U.S. trailer builds up 14% in August
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 extra days compared to July, August capitalized on the additional…
Potential steer axle problem prompts recall of more than 1,000 Volvo, Mack, Autocar trucks
A potential problem in Dana D-Series and E-Series steer axles that could result in a complete loss of steering prompted Mack, Volvo and Autocar to recall more than 1,000 potentially affected trucks.
Group seeks 30-minute rest break exemption for certain fuel haulers
The group is asking FMCSA to allow the drivers to not observe the 30-minute break, as long as those 30 minutes are spent attending the load.
BorgWarner Talks Hybrids, Electric Trucks at NACV Show
BorgWarner expects the hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market to see a 32.9% compound annual growth rate, increasing from 49,000 units in 2017 to 115,000 units in 2020.
Trucker named Highway Angel for helping fellow trucker injured in crash
Elkhart, Ind.-based trucker Dave Begley stopped to help a fellow trucker who had crashed into the woods off of I-80 in Pennsylvania.
International reveals new vocational truck
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 engine, and was designed with uptime in mind, according to…
No. 9 with the Bossman: Guilty by Association show wraps in Missouri
The ninth Guilty by Association Truck Show is in the books, and if ‘Bossman’ Bryan Martin and 4 State Trucks crew keep breaking records, this show is going to spill over from Missouri on into Oklahoma. Rat rods, custom showpieces, 500-plus working truc…
Navistar optimistic about future, steps up collaboration with VW
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 touted the progress the company has made during its turnaround,…
Hendrickson Partners With Freightliner on 6×2 Liftable Forward Tandem Axle
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Freightliner Trucks to offer the OptiMaax 6×2 liftable forward tandem axle on the new Cascadia, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
Thermo King’s New Refrigeration Unit to Offer Data-Driven Intelligence
Temperature control solutions maker Thermo King, has announced Connected Precedent trailer refrigeration unit at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.