Blue Tree Systems, Air-Weigh integrate for real-time trailer weight monitoring

EUGENE, Ore. -- Users of Blue Tree Systems vehicle tracking and communications systems will now be able to monitor trailer weights via Air-Weigh’s on-board electronic scales.

Aerofficient designs sliding trailer fairing for improved fuel savings

LINCONSHIRE, Ill. -- Aerofficient has come out with a new Slider fairing for trailers, which the company says expands or contracts when the trailer’s axles are moved, increasing fuel savings by 80% compared to fixed trailer fairings.

Going to gas: What you need to know about transitioning to natural gas-fueled vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Much of the buzz at this year’s Green Truck Summit revolved around the potential of natural gas to lower operating costs for fleets.

Success stories abound at Green Truck Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Those who like green trucks, like them a lot. That’s the sense one got in attending day one of the Green Truck Summit, hosted by NTEA and Calstart and attended by a record crowd of about 750 delegates.

Record audience gathers to talk ‘green’ trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The general sentiment at this year’s Green Truck Summit, attended by more than 750 suppliers, regulators and environmentally-conscious fleet managers, was that alternative fuel vehicles have moved beyond the...

Active Braking added to Volvo Enhanced Cruise

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo has added a new Active Braking feature to its Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC), which provides automatic braking when a collision is imminent even when the vehicle is not in cruise control.

Hino introduces new COE crew cab Model 195

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has come out with an all-new cabover engine crew cab configuration for its 2013 model 195.

Capacity to offer three eco-friendly engines by end of next year

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Capacity of Texas has announced it is expanding its terminal truck lineup to include three eco-friendly options by the end of next year.

Allison launches new distributor certification program

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has launched a new national service certification program in the US and Canada, to ensure customers receive quality maintenance and repairs.

Volvo takes new approach to aftermarket support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has announced a new approach to aftermarket support for its products, including two years of free access to its MVASIST platform.

Dana expands Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft line

TAMPA, Fla. – Dana has announced it is expanding its lightweight Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft, making it applicable to about 60% of North American trucking applications.

Arrow Truck Sales offers greater protection on late model used trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- Arrow Truck Sales is now offering a 90-day/40,230-km warranty on 2005 or newer Class 8 and medium-duty trucks.

ATDynamics introduces RollTail for roll door trailers

TAMPA, Fla. -- ATDynamics has introduced a trailer tail for roll door trailers, which the company says will save 4-5% in fuel at 60-65 mph. The new RollTail’s fuel savings were validated through SAE Type II testing, Andrew Smith, CEO and...

Great Dane revamps trailer line

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has revamped its complete product line, introducing the Champion dry van, Everest refrigerated trailers and Freedom flatbed.

Shell sees long-term future for LNG and hopes Alberta project will prove the case

PARK CITY, Utah - Shell sees a long-term future in natural gas as a viable option for transportation and an Alberta project is figuring prominently in the company's plans to show fleets the potential for this alternative to diesel fuel.