Navistar recalling some 2018 Internationals with Cummins engines, Trail King recalling gooseneck trailers
Navistar is recalling approximately 224 model year 2018 International HX and LT series trucks with Cummins ISX15 Performance Series engines for a fuel pump issue, and Trail King is recalling certain 2012-2014 gooseneck trailers in which the pivot plate…
Increased cargo theft activity expected over Labor Day weekend
The firm says during Labor Day weekends of 2012 through 2016, it recorded 39 percent more thefts than on normal, non-holiday weekends. The 2016 Labor Day weekend had a total of 14 cargo theft incidents worth more than $2.5 million, SensiGuard reports.
Kar Joins Fleet Complete as Chief Strategy Officer
Toronto-based telematics provider Fleet Complete has announced that Sandeep Kar, an industry expert and influencer, has joined the company as the chief strategy officer to spur the company’s advancement internationally.
OOIDA: ELD mandate should be delayed
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) filed a petition today with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) claiming that 26 states have not yet incorporated an electronic logging regulation into state law and are not…
Cummins unveils fully electric day cab tractor
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins took the wrapping off its fully electric Class 7 demonstration urban hauler tractor today in Columbus, Ind. Called AEOS, the 4×2 day cab tractor features full high energy Li-ion battery electric power with zero emissions, and…
Hwy Pro web portal offers dispatch, business services
Coming to a smartphone near you is the Hwy Pro business process technology outsourcing app, which has already launched as a web portal — optimized for mobile devices — that gives participating owner-operators access to loads, invoicing and payment se…
Wabco signs agreement with Nexteer Automotive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive. According to the agreement, both companies will collaborate to develop and supply active steering systems for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles…
Mack Trucks gives its Customer Center a facelift
ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Mack Trucks opened its new, remodeled Mack Customer Center in Allentown, Penns. today. The new renovation cost Mack $3 million and includes facility enhancements, a reconfiguration of the floor plan and the addition of multiple interactive displays…
ELDs’ impact under study by C.H. Robinson/Iowa State University
With a white paper due as early as October, the broker is working with researchers to help the industry understand what ELDs could mean for hours, what productivity/capacity issues would result and what improvements could be made to ease the transition.
Knockout shots of the country’s top show rigs, full list of winners from GATS Pride & Polish
See a full list of winners from the GATS Pride & Polish show, held last week, along with beauty shots of the show’s top winners…