ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion performance.
June 21, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
XPO’s Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG
Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.
June 21, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
How Continental Is Evolving Into Complete Tire Management
UVALDE, Texas — While Continental is known largely as a tire manufacturer, the bulk of its business is technology-focused, and it recently showcased how the two areas are intersecting.
June 21, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
For NTDC Truckers, a Badge of Pride
National Truck Driving Championships Chairman Rodney Myers says though luck might play a role, it's preparation that determines success in the Super Bowl of Safety.
June 21, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Company Can’t Guarantee Air Bag Inflators Won’t Explode
DETROIT — A company that makes air bag inflators that have exploded in eight incidents argued that it can’t say for sure whether its inflators might cause further such incidents.
June 21, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs
Nikola Corp. will cut 270 jobs, including 120 in the United States, as the beleaguered truck maker seeks to slash cash outflows, the Phoenix-based company said.
June 20, 2023Business, Equipment
Peterbilt Announces New Paccar TX-18 Features
Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced an off-road calibration and rock-free mode for the Paccar TX-18 PRO transmission, the company announced June 14.
June 20, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback
President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
June 20, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective
Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed
It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.
June 20, 2023Business, Equipment
May Trailer Orders Decrease 54% Year-Over-Year
U.S. trailer orders more than halved in May compared with a year ago to an estimated 9,100 units, according to data released by ACT Research.
June 16, 2023