Daimler focuses on total cost of ownership with latest product introductions
HANOVER, Germany — Andreas Renschler, member of the Daimler AG board overseeing truck and bus operations, says he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the industry’s prospects, even in light of lingering economic concerns in…
Daimler showcases integrated safety systems
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler has been developing a suite of integrated safety systems, which will likely be offered in North America within the next few years.
Diligent Drivers Can Help Improve Tire Maintenance
Compared to, say, slopping out a hog barn, checking tire pressure is a hoot. No wonder drivers take so readily to the task.
Wabco Shows OptiDrive, EBS at IAA Show
By Sven-Erik Lindstrand, HDT European Editor HANOVER, GERMANY — Wabco yesterday showcased its Maxx air disc brake technology, a new range of high-performance, single-piston braking products for trucks, buses and trailers worldwide, at the IAA Commerci…
Customers: Give ’em What they Want
A few three-martini lunches and a hunting trip won’t hurt your chances of keeping a good customer, but it will take more than a few perks to keep today’s fleets coming back.
VT Hackney Ramps Up Production Capacity with Plant in Kansas
VT Hackney Inc., a company of VT Systems Inc., will increase the production of its Kidron insulated and refrigerated truck bodies by more than 50% annually with its recently opened production facility in Kansas.
Trucker going to prison for cocaine conspiracy
A British Columbia truck driver admitted Monday he was stupid to get involved with a high-profile gang figure, the father of his grandchild, in a scheme to import Mexican cocaine into Canada, but his contrition didn’t prevent a judge from sentencing hi…
Werner Co. Acquires Knaack LLC
Werner Co. announced that it has acquired 100% of the ownership of Knaack LLC, a unit of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business.
Electric Trucks to Roll out of the Bronx
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. will begin assembling electric trucks at a new facility in Bronx, N.Y., by the end of the year, according to a recent article by Crain’s New York Business.
Kentucky’s I-69 Project Advances with Opening of Ramp to I-24
The development of an Interstate-69 corridor in western Kentucky took another step forward with the opening of an extended and widened ramp connecting I-69 southbound lanes to I-24 westbound lanes in Lyon County.