U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March climbed above 22,000 for the first time this year, WardsAuto.com reported. All truck makers but one notched gains.
April 15, 2019Business, Equipment
Class 8 Sales Surpass 22,000 in March
Business, Equipment
March Medium-Duty Sales Highlight Stable Market
U.S. sales of medium-duty trucks in March held steady, settling above 21,000, WardsAuto.com reported.
April 15, 2019Business, Equipment
Mack Makes Battery Refresher Standard
Mack Trucks announced it is making a battery refresher standard on all Mack models to maximize uptime and significantly extend the life of electrical charging-system components.
April 12, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
Stanadyne Buys Pure Power Technologies
Stanadyne has acquired Pure Power Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers headquartered in Columbia, S.C.
April 12, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
Bridgestone Adds Ecopia Steer Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced the launch of its Bridgestone R284 Ecopia steer tire, which is designed for improved fuel economy, enhanced treadwear and is SmartWay-certified for low rolling resistance.
April 12, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Editorial
Editorial: Keeping Up With the Hands of Time
The notion of being a hands-on worker still carries weight in professional circles. Increasingly, though, some of the things that once were decidedly hands-on are becoming much more hands-off thanks to the march of technological innovation.
April 11, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Top 100
Prognostics Takes Shape as the Future of Truck Repair
Condition-based maintenance is coming to commercial vehicles, and bringing with it transformative possibilities to expand real-time operational insights, foster an improved warranty process and, perhaps, accelerate sales of replacement parts, experts said.
April 11, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Digital Dashboard Cameras Gaining Truckers' Acceptance
As digital technology in trucking grows, so, too, do the ways it can be combined.
April 10, 2019Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
CVSA Petitions FMCSA to Drop Rear Underride Guard Label Requirement
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned federal regulators to eliminate a requirement that manufacturer certification stickers be on truck and trailer rear underride guards.
April 9, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
Trailers of the Future Will Be Smarter, Lighter, More Aerodynamic
Dry van and refrigerated trailers will evolve over the next 10 years to become more connected, lighter, more durable and more aerodynamic than todays equipment, executives at major trailer manufacturers said.
April 8, 2019