Got trucks? You’re a trucker
Have you seen the hilarious TV commercial where the mermaid is trying to convince her other mythical friends that they can actually take a picture of a check with their smartphone and automatically deposit it to their bank account? Step…
Less black and white when it comes to autonomous vehicles
Recently having attended the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, the issue of autonomous vehicles has become an intriguing topic of late, at least for me it has. Driverless cars and trucks were a big…
Russian Truckers Resume Protests Against Controversial Toll System
The protests included truck drivers crowding major city thoroughfares by driving at slow speeds in all lanes and then assembling for rallies . Long-distance truck drivers across Russia have begun a new series of protests against a national highway toll…
TRP rolls out new lubricant program
RENTON, Wash.— TRP has expanded its product offering to include a new full line of lubricants for all makes of trucks and buses to extend the longevity of these vehicle. Available in the United States, Canada and Latin America, TRP…
Stemco adds ZeroTouch Technology to TrailerTail product line
LONGVIEW, Texas — Stemco revealed todat that its adding ZeroTouch technology for its TrailerTail product line. ZeroTouch technology connects to the trailer’s built-in ABS ECU to automatically deploy the TrailerTail rear fairing when the vehicle reaches 35 mph. An early adopter…
FMCSA issues cargo tank safety advisory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an advisory that DOT407 and DOT412 cargo tanks manufactured by Keith Huber Inc. are not compliant. The tanks, manufactured before May 1, 2013, don’t meet Federal Hazardous…
Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck
TORONTO, Ont. – Mack Truck has brought its GuardDog Connect telematics platform to its LR model refuse truck. The system is now available across the entire line of Mack Trucks. GuardDog Connect monitors fault codes that could lead to unscheduled…
Dana reveals new portfolio of e-axles for hybrid and electric vehicles
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana introduced recently a new Spicer Electrified portfolio of fully integrated motor, control, and e-drive technologies that advance electric propulsion systems. “Dana has a unique ability to leverage knowledge across multiple end markets, and we are confident that…
Mack, Volvo Uptime Centers seeing impressive benefits
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mack and Volvo have received an award for their Certified Uptime Center training programs. The companies received a Brandon Hall Group gold award for Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy. The awards are given…
Isuzu Truck Recall Tied to Unintended Acceleration
Isuzu Technical Center of America is recalling 25,018 2014- to 2016-model year Isuzu NPR and NPR HD trucks and 2016-MY Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 4500HD, and 4500XD trucks because of potential unintended acceleration, according to the National …