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Kenworth Offers Eaton UltraShift Plus as Option in Medium-Duty Models

Kenworth Truck Co. is offering Eaton Corp.’s UltraShift Plus Vocational Active Shifting transmission as an option in its T370, T440 and T470 medium-duty models equipped with the Paccar PX-9 engine.

May 8, 2015

NTSB Recommends Video Recorders on Heavy Trucks and Buses

The National Transportation Safety Board on April 29 issued a recommendation that heavy truck and bus fleet operators deploy in-cab video system recorder technology to monitor their drivers.

April 30, 2015

Truck Operators Urged to Monitor Tire Pressure

BOSTON — Proper tire inflation saves money, tank truck executives meeting here were reminded.

April 29, 2015

Cummins’ 1Q Profit Rises on Higher North American Engine Sales

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said first-quarter profit rose on higher engine sales in North America.

April 28, 2015

Wabash Reports Higher 1Q Earnings, Record Order Backlog

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported higher first-quarter earnings and a record order backlog as demand for new equipment remained strong.

April 28, 2015

Temporary Funding Bill Still Up in the Air, Chairman Bill Shuster Says

WASHINGTON — With only 33 days left to pass a temporary funding extension for the nation’s transportation system, the man who heads the House Transportation Committee said he doesn’t know where the money will come from or how long the extension will last.

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April 28, 2015

Maritime Interests Seek Upgraded Freight System

WASHINGTON — U.S. maritime interests added voices to a growing chorus seeking more federal transport funding, citing a $28.9 billion shortfall for freight-network upgrades.

April 27, 2015

Proper Inflation, Wheel Balancing Help Extend Tire Life, Experts Say

Preventive tire maintenance handled in-house with everyday equipment is vital for private fleets looking to maximize tread wear and longevity, even for those that outsource some or all of their work, fleet and industry experts said.

April 27, 2015

Jack Cooper Sees Car Haulers Benefiting From Rail Delays

Jack Cooper Holdings Corp., the 87-year-old transporter of cars and light trucks, is preparing to haul more vehicles as rail delays cause automakers in theÌýUnited StatesÌýto seek alternatives.

April 24, 2015