The difference between passionate speech and the truth
Passion is great, but the truth is often found far from it: The sleep apnea rulemaking being shelved does not mean a truck driver is now “more likely” to be nodding off behind the wheel, as noted a former Federal Railroad Administration official on CBS…
Eco Flaps gets EPA approval
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pre-approved Eco Flaps’ trailer splash guards to be used by vehicle manufacturers to meet GHG2 regulations through model year 2020 with a 1.25 percent reduction in fuel usage. “This is…
Cummins Connected Diagnostics now available to Zonar customers
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Zonar and Cummins revealed today Cummins Connected Diagnostics is now available to customers using Zonar’s smart fleet management solution. By obtaining data through Zonar’s V3TM telematics control unit, Cummins Connected Diagnostics wirelessly connects your engine to Cummins…
PIT Group participating in truck platooning research
MONTREAL, Que. – PIT Group announced recently that it is participating in Transport Canada’s Cooperative Truck Platooning Systems (CTPS) testing program. The test began July 24 and ends August 18 at the Motor Vehicle Test Centre in Blainville, Quebec. The…
Trail King Industries reveals new trailer
MITCHELL, S.D. — Trail King Industries announced it is rolling out a new trailer. The new is Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer features interchangeable gooseneck styles and is engineered to offer exceptional corrosion resistance, the company said. Moisture trapping areas have…
Wabash to buy Supreme Industries
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National has agreed to buy truck body builder Supreme Industries. The deal is worth US$21 per share, equal to US$364 million. Supreme is the second largest manufacturer of truck bodies in the U.S., with 2016 sales…
Commentary: Why the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal May Not Mean Much
Some are predicting the Amazon-Whole Foods acquisition will be a game-changer but it may not be as big of a deal for trucking as we think, says Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge in his August Hotline column.
Trail King Offers MG-HG Interchangeable Gooseneck Trailer
Trail King announced the introduction of the Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer, featuring interchangeable gooseneck styles.
Denso to Develop Automated Vehicle Tech
Denso Corp. says it’s establishing a new company to design and develop semiconductor IP cores, which are key semiconductor components for automated driving technology, according to the company.
Zonar V3 Features Cummins Connected Diagnostics
Cummins Connected Diagnostics is now available to customers using Zonar’s smart fleet management solution, offering critical information on engine maintenance and repair.