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Engine Maker Cummins Endorses Fuel Additives Amid Tighter Emissions Regulations

Cummins Inc. recently endorsed two fuel additives, marking the first time the diesel engine maker has taken such a step.

July 24, 2017

Electronic Stability Control: A New Standard for Trucking Industry

New Classes 7-8 tractors sold on or after Aug. 1 must be equipped with electronic stability control, which means that more fleets will need a greater understanding of the technology.

July 24, 2017

FMCSA Chief: CSA to Have Public Meeting, Defends ELD Mandate

WASHINGTON — A meeting to gather input on ways to improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability performance scoring program for carriers will be scheduled this year, the country’s top trucking regulator told House lawmakers on July 18.

July 20, 2017

Southern California Ports Release Proposed Clean Air Action Plan Update

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., released their proposed 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update as they prepare ultimately to achieve zero emissions for trucks and terminal equipment.

July 19, 2017

Prestolite Adds Technology to Protect Alternators

Prestolite Electric developed isolated ground technology for its IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators to protect engines from potentially severe electrolytic damage caused by stray voltage.

July 19, 2017

Special Care Taken to Haul Out-of-This-World Cargo Along East Coast

Motorists on Interstate 95 might be doing a double-take this summer as they share the road with a tractor-trailer hauling a highly unusual piece of cargo — a 5,500-pound Mars rover replica.

July 19, 2017

Mining Companies Looking at New Fleets, Could Use Autonomous Trucks to Save Millions

Mining companies in Australia, the world’s biggest exporter of iron ore and coal, are poised to approve fresh investments in projects, driven by rallying commodity prices and the need to replace depleting deposits, according to global equipment supply giant, Komatsu Ltd.

July 17, 2017

Navistar Begins Selling Telematics Service

Navistar International Corp.’s OnCommand Connection Telematics product is available for purchase, as scheduled, after being introduced in March.

July 17, 2017

Instantly Rechargeable Vehicle Battery Emerges at Purdue

A technology developed by researchers at Purdue University could provide an “instantly rechargeable” method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging electric and hybrid vehicle batteries, according to the West Lafayette, Ind., school.

July 17, 2017