Garmin GPS
The dezl, an over-the-road trucking-specific navigation unit, has a built-in loudspeaker, five-in. display screen, trucking-related points of interest and customizable points-of-interest ratings. The unit comes with a built-in National Truck and Trailer Services Breakdown Directory with more than 30,000 repair and towing services. It can log hours, fuel and mileage records and has predictive routing, […]
Vigor completes Todd Shipyards deal
Vigor Industrial LLC said its $130 million purchase of Todd Shipyards Corp. is complete.
National Truck League hires new regional manager
LONDON, Ont. — National Truck League has announced Dave McRae has joined the company as its regional manager for Ontario. [Full Story]
Four products shortlisted for tech achievement award
TAMPA, Fla. — The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) have announced the four finalists for the group’s long-running Technical Achievement Award. [Full Story]
CTA warns new pallet requirements could slow Canada/US trade
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has voiced concerns about supply chain disruptions that could result from US requirements that wood packaging materials such as pallets be treated for bugs before crossing the border. [Full Story]
European Parliament votes to introduce CO2 limits in EU for new vans and light commercial goods vehicles; initial target of 175 g/km
The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The upper weight limit for this category is 3.5 tonnes when loaded. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to …
Petrobras joins Model Fuels Consortium II
Reaction Design, a leading developer of advanced combustion simulation software, announced that Brazil’s Petrobras has joined the Model Fuels Consortium II (MFC II). (Earlier post.) Petrobras was a participant in the inaugural phase of the Consor…
Truck catches fire on I-40
Traffic was backed up for hours after a semi truck caught fire on I-40 between Carlisle and Lonoke.
Toyota EV prototype to make European debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show
Toyota’s EV prototype—a Toyota iQ package equipped with an all-electric powertrain—will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota uses its Hybrid Synergy Drive technology as the platform on which to build its EV powertrain. Dev…
Land Rover to showcase diesel plug-in hybrid prototype at Geneva show
Land Rover’s Range_e diesel plug-in hybrid prototype will make its motor show debut at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show. (Earlier post.) The Range_e is one of several working prototypes currently being developed at Land Rover’s design an…