A federal judge in Chicago has granted final approval of a $135 million settlement between a court-certified class of an estimated 45,000 plaintiffs and Navistar Inc. in connection with the truck maker’s troubled model year 2011-2014 MaxxForce engines.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Chassis Provider FlexiVan to Merge With American Intermodal Management
I Squared Capital acquired a majority stake in FlexiVan Leasing Inc., the private equity firm said. As a result, the company said it is merging FlexiVan with American Intermodal Management.
January 28, 2020Paccar Q4 Net Income Slips, but Annual Profit, Revenue Hit Records
While revenue and profits dipped in the fourth quarter, Paccar Inc. extended its streak of annual profitability to 81 consecutive years in 2019 as it posted records for net income and revenue.
January 28, 2020SAF-Holland Adds to Customer Services With New Digital Catalog
GRAPEVINE, Texas — SAF-Holland will relaunch its aftermarket parts-on-demand electronic catalog in a more comprehensive and user-friendly digital format, POD Plus. The company said the new catalog would be available to all of its distribution channel in the second quarter, calling it another step in SAF-Holland’s digital transformation.
January 27, 2020FHWA Grant Will Support Autonomous Crash Truck in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will use a recently awarded federal grant to deploy an autonomous attenuator truck.
January 24, 2020Preparing New Technicians for Success
Diesel technician jobs are becoming more high-tech and specialized as truck manufacturers progressively adopt digital componentry. The profession is suffering from a worker deficit, and fleets find themselves hiring recruits fresh from technician school.
January 24, 2020Bendix Partners With OptiCat on E-Commerce
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with OptiCat to distribute digital product data and photographs securely to Bendix’s channel partners for use on e-commerce platforms.
January 24, 2020Rear Axle Ratios Are Still Moving Downward
Downspeeding saves fuel, and with aerodynamics and tires continuing to improve, truck manufacturers are experimenting with still lower rear axle ratios.
January 24, 2020Electronic Braking Systems Expected to Gain Traction
After two decades of use in Europe, electronic braking systems will make significant inroads in the North American commercial vehicle market in the coming years to support the development of driver-assist technology and electric trucks, some industry experts said.
January 24, 2020Daimler Tests Whether Household Waste Can Be Used in Car Parts
Daimler AG agreed to test recycled waste produced by Israel’s UBQ Materials Ltd. to see if it’s viable for use in car parts for new vehicles.
January 22, 2020