International makes disc brakes standard on LT series
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced it’s making air disc brakes standard on all axles of its International LT series highway truck. The company has selected the Bendix ADB22X disc brake as its standard offering. “Our DriverFirst design philosophy…
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s Annual Convention
Cummins to put fully electrified powertrain system on road in 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cummins has announced it will have a fully electrified powertrain system available for its customers and on the road by the end of 2019. Making the announcement via teleconference June 14, Julie Furber, executive director of electrification…
Super Trucks: Pie in the Sky, or Pathway to Super Fuel Savings?
The DOE SuperTruck projects have demonstrated what’s possible. The next challenge is to turn the possible into the practical.
Meet the Pro-Marijuana, Pro-LGBT Rights Truck Driver Running for Governor of Alabama
Jason Childs says his job as a long-haul trucker has challenged his views about working- and middle- class Americans and how neither political party today is addressing their needs.
Transport Canada posts final rule requiring stability control
OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has issued its final rule requiring electronic stability control (ESC) on heavy trucks. The rule, published in the Canada Gazette II and available to read here, was applauded by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). ESC…
Economic Watch: Fed Hikes Interest Rates Again as Retail Sales, Inflation Ease a Bit
Despite retail sales falling by the biggest amount in 16 months and a dip in consumer prices, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the third consecutive quarter as the central bank signaled its confidence in the U.S. economy.
Stemco to open new brake friction manufacturing facility
ROME, Ga. – Stemco has announced the upcoming opening of its first brake friction production plant. The 43,000 sq.-ft. plant, located in Rome, Ga., will open in July and will manufacture brake shoes and friction components for medium- and heavy-duty…
Report: Four dead, including shooter, after UPS employee opens fire at San Francisco warehouse
The company’s official statement states “there are potentially multiple deaths, although some individuals were transported to the hospital and we are unsure of their status at this time.” AP is reporting three UPS employees and the shooter were killed.
Michelin buys telematics provider
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin has announced it has acquired telematics provider NexTraq. NexTraq is a subsidiary of Fleetcor Technologies, and provides tools for driver safety, management, and for enhancing fleet productivity. It also provides GPS fleet management tools for fleets…