Daimler breaks ground on new logistics center

CLEVELAND, N.C. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has broken ground on its new logistics center at the company’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C. Expected to be completed early…

Test Drive: Paccar unveils 12-speed automated transmission

Paccar is the latest North American truck manufacturer to bring a proprietary automated transmission to market. Called the Paccar Automated Transmission, it's a 12-speed, twin countershaft design that was conceived as an automated transmission, which is to say, it was designed that way. It's not a manual box fitted with add-on shift-actuators. Paccar says it's the lightest automated transmission currently in production. At just 657 pounds, it is nearly 200 pounds lighter than Eaton's Advantage AMT. The addition of the automated transmission completes Paccar's goal of having a fully integrated proprietary powertrain. Paccar says its new transmission has been performance-optimized for MX-series engines and the new 40,000-pound drive axles unveiled in October 2016.

Fleets see 7.11mpg in NACFE fleet fuel study

WASHINGTON, D.C. - New fuel-efficient technologies continue to be cost-savers, to the tune of over $7,000 per truck, per year, according the 2017 annual Fleet Fuel Study conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

NACV floor space sells out

ATLANTA, GA - Floor space at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show exhibition is going, going, gone.

Schneider is half-way to an automated fleet

GREEN BAY, WI - Shifting gears will soon be a thing of the past for Schneider. In an attempt to attract younger drivers, and make it easier for potential employees to consider a job in trucking, the company is more than half-way to its goal of creating an entire fleet made up of trucks with automated transmissions.

Canada Cartage helps deliver care

TORONTO, ON - Canada Cartage is helping deliver medical care to Zimbabwe.

Detroit Reman set to buy Mascot Truck Parts

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing announced today that it is acquiring the U.S. and Canadian business operations of Mascot Truck Parts. By adding Mascot Truck Parts to its portfolio,…

Wabco to acquire RH Sheppard

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held RH Sheppard. The transaction is subject to customary U.S. regulatory clearance and it…

Schneider’s switch to automated transmissions paying off

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider says it is experiencing excellent driver acceptance and fewer maintenance issues since it began converting its fleet to automated transmissions. The company has now implemented…

U.S. trucking conditions deteriorated in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. fell more than two points in June, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The lower reading of 4.54 reflects…

Detroit Reman acquiring Mascot Truck Parts

DETROIT, MI - Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing is acquiring the U.S. and Canadian business units of Mascot Truck Parts, which remanufactures driveline components for heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks.

Wabco turns to steering with Sheppard deal

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Wabco Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire RH Sheppard -- a U.S. maker of power steering gears -- securing access to a key piece of technology needed for self-driving vehicles.

Trucking costs up in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trucking was costlier in June, compared to the month before, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. The industry forecasting website said June saw costs for labor, fuel, and purchased transport increase over those in May.

Pearson Swissport strike continues

TORONTO, ON - The strike may be over for 700 Swissport ground crew members at Pearson International Airport, as early as tomorrow.

Express Mondor is taking the SmartWay

LANORAIE, QC - Express Mondor is taking the smart path to environmental protection. The Canadian fleet has been certified as a SmartWay program transportation company. The program, created by the Environmental Protection Agency and managed in Canada by Natural Resources Canada, recognizes companies that operate truck fleets while reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.