DT12 transmission now available with DD13 engine

DETROIT, Mich. -- The DT12 automated manual transmission (AMT) is now available for the Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the Detroit DD13 engine, Detroit Diesel Corp. announced.

Detroit’s Virtual Technician eliminates downtime in 80% of incidents

DETROIT, Mich. -- Since introducing its Virtual Technician remote diagnostics program in 2011, Detroit has deployed 60,000 vehicles with the technology and logged more than two million incidents.

Carrier Transicold says its new reefer saves weight, reduces cost

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold says its new Vector 8500 trailer refrigeration unit is lighter, and better performing than previous units.

Cummins subsidiary develops new hybrid system

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Crosspoint Kinetics, a subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, has developed a second-generation parallel-electric hybrid system that can be used in package delivery applications.

Canadian Recruiting & Retention Conference to return

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Canadian Recruiting & Retention Conference, hosted by Over the Road, is back.

Product Watch – 2013-09-18

Don’t let these three common mistakes kill your next work truck spec’

At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the...

Michelin Retread Technologies launch new tire

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin Retread Technologies launched a new tire that promises year-round drive axle traction and optimized features for difficult winter driving.

Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...

Bendix expands online brake school curriculum

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its curriculum at the Bendix On-Line Brake School.

PeopleNet-McLeod LoadMaster integration aims to solve complexities of LTL sector

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and MINNEAPOLIS -- PeopleNet today announced an integration with McLeod Software’s LoadMaster LTL to better address the complexities of the companies’ less-than-truckload customers.

Cummins announces new global engine platform

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has developed a new global engine platform, which it says will complement its existing engine line.

News First – 2013-09-16

Tallman Truck Centres staff celebrate 40 years in business

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centres threw a major party Sept. 14, to celebrate 40 years in business and reward the staff that made it possible.

ATA, OOIDA agree there should be no short-cuts in introducing sleep apnea testing requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Both the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are supporting new legislation that will require the US government to follow the established rulemaking process when...