House Will Push Highway Extension
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor The House, unable to resolve internal differences regarding its five-year, $260 billion highway bill and opposed to the Senate’s two-year, $109 billion measure, is going to push for a three-month extension of the …
Peterbilt Introduces ‘New From the Ground Up’ Model 579
LOUISVILLE, KY — Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled its all-new Model 579 during the Mid-America Trucking Show following the most extensive and rigorous product development process in the company’s history. The truck features distinctive aerodynamic …
#MATS: New Detroit transmission completes Detroit integrated powertrain
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Citing the need to have powertrain components optimized to work together, Daimler Trucks North America has now added a transmission to its Detroit lineup, completing Detroit’s powertrain offerings.The 12-speed, direct- or…
Cummins to Have 2014-compliant Engines in Service by 2013
LOUISVILLE, KY — Cummins Inc. says it will be ready to ship its full line-up 2014-compliant heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engines a full year ahead of deadline, and they’ll feature improved reliability and fuel economy.
‘2020 Super Truck’ Wins Freightliner Design Contest on Facebook
LOUISVILLE, KY — Swoopy styling and interior innovations by a young art student won Freightliner Trucks’ Future of Pride & Profit design contest, conducted over the last four months strictly on Facebook.
COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac nets contract to haul NGLs for Provident Energy
CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac Transportation has entered into a new contract to haul a “significant” new volume of NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) on behalf of Provident Energy in northeastern B.C., the company announced.
Crashes down on ‘Old Kamloops Highway’
That was especially the case in the spring of 2010, when a rash of accidents involving mostly large transport trucks had local politicians and residents calling for a ban of the vehicles on the two-lane highway that runs along Nicola Lake.
How Do You Know Your Drivers Are Doing Proper Inspections?
A key strategy that has emerged for fleets to help improve their scores under FMCSA’s new Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement regime – more commonly known as CSA – is a proper pre-trip inspection.
Meritor Introduces FueLite 6×2 Tandem Axle, Brings New Technology to Customer Support
The FueLite tandem axle from Meritor made its debut at the Mid-America Trucking Show on Tuesday. It is the first member of its SoloDrive Series axles which features 6×2 tandem rear axles.
Infrastructure Funding: What Now?
It’s more than two years late and still no one knows if Congress will pass a highway bill this year, much less what will be in it.