Security divider and deck board

Ancra's new Security Divider and Deck Board comes in the form of lightweight high-density polyethylene panels that can be configured as a deck board or secure bulkhead.

In-cab reefer controls

Carrier Transicold Supra refrigeration units can now be controlled from inside a cab using Cab Command, a unit that can be mounted in the dashboard.

Heavy-duty scan tool

Bosch has unveiled its HDS 200 heavy-duty scan tool to support those working on Class 4-8 trucks -- whether the users are in an aftermarket shop that occasionally repairs such vehicles, a dedicated heavy-duty operation that needs a second triage tool, or a mobile repair unit.

Safety council names new board

LANGLEY, BC -- Safety Driven: The Trucking Safety Council of BC has welcomed a new board of directors, who will service the group dedicated to reducing the number and severity of workplace injuries and fatalities in the trucking and moving and storage sectors.

All Together Now: Manufacturers have growing say in vehicle spec’s

It is impossible to talk about engine oils without tapping into the benefits that have emerged with new CK4 and fuel-efficient FA4 formulas. The story was no different when Total invited members of our editorial team to visit a blending facility in Montreal, where the world's fourth-largest oil company prepares and bottles lubricants for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Regional tire comes with confidence guarantee

Michelin has unveiled a new drive tire for urban and regional fleets - the X Multi D - that comes complete with a new "confidence guarantee".

U.S. Safety Measurement System data flawed: report

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to replace the Safety Measurement System (SMS) - used to determine which carriers are at a high risk of future crashes.

Navistar COO to speak at NACV breakfast

ATLANTA, GA -- Persio Lisboa, executive vice president and COO of Navistar, will be the keynote speaker of the 26th annual Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) Breakfast and Briefing, to be held during the new North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta.

IN PRINT — Neat Fleet: VNR 400 fleet spec’ offers plenty

Cash-conscious fleets are often loathe to spend extra money on extra options. Their units are seen as workhorses; the no-frills machines to focus on specific tasks. But there are still plenty of bells and whistles available in the fleet spec' version of Volvo's new VNR 400.

IN PRINT — Tool Time: 8 tools shops can’t live without

Few things will improve a mechanic's productivity better than the proper tool. Sure, any wrench will turn a fastener, but a torque wrench will ensure exact clamping force. In the digital realm, the right app can offer quick access to underlying fault codes and even help to refine shop schedules.

IN PRINT — Tailgate Party: Platooning questions involve more than tech

Nike wants a runner to complete a marathon in under two hours, but the target will involve more than the company's swoosh-marked shoes. Other marathoners will take turns running in the controlled race, helping to optimize the aerodynamic conditions that can be leveraged by the record hopeful who will tuck in behind them. It's not the only sport to leverage the pulling forces of "drafting". The concept has been used everywhere from cycling's Tour de France to the ovals of NASCAR. With the help of emerging technology such as adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation systems, trucking could be on the cusp of realizing the same techniques - using automatically set following distances in a process known as platooning.

Event to show how to run on less

NEW YORK, NY - Seven fleets that collectively operate about 11,000 power units and 26,000 trailers have signed on to participate in Run on Less - a fuel-efficiency demonstration that runs September 6-28 and wraps up at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Georgia.The event is being run by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, which has already developed a library of "confidence reports" that quantify the benefits realized through different fuel-saving technologies.

Board identifies causes of Quebec crash

MONTREAL, QC - A chain of events - including tight following distances and the unexpected application of another truck's emergency brakes -- ultimately led to the death of a truck driver on the Metropolitan Expressway, Quebec's workplace health and safety board has determined. Gilbert Prince, a driver with Enterprise Gestion Georges and Robert, died at the scene of the August 9 collision on Route A40. Smoke from the resulting fire was reportedly seen as much as 30 kilometers away. It all began when a Bombardier fuel truck stopped unexpectedly on Lajeunesse Street, according to Commission des norms, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST). The cube van that was following it was able to stop in time, but a Givesco flatbed to its rear ended up hitting the back of the cube van. Prince's fuel tanker collided with those.

Daimler, WABCO sign AMT deal

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Daimler Trucks has extended a supply agreement with WABCO for heavy-duty Automated Manual Transmission controls in North America, Europe, Japan and South America. Domestically, that affects Freightliner and Western Star brands.

Disc brakes for International LT

International is making air disc brakes standard on all axles for all models of the International LT series.