Navistar first to market with Eaton Procision dual-clutch transmission

LISLE, Ill.— Navistar announced today that it will be first to market with the Eaton Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions for its International DuraStar medium-duty trucks. The new transmissions deliver…

Eaton upgrades aftermarket offerings

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton has enhanced its commercial vehicle aftermarket offerings with a new name and the addition of multiple new genuine Fuller transmission components. What was known as the…

Details of the 2015 PeopleNet User Conference released

PHOENIX, Ariz. – PeopleNet announced recently that its annual User Conference will be taking place August 24-26 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, The…

Caterpillar, Navistar Ending Truck Collaboration

PEORIA, IL -- Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it will begin independently designing and manufacturing its Cat vocational truck family at its plant in Victoria, TX, with production to begin next year.

CITT Goes Mobile, Introduces New Private Trucking Courses

TORONTO -- CITT has made it that much easier for professionals to build their supply chain logistics abilities through specialized online courses towards the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation while it has just unveiled a set of courses aimed at those in private trucking.

Trailer Orders Unusually Strong, Used Trucks Sales Higher

COLUMBUS, IN -- Trailer net orders in the U.S. during June totaled nearly 27,900 units, jumping more than 73% since May while used truck sales also improved.

Freight Transport Future Remains ‘Bright’

ARLINGTON, VA -- A new report released on Monday shows the amount of freight that's expected to be moved over the next decade should increase by nearly 30% from its current level.

New Research Shows Summer Poses Added Risk for Drivers

LEICESTERSHIRE, UK -- Summer is in full swing, and the accompanying high temperatures might be carrying an added danger for drivers that you might not know about. A study released late this spring by Loughborough University in the UK reveals that even mild dehydration can be the equivalent of being over the drunk-driving limit in terms of driver errors. Yes, being behind even a little bit on the amount of fluids a trucker takes in each day can lead to increased risks for accidents and even the potential for financially damaging lawsuits that can follow a crash.

Canada Cartage Offers New Private Fleet Management Tools

TORONTO -- A provider of outsourced fleet services, Canada Cartage, is releasing a series of three private truck fleet benchmarking tools to provide senior management teams with research tools to help them assess fleet return on investment.

OTDC: Take a lap of the championship course with stunning 360-degree video

All-time great competitor Jeffrey MacLean guides us through the course in the ultimate interactive video experience

Avon, Ohio named new location for Bendix headquarters

  ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced today that its new headquarters will be located in Avon, Ohio. The company signed an agreement to purchase an approximately 60-acre…

TransForce Second Quarter Profit, Revenue Jump

MONTREAL, QC - The trucking and logistics giant TransForce Inc. reported higher profits and revenue in the second quarter of the year but has lowered expectations for the remainder of 2015.

Bendix Moving HQ, But Not Far Away

ELYRIA, OH -- After Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced in February it planned to build a new headquarters in Northeast Ohio, the company announced on Friday it has found a place for a new home, but not far from its current location.

Interest in Natural Gas Powered Big Rigs Wanes

COLUMBUS, IN - Interest in natural gas (NG) powered Class 8 trucks has slowed in North America, at least in terms of sales, according to a new report from the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Kenworth Quebec opens new facility

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. – Kenworth Quebec recently opened a new full service facility in Saint-Georges, Que. The new 17,000 sq. ft. facility is called Kenworth Beauce and is located four kilometres…