Yokohama rolls out new SmartWay approved tire
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched an all-new SmartWay verified long-haul drive tire: the TY577 MC2. Now available in the U.S., the new tire comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5, and is also offered in…
Truck orders strong in November
Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders surpassed 30,000 units for the second consecutive month in November, reaching levels 71% better than a year ago. FTR reported preliminary orders of 32,400 units, just 8% shy of a very strong October.…
Versatility a key feature for upcoming Sprinter van release
STUTTGART, Germany – With the unveiling of its new Sprinter van on the horizon early 2018, Mercedes-Benz provided insight into how it developed what it called “the perfect solution to a new era of digital solutions.” Aiming to provide a…
TMT Fleet Maintenance Available on Geotab Marketplace
TMW Systems has made the TMT Fleet Maintenance software add-in available on the Geotab marketplace, designed to meet the maintenance needs and challenges of heavy-duty vehicle fleets.
Third-Gen Sprinter Van to Focus on Mobility, Connectivity
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will add a gasoline engine, optional factory telematics offering, and more than 1,000 configurations to provide a “holistic mobility solution” when it debuts in February, the head of the company’s van division told journalists in Stuttgart, Germany.
Daimler Trucks to Deliver 3D Printed Parts in Test Program
Daimler Trucks North America has announced will make its first delivery of plastic parts produced using 3D printing technology in the coming weeks as part of a pilot program.
EPA Proposal to Exempt Gliders from GHG Regs Draws Criticism in Hearing
Opponents of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to roll back the glider kit portion of its greenhouse gas emissions regulations testified Monday that the agency is ignoring its own research and that excepting gliders will put truck and engine makers at a significant competitive disadvantage.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Wants More Accountability for Medicinal Pot
In a letter, the Canadian Trucking Alliance told Health Canada, the country’s national system of healthcare, that it should not make exceptions for commercial truck drivers using medicinal marijuana while on the job.
Five Apps for That: Customize your drive-time music lineup
You can listen to your favorite type of music while you’re on the road – even choosing your favorite songs – with the selection of the right streaming app.
Driver rallies relay ELD concerns to media, public
Groups of owner-operators and other drivers gathered at various locations around the country Monday in opposition to the electronic logging device mandate as part of a so-called “ELD Media Blitz” to bring attention to security, economic and safety issues associated with the mandate.