Diesel tax ballot effort heads to Arkansas governor
Truckers in Arkansas could soon be footing more responsibility to help make sure roads are in good shape. A bill on its way to Gov. Mike Beebe would let voters decide whether to boost the 22.5-cent diesel tax by 5 cents per gallon. The increase is one-…
OOIDA, Land Line media land in Louisville
The Mid-America Trucking Show is THE buzz this week. For those who can’t make the show and for those who are there, OOIDA media are pushing out show happenings and trucking news via multiple formats on multiple platforms on a multitude of devices.
A challenge to Aker funding ends
A shipping company has ended its challenge to Pennsylvania funding a $42 million bailout of the Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Kenworth offers improved truck specs
The new T660 configuration removes the standard under-cab chassis fairing and replaces it with a cab-mounted extension of the hood fender.
Kenworth offers improved truck specs
The new T660 configuration removes the standard under-cab chassis fairing and replaces it with a cab-mounted extension of the hood fender.
Air disc brakes made standard
Peterbilt will make front-axle air disc brakes standard across its entire Class 8 truck and tractor line.
Bendix debuts collision mitigation technology
Bendix Wingman Advanced is a collision mitigation technology that expands on the Bendix Electronic Stability Program.
GPS traffic feature
IntelliRoute TND line of over-the-road GPS units offers past and real-time traffic views.
Refrigerated unit control system
System features distributed electronics for increased reliability and simpler troubleshooting.
#MATS: Kenworth offers new seats, regional T660 and 6×6 T370
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth unveiled several new products today, including a line of high-end seats, a regional version of its T660 and an all-wheel drive 6×6 T370. [Full Story]