TMD introduces new disc brake friction material, launches program to reduce relining costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- TMD Friction has rolled out a new program it says will help fleets reduce brake reline costs.

Trucking conditions improve in January: FTR report

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions improved in January, jumped 2.2 points from December to a new reading of 10.6 on the FTR Trucking Conditions index (TCI).

Meritor FueLite 6×2 axle with Meritor Wabco ECAS named top technical achievement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) today named the Meritor FueLite 6x2 axle with Meritor Wabco’s electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) the top technical achievement of 2012.

How can a QR code improve uptime?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Beginning in April, all new Volvo and Mack trucks will have a QR code attached to the edge of the driver's side door.

Volvo focuses on uptime with new products, partnerships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Volvo Trucks is promising improved uptime with its latest series of products and partnerships, announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council meetings here this week.

MTA elects new executive committee, board of directors for 2013-2014 term

WINNIPEG. Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association elected its Board of Directors and Executive at its Annual General Meeting today.

Mack to feature information-storing QR codes on all new trucks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mack has announced that all its new trucks will feature a unique QR code to speed service response times and improve customer uptime. QR codes, or quick response codes, are matrix bar codes that supply rapid retrieval of...

Mack debuts Granite MHD 4×2

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Mack’s iconic Granite has broken into the Class 7 market, in the form of a 4x2 Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) configuration, showcased for the first time at the NTEA Work Truck Show this week.

Navistar board appoints Troy Clarke as president, CEO

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has appointed Troy A. Clarke as its president and CEO, effective April 15. Clarke, currently the company's president and chief operating officer, will also join the board of directors. At the same time, Lewis B....

Tom Kretsinger, Jr., of American Central Transport, Inc., to lead TCA as 2013-2014 chairman

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has elected Tom Kretsinger, Jr., president of American Central Transport, Inc., Liberty, Missouri, as its 2013-2014 chairman.

Brian Kurtz Trucking and Bison Transport take grand prizes in TCA’s National Fleet Safety awards

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Canadian carriers pulled off a clean sweep of the top National Safety Awards presented at The Truckload Carriers Association conference.

PeopleNet launches first-of-its-kind trailer-tracking solution

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- PeopleNet has introduced a first-of-its-kind trailer-tracking solution, with an onboard computing provider that requires no additional trailer hardware. PeopleNet made the announcement at the Truckload Carriers...

Alberta Motor Transport Association selects next Road Knights team

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association has selected its next team of road safety ambassadors: the 2013-2014 AMTA Road Knights.

Freightliner creates ‘Framework’ for truck equipment manufacturer support

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Freightliner has introduced its Frameworks Truck Equipment Manufacturers program at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show this week. The Frameworks program provides members a suite of services and tools geared toward vocational...

ATRI president Brewster wins Influential Woman in Trucking award

LAS VEGAS, Nev.  -- Rebecca Brewster, president and chief operating officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), has won the third annual Influential Woman in Trucking award at this week's Truckload Carriers...