Why the trucking industry’s current interest in natural gas isn’t just a fad

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industry has had its flirtations with natural gas in the past, so why will the present surge in interest be any different than previous experiences in the 80s and 90s, when the alternative fuel was examined and...

Volvo says 2014 engines will get better fuel economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is claiming customers will see 0.5-2% better fuel mileage when using its 2014 engines.

Meritor embraces “fast food-type” model for parts pilot project

EDMONTON, Alta. -- It’s just like Domino’s Pizza: service within a certain window, or you get compensation. Except that it isn’t pizza being delivered, it’s remanufactured components such as differentials and drive...

PIT shares test results for trailer side skirts, undercarriage devices

MONTREAL, Que. -- After five years of testing trailer side skirts and undercarriage fairings, the results are in, and the fuel savings are real.

Detroit expands telematics offerings with launch of Detroit Connect, integrated tablet

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel Corp. has taken a huge leap forward with its telematics capabilities, launching Detroit Connect, bundling its existing telematics programs and bringing to market a fully-integrated tablet.

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.

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.

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.

Bendix revamps friction material product line, adds low-cost option

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has announced it’s now offering new aftermarket friction lines through three tiers of product offerings.

Sign up for Volvo’s rollover prevention technology demo

CALGARY & EDMONTON, Alta. – Volvo wants you to experience the safety and control of VEST (Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology)in potential rollover situations. It is holding Ride Demonstration events this week and next in Alberta.

Navistar to offer Cummins ISB engine in International DuraStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International announced today it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks.