Kenworth unveils array of product enhancements

ATLANTA, Ga. – Kenworth has unveiled a series of enhancements to products and services against the backdrop of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The TruckTech+ over-the-air program for Paccar MX engines and aftertreatment-related software wil…

Expect ‘normal’ year in truck sales: Kenworth GM

ATLANTA, Ga. – Kenworth’s general manager seem unfazed by a projected plunge in North American truck sales, stressing that the year to come will still represent “more of a normal year” for truck makers. The OEM expects the Canadian and…

Commercial vehicle market continues to deteriorate

COLUMBUS, Ind. –ACT Research is forecasting a pullback in build rates for heavy-duty trucks and trailers as the commercial vehicle market is continuing to deteriorate. “While less cliff-like, MD market indicators continue to support a modest correction…

Great Dane debuts FleetPulse trailer tracking system

ATLANTA, Ga. — Great Dane has launched a new trailer telematics system at the North America Commercial Vehicle Show. FleetPulse has been three years in the making. The company said it first consulted with fleets to determine what information they…

Strike looms at Canadian National

MONTREAL, Que. — Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) at Canadian National could go on strike as early as Nov. 19, the union said Monday after the legally mandated conciliation period ended last week. Some 3,000 conductors, trai…