Virtual Technician diagnostic system helping fleets reduce downtime
MIAMI, Fla — Virtual Technician, Daimler Trucks North America’s new real time diagnostic system, has already been installed in about 11,000 vehicles, the company says. And about 10% of those have installed the optional Visibility package,… [Full Story]
BREAKING NEWS: Daimler Trucks North America unveils addition of Detroit axles to powertrain portfolio
MIAMI, Fla. — When Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) launched the Detroit brand in October 2011, it envisioned a brand that stood for more than its well-known engine offerings. Today, at a special briefing for the business press, DTNA… [Full Story]
Trailer Wizards to sell Vanguard trailers; adds to sales, HR teams
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards has inked a deal to sell Vanguard trailers across Canada, and has acquired its dealerships in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal and Moncton, the company announced. [Full Story]
ATA President to be Keynote Speaker for Pegasus TransTech User Conference
Gov. Bill Graves, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations , will be the keynote speaker at the Pegasus TransTech User Conference in Clearwater, Fla.
Michelin Announces 2013 theme for Challenge Design
The theme for the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design competition is “HALF! Lightweight with a passion.”
Weaker US economy won’t affect Class 8 demand this year: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research says it expects the pace of US economic activity to operate at around a 2% rate as 2012 unfolds, according to the January issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. [Full Story]
Ryder signs Source Interlink to Flex-to-Green lease agreement
Ryder System Inc. has signed its first Flex-to-Green lease agreement
Highway funding bill on fast track in Mo. Senate
Legislation is on a fast track in the Missouri Senate to bring the state into compliance with federal standards for commercial truckers and drunken driving penalties.
New Jersey Assemblyman Alex DeCroce dies at 75
New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Alex DeCroce, 75, died suddenly late Monday night at the Statehouse, just after the 214th Legislature held its final voting session.
New Jersey Assemblyman Alex DeCroce dies at 75
New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Alex DeCroce, 75, died suddenly late Monday night at the Statehouse, just after the 214th Legislature held its final voting session.