Coming off record year, Volvo predicting "good, but choppy 2012"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Volvo Trucks is predicting a “good, but choppy 2012,” coming on the heels of a banner year for the company, in which it grew its North American Class 8 retail market share nearly three points. [Full Story]
Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel. [Full Story]
House Readies Highway Bill
House Republicans will introduce a highway bill next week, said Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Mica’s announcement followed President Obama’s call in his State of the Union address for funding the…
Meritor renews supply deal with Fras-le
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Meritor has announced it has renewed an exclusive five-year pact with Fras-le to supply brake lining for its US and Canadian commercial vehicle markets. [Full Story]
FMCSA Clarifies Push-to-Talk Guidance
FMCSA released updated FAQs on its new handheld mobile telephone ban to clarify that the use of the push-to-talk function on mobile phones is permitted, under certain limited conditions.
Homeless people being counted in Genesee County
Alvon Lathan spent five years of his life homeless and addicted to drugs before seeking the help he needed to get clean, find housing and secure a job.
D&W Expands Corporate Production and Distribution Center
D&W Diesel is building a 55,000-square-foot addition to its production and distribution center.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Lands Largest Gain in 13 Years
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D&W Expands Corporate Production and Distribution Center
D&W Diesel is building a 55,000-square-foot addition to its production and distribution center. The expansion, expected to complete in spring 2012, is the fourth expansion for the company’s corporate headquarters in Auburn, N.Y.
Timken Enhances Heavy Truck Training Website
The Timken Company has added to its online training and information about wheel-ends for heavy-duty trucks.