FedEx, Nissan Expand Testing of Electric Nissan e-NV200
HANOVER, Germany – Nissan unveiled the all-new 100% electric Panel Van version e-NV200 Concept, decorated with Nissan and FedEx graphics and logos, at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover.
Class 8 Demand Remains Soft in August
Weakness at the front end of the demand cycle for heavy duty commercial vehicles persisted into August, although underlying fundamentals are healthy, according to ACT Research Co.
Holland driver named June Trucker Buddy of the Month
Todd Fisher, a driver for Holland Enterprises, has been named the Trucker Buddy of the Month for June 2012 by Pam Grady, a second grade teacher with Aurora Elementary School, and her class.
J.D. Power: Medium-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improves, But Doesn’t Impact Satisfaction
Although reported fuel economy and quality improved for medium-duty trucks, the impact on satisfaction with new engines meeting the 2010 EPA emission regulations is negligible, according a report by J.D. Power and Associates.
Meritor adds to family of MTA trailer suspension series with two low-mount models
TROY, Mich.– Meritor announced the production of the MTA25 low-mount and MTA30 low-mount trailer suspensions, the two newest family members of its MTA (Meritor Trailing-Arm Air) suspension series for North American trailer operators. These…
TrailerTail Available in Europe, Pending Exemption, ATDynamics Says
HANOVER, Germany — ATDynamics says it’s introducing its TrailerTail and a shorter Eco50 product in Europe, pending a change in the European Union’s length limits which currently preclude their use.
BCTA logo gets facelift in preparation for 100th anniversary
LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia Trucking Association has been given a facelift in the form of a new association logo. Officials say the decision to create a new logo was spurred on it light of the BCTA’s 100th anniversary coming up…
Ritchie Bros. to host biggest Ontario auction of year next week
BOLTON, Ont. — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will be selling close to 2,450 equipment items and trucks in a two-day unreserved public auction in Bolton, Ont. Sept. 25-26. Equipment highlights heading to the auction block include 115 truck…
Class 8 demand remains soft in August: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Weak demand for commercial vehicles persisted into August, according to the latest report from ACT Research. ACT’s State of the Industry report covers Class 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market. …
EPA Inspector General: SmartWay Works Well But Needs Data Verification
SmartWay, the voluntary truck fuel economy and sustainability program run by the Environmental Protection Agency, is working well but needs to ensure that carrier data remains valid, says the agency’s Inspector General Arthur Elkins.