Investigators Say Truck Driver Involved In Chattanooga Wreck That Killed 6 People Was New On The Job
Investigators said Thursday that a driver whose semi rammed into vehicles stopped at a Chattanooga construction site, killing six, was new on the job. NTSB spokesman Pete Kotowski said Benjamin Brewer was making his first run for Cool Runnings Express …
Great Dane invites suppliers to showcase innovation
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced plans for its first ever Supplier Summit and Innovation Challenge, where it will reward innovation from its suppliers. The event will be held Sept. 28-30 in Savannah, Ga. The goal, according to Bob…
No surprises with June’s Class 8 order activity
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 truck orders came in at a predictable 19,624 units in June, according to FTR. This marked the fourth straight month of declines, with a total that was 25% off last June’s number and 2%…
Unemployment Lowest in 7 Years, Manufacturing Eases
The nation’s unemployment rate fell 0.2 of a percent point in June to 5.3%, its lowest rate since April 2008, while 7,400 jobs were added in the for-hire trucking sector. The overall increase was less than the 254,000 jobs added in May, which has been …
Country’s ‘Most Beautiful Female Trucker’ Hails From Pennsylvania
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Truck components manufacturer expands into US market
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — A new supplier of suspension and brake components has entered the US/Canada market, with a goal of doubling its North American market share by 2018. Rassini is a Mexican industrial company that designs and manufactures suspension and…
Bendix offers S-cam brake maintenance tips
ELYRIA, Ohio — As part of its Tech Tips series, Bendix is offering advice on how to properly maintain S-cam brakes. “It’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick adjustment, grease job, and new brake pads, but there’s much…
Stemco acquires Goodyear air springs business unit
LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco announced recently that it has acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear air springs, as well as Super Cushion and Spring Ride air springs, from ContiTech, a division of Continental Corporation. This unit was part of the business…
Kenworth vehicle diagnostics system now in production
KIRKLAND, Wash.– New Kenworth Class 8 trucks with the Paccar MX-13 engine are coming equipped with TruckTech+, the company announced earlier this week. The Kenworth TruckTech+ improves vehicle diagnostics by providing information on engine health to fleet managers and dealers…
Economic Watch: Jobs Growing, Manufacturing Expanding
Private sector employment increased by 237,000 jobs from May to June, according to payroll processor ADP’s National Employment Report. That’s the biggest gain since last December and the third straight month-over-month improvement.