Commentary: How Fuel-Efficient is That Electric Truck?
No standard means of demonstrating the efficiency of electric vehicles has taken root in trucking yet. But the EPA’s MPGe rating gives fleet managers a useful means of comparing new vehicles with conventional ones.
Driving Mack’s Low-Ride Refuse Hauler
Mack’s LR model features high-powered, smart hydraulics and finely tuned details to help refuse fleets move trash fast.
Trillium Debuts New Name
A national provider of alternative fuels systems and renewable fuels debuted a new name: Trillium CNG is now Trillium.
CARB Proposes Longer Truck Aftertreatment System Warranties
The California Air Resources Board has announced a public hearing on a proposed rule change that would extend maintenance support for faulty emissions control systems in heavy-duty trucks.
NPTC Elects New Chair, Board Members
Carol Heinowski, logistics manager, safety and compliance at Meijer, has been elected chairman of the National Private Truck Council’s board of directors.
Fleets Boost Pay to Get Truck Drivers to Stay
In its latest quarterly Trends in Truckload Recruiting and Retention Survey, Driver IQ finds that most carriers are increasing driver pay in order to improve recruiting and retention efforts.
Transportation Department to Conduct New Truck Parking Survey
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has posted a notice indicating that it intends to conduct a new survey and assessment of truck parking facilities.
Cummins X15, Endurant available in LT and LoneStar
Buyers of International LoneStar and LT Series trucks can now order a Cummins X15 engine paired with an Endurant transmission – the product of an Eaton-Cummins joint venture. The X15 features an 80,000-km oil drain interval that can be extended…
Economic Watch: Unemployment Lowest Since 2000, Factory Activity Mixed
Unemployment in the U.S. hit a post Great Recession landmark, according to figures released Friday, while a separate report showed increased factory orders but declining capital investment for new factory equipment.
Velocity Vehicle Group Unites Dealerships Under Single Brand
Commercial truck dealership group Velocity Vehicle Group has announced that all 19 of its truck dealerships will be rebranding under the Velocity Truck Centers name.