New Paccar tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680 and T880
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The new Paccar tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880, the company announced. The new Paccar tandem axle, the industry’s lightest and most efficient tandem in its class, is designed to improve the…
Denso expanding heavy-duty aftermarket business
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Automotive parts powerhouse Denso is expanding its presence in the heavy-duty aftermarket, by bolstering its sales staff seven-fold and introducing new products. The company says it will leverage its automotive distribution channels to bring heavy-duty parts…
Stemco introduces new king pin removal system
LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco rolled out its new QwikXtract king pin removal system recently. Stemco said the system is suitable for use with most wheel end configurations and consists of an integrated cart and self-aligning industrial-strength press. The wheel end…
ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased in December
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.2% in December, following a revised 8.4% jump during November. According to the ATA, in December, the index equaled 133.8 (2000=100), down from…
US economy to continue slow expansion this year
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Truckable economic activity (TEA), a measure of the trucking industry’s health, is expected to grow in 2017 at a slightly stronger rate than last year. That was the message from Robert Dieli, president, RDLB Inc., who…
Trailcon appoints new customer service manager
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named Rob Bonsma its new customer service manager for key accounts. In his new position, Bonsma will report to Mike Krell, vice-president, sales and marketing. “In this role, Rob will focus on all day-to-day operations…
Trailer orders for December up 35%: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Final net trailer orders were at 34,000 units, the FTR reported recently. This number represents a 5% decrease month-over-month, but a 35% increase year-over-year. FTR said orders exceeded expectations for the second month in a row. December…
Truckers’ Blockade on Danube Bridge 2 Lifted
There are no more protesting truck drivers barring passage through Danube Bridge 2, which connects Vidin in Bulgaria to Calafat in Romania, local media report. Demonstrators have been assured by Vidin Governor Momchil Stankov that the situation at the …
SAF-Holland to Shift U.S. Production, Close Michigan Plants
Holland USA says it will close its two plants in Michigan and shift their component manufacturing to three of its remaining factories, which are closer to customers. As part of the restructuring, the Muskegon facility will retain the company’s Americas headquarters and engineering operations, and absorb sales and administrative functions from Holland.
Drivewyze Bypass Now at 2 Busy Ohio Weigh Stations
Drivewyze weigh station bypass service is now offered at two busy permanent weigh stations in Ohio, located on U.S. Interstates 70 and 71. Through an agreement between Drivewyze and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the state began offering weigh station bypasses at the Guernsey weigh station on Interstate 70 and the Clinton weigh station on Interstate 71. “The delivery of the bypass service in Ohio is an important step forward in the continued expansion of North America’s largest bypass service network,” said Brian Heath, president and CEO of Drivewyze.