial vehicles on Alberta roads, managing the province’s…
Business Management Bendix on pace for record year September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – It’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, which is on pace to achieve record sales. Berend Bracht, president and chief executive…
Dana launches new products at NACV preview image Equipment Dana launches new products at NACV September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Dana has expanded its line of downspeeding-compatible driveshafts, with the introduction of the SPL 250 Lite. The company says the new offering reduces weight by up to…
Stoughton jumping into refrigerated trailer market preview image Equipment Stoughton jumping into refrigerated trailer market September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Stoughton Trailers is re-entering the refrigerated trailer market with the launch of its PureBlue model. The company introduced the new refrigerated trailer at the North American Commercial…
Volvo Trucks upgrades its VHD vocational series with new interiors preview image Transportation Volvo Trucks upgrades its VHD vocational series with new interiors September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its new interiors for its VHD vocational series at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show this week. The Volvo VHD 300…
Transportation Volvo Trucks announces 2017 truck stop tour September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. — Volvo’s newest trucks, the VNL 740 and 760 models, will be on display across Canada and the U.S. on a unique truck stop tour, starting this October.
Mack holding ground in traditional segments, ready to pounce on longhaul preview image Equipment Mack holding ground in traditional segments, ready to pounce on longhaul September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – “It’s a great time to be a bulldog.” That was the message from Jonathan Randall, senior vice-president of sales for Mack Trucks, when he addressed the trade…
Business Management TransCore names LinkScholar recipients September 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics awarded Maya Chwilkowski and Jessica Walton and with $2,500 as part of its LinkScholar program. “Both recipients demonstrated active engagement in their academics and…
Business Management U.S. trailer builds up 14% in August September 25, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – August trailer builds were up 14% sequentially and 9% year-over-year, a month that ties March for the longest trailer OEM work schedule of the year. With three…
International reveals new vocational truck preview image Equipment International reveals new vocational truck September 25, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – International took the wraps off a new HV vocational truck at the North American Commercial Vehicle show here today. The truck will come with the International A-26…
Equipment Navistar optimistic about future, steps up collaboration with VW September 25, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar has turned the corner, and is now a more financially stable, leaner, and more nimble business. Persio Lisboa, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Navistar…
Volvo Trucks’ Nyberg gives business update at NACV Show preview image Transportation Volvo Trucks’ Nyberg gives business update at NACV Show September 25, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. — Volvo Trucks couldn’t have picked a better year to unveil its new VNL series. Goran Nyberg That’s the message it delivered at the inaugural North American Commercial…
Dominiak steps into new leadership role for Dana preview image Business Management Dominiak steps into new leadership role for Dana September 25, 2017 MAUMEE, Ohio – Christophe Dominiak will replace a retiring George Constrand and step into the senior vice-president and chief technology officer role for Dana Inc. Recently serving as vice-president of…
