Bendix has record year for patents

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix says it received 52 U.S. patents in 2018, establishing a new record for the company. The company honored its inventors at an annual patent dinner. “We are proud to celebrate the inspiring work of our inventors…

Mack debuts electric LR refuse truck

Mack Trucks on Tuesday debuted an all-electric version of its LR refuse model, a battery-powered model that will begin testing next year by the New York City Department of Sanitation. The electric LR is powered by a powertrain consisting of two 130-kW …

Truckers News wants to see your tattoos

Truckers News wants to see the tattoos that America’s truck drivers proudly display. It’s not a contest, and there’s no prize. The goal is to show off how creative truckers are when it comes to decorating their bodies.

Mack Reveals Fully Electric LR Refuse Truck

Mack Trucks unveiled its Mack LR battery-electric vehicle (BEV), powered by two 130-kW motors producing a combined 496 peak hp and 4,051 lb.-ft. of torque, at WasteExpo 2019.

7 carriers on list of America’s best big companies

Several major trucking companies are included on a new list of America’s 500 best big companies. Named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers are: 159. Estes Express Line 202. FedEx 226. Penske Logistics 311. Averitt Express 3…

Meritor to Acquire AxleTech

Meritor, Inc. has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of The Carlyle Group, under which Meritor will acquire AxleTech for approximately $175 million in cash.

St. Christopher Fund hosts High $5 fund drive

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is encouraging its supporters to pledge a recurring $5 or more monthly donation in honor of a loved one as part of a  fundraising initiative which ends today. The fund is trying to recruit 100 new monthly recurr…