Navistar returns to profitability
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar this morning reported its first quarterly profit since initiating a turnaround plan more than three years ago. The company reported Q2 net income of US$4 million on revenues of $2.2 billion. Revenues were down 18% on…
Daimler Trucks to Cut 1,240 Jobs
DTNA has announced it will lay off about 1,240 workers across its North American production facilities in response to sustained reductions in truck orders. Calling it a workforce adjustment, DTNA will lay off workers at its Mount Holly, N.C., Gastonia,…
FMCSA Rule Requires Passengers to Wear Seatbelts in Large Trucks
Passengers riding in large commercial trucks will be required to use seat belts when the vehicles are operated on public roads in interstate commerce, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced. The new rule will be effective Aug. 8,…
Volvo to Showcase Refuse Truck Models at WasteExpo
Volvo will feature three models at its booth at the event, which takes place from June 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. WasteExpo 2016 is a refuse-industry event for the private and public, small, medium, and large, waste management companies, m…
Bridegstone reveals new retread for refuse applications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of its new Bandag BRM3 retread today. The retread features a proprietary compound and advanced tread design. It is engineered to deliver a balance of long wear, durability and traction and is designed to be…
New software aims to streamline employee files for transportation companies
NEW HAMBURG, Ont. – Erb Group has chosen TruckRight to completely transform how the company maintains its employee files, saying the software is a ‘true cradle to grave solutions.’ “We really think this solution will enable us to automate and…
Peterson’s full product line featured in new 2016 Master Catalog
GRANDVIEW, Mo. – Peterson Manufacturing has released its 2016 Master Catalog, featuring over 2,000 vehicle safety system solutions, over 400 lighting, safety and accessory items and technical and reference information. Available as a PDF on a free flash drive, the…
Joplin, Mo. to host 34th Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition
HOUSTON, Texas – The ‘Giants of Joplin’ will roll into Joplin, Mo. June 9-11 for the 34th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition. “The return of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to Joplin, which has a strong history in trucking and transportation,…
Commercial truck passengers now required to wear seat belts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Buckle up! The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced today that passengers riding in large commercial trucks will be required to use seat belts whenever the vehicles are operated on public roads in interstate…
CarriersEdge launches new mobile app dedicated to driver training
MARKHAM, Ont. – CarriersEdge revealed today that it is offering a new mobile training app for truck drivers. The company says it is the industry’s first dedicated online training app, and it can be used to access the company’s complete…