International Truck to introduce over-the-air reprogramming
LISLE, Ill.— International Truck announced today it plans to offer over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for its N9, N10 and N13 engines. The company claims they are the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to offer this, and has completed its…
Truck Fleets Support Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards
A high percentage of fleet operators recently surveyed by the California clean transportation consortium CALSTART generally support higher national fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, reported Natural Gas Intelligence . Accordi…
Erb Transport thanks its employees
BADEN, Ont. — The last week of August marks the end of summer and the start of a new year for most, especially Erb Transport who takes the opportunity to thank its employees for another successful year. Every summer the…
Port’s problems shift attention to trucks, railroads: Editorial Agenda 2015
Hanjin Shipping and Hapag-Lloyd dropped Portland service after work slowdowns led to long lines of trucks and long turnaround times for loading and unloading ships. The Keep Oregon Trade Moving series of workshops was launched to find solutions to ship…
Firestone Industrial Names New President
Firestone Industrial Products has named Scott Damon its new president succeeding John Vincent who has been the president since 2010. In his new role, Damon will be tasked with leading the strategic growth of the business and its 1,100 global employees.
GMC Sierra HD Adds Steering Assist, Gooseneck Trailering
The GMC Sierra HD pickup will add several features for 2016, including active steering assist and a new gooseneck trailering package, according to General Motors. Several double cab and crew cab models will add Active Steering Assist power steering to …
Trailer Hybrid System Recovers Energy Lost During Braking
Two European startup companies, Skeleton Technologies and Adgero SARL, have developed the Kinetic Energy Recovery System, a hybrid system for road freight vehicles that attaches to a trailer and provides a boost to the vehicle. This hybrid system is de…
NTEA Names Director of Fleet Relations
Christopher Lyon, CAFM, was appointed director of fleet relations for the Association for the Work Truck Industry, also known as NTEA. He will replace Bob Johnson, who officially retires October 9, after more than 11 years of service to the Association.
Truck Drivers Block Highways Demanding End to Fire Bombs in Chile
Truck drivers in Chile are blocking highways to the capital Santiago to protest a lack of safety and attacks on vehicles in southern Chile allegedly done by pro-indigenous groups. The truckers, who have been driving from southern Chile’s Araucania regi…
TCA President Resigns From His Position
Bentley is the second TCA president to step down in two years, with Chris Burruss resigning in June 2014. Bentley plans to take time off before pursuing other opportunities in the trucking industry.