TruckPro adds four locations to network
LONGUEUIL, Que. – TruckPro has announced the expansion of its network to more than 125 service centers. The recent additions include: Diesel Expectations; River Philip, N.S.; Palmer Automotive and Truck Center, Cardigan, P.E.I.; Service de Freins Montreal, Montreal, Que.; and…
ZF tech takes steering to new level
ZF’s latest steering system promises significant advances in autonomous technology, ease of driving and safety.
Bendix expands damper manufacturing capacity
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bendix has announced it’s expanding production at its Huntington, Ind., plant and injecting US$3.8 million into the facility. Bendix will add two new production lines to manufacture vibration damper product lines. They’re used to reduce torsional vibration…
Trailcon makes three industry donations
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing recently made donations to three important causes, aiming to encourage the next generation of leaders in the trucking industry. The company donated a 53-ft. tridem trailer to Mohawk College’s City School Program. It provides a…
Chanje’s Medium-Duty Electric Van
Chanje Energy, Inc. unveiled its Class 5 battery-electric commercial van at an Oct. 18 event in Fullerton, Calif. The vehicle provides 100 miles of electric range with 3,000 pounds of payload, and can reach a top speed of 80 mph. Read more here. Photos by Chris Brown, Paul Clinton, and Amy Hercher.
Strong Production Reduces Class 8 Backlogs
Strong Class 8 production in the Month of September has impacted the backlog and build rate, according to an ACT Research report.
Commentary: The Remanufacturing World’s Problem With Cores
The biggest pain point for everyone involved in remanufacturing is cores. Things such as core management traceability, identifying cores, accounting for cores, space to store cores, and even the transportation of cores all add complexity to remanufacturing. Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini talks cores in her latest column.
2018 Medium-Duty Report
Big rigs are grabbing all the technology headlines today. But medium-duty truck and van models continue to see improved safety and productivity.
Electric Axle for Trucks Saves Up to 15% in Fuel, Hyliion Says
The Hyliion 6X4HE system, which includes an electric APU that saves another 12% in fuel, is being tested by three major fleets.
Driver iQ Offers Training Records for New Drivers
Background screening provider Driver iQ has announced that it is offering access to Truck Driving School Records, allowing carriers to access driving school records as part of the pre-employment process.