Paccar Recalls Trucks with Problematic Bendix Air-Brake Valve
Paccar Inc., one of several manufacturers whose trucks are affected by problems with a Bendix air-brake valve, has issued a recall that includes 21 Kenworth and Peterbilt models.
Healthy Trucking Summit Planned for April
The Healthy Trucking Association of America’s fourth annual Healthy Trucking Summit will take place April 24-26 in Atlanta at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.
COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac takes 29% stake in Northern Resource Trucking
CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac Transportation has entered into an agreement to acquire 29% of Northern Resource Trucking. [Full Story]
FTR Reports Preliminary Class 8 Orders for January
Preliminary data shows January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEM’s, according to FTR Associates.
Distracted-driving series by MLive Media Group sparks reader reaction, sometimes outrage
Kelsey Raffaele’s last words to a friend on her cellphone were, “Oh sh–, I’m going to crash.” The 17-year-old said it twice.
ATD Chairman: 'Change Will Come With or Without Us’
In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction of new federal regulations…
Outgoing ATD chair urges dealers to embrace change in final speech
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction… [Full …
Diesel and Gas Prices Continue to Creep Up, Oil Prices fall
U.S. diesel prices are up again this week by less than a tenth of a cent to $3.856, while the nation’s gas prices are up by a little more than 4 cents to $3.482, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s weekly report.
Class 8 net orders slide in January, but outlook still positive: FTR
NASHVILLE, Ind. — FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEM’s. January orders were down 17% month-over-month from December and 9% lower versus… [Full …
Sloan Transportation names Canadian sales director, marketing analyst
HOLLAND, Mich. — Sloan Transportation Products has named Heather Letts its new Canadian sales director while also hiring Lindsey Holstege as marketing analyst for its US and Canadian sales teams. [Full Story]