John G Smith
John G. Smith is Newcom Media's vice-president - editorial, and the editorial director of its trucking publications -- including Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, and Transport Routier. The award-winning journalist has covered the trucking industry since 1995.
Mack Super Econodyne Direct
Mack has combined its Super Econodyne spec' with a direct drive version of its mDrive Automated Manual Transmission, boosting fuel economy by as much as 1%. The option is designed for trucks with Gross Combination Weights of less than 80,000 pounds and remain in top gear for most of the time.
Navistar telematics with ELD
Navistar has unveiled its new OnCommand Connection Telematics, including hardware and software to support all Class 6-8 trucks with J1939 or J1708 diagnostic ports. While the existing OnCommand Connection linked 300,000 vehicles, the new offering will be offered to those who have not used telematics in the past, the company says.