Eaton’s Endurant trans now offered in Cummins-equipped International LoneStar, LT models
The Endurant 12 speed automated transmission, the product of Eaton and Cummins’ joint powertrain venture, is now available for order on International LoneStar and LT Series trucks spec’d with the Cummins X15 engine.
Trillium Debuts New Name
A national provider of alternative fuels systems and renewable fuels debuted a new name: Trillium CNG is now Trillium.
Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck Model
Just three weeks after introducing its first electric truck, Volvo has unveiled its FL Electric model in Europe.
CTA wants crackdown on emissions tampering
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on governments to help fight those who tamper with emissions controls on trucks. While most fleets have complied with ever-tighter emissions standards – and their related costs – other op…
Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt earns first Bandit Series win of season
The first and only tri-oval on the Bandit schedule presented a number of challenges for the racers as five caution flags flew during the 30-lap feature race. The last two cautions of the race flew when Proffitt had built a sizeable lead on the field, b…
Thieves steal $1 million in cancer drugs from truck
Truck recovered; medicine missing
U.S. Xpress Readies for IPO
After more than a decade as a privately held company, Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises has filed the paperwork for an initial public offering.
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Carrier coalition pushes for required hair sample drug tests for driver applicants
The Trucking Alliance says more stringent requirements are needed in light of the increasing use of addictive opioids. Opioid use cannot be detected in a urine test only after a few hours, the Alliance says, whereas hair screening can detect opioid use…
RoadPro sponsors annual Mother’s Day Convoy
Expect heavier than normal tuck traffic in and around Lancaster, Pennsylvania this weekend. But, don’t worry, it’s for a good cause. The 29th annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy — presented by RoadPro Family of Brands —…