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DOT investigating fatal crash in which self-driving car slammed into tractor-trailer
The truck involved in the crash pulled in front of the Tesla to take a left across a divided highway. The Tesla’s Autopilot system failed to brake to avoid the collision and drove underneath the truck’s trailer. The trailer’s “white side…against a brightly lit sky” caused the car’s Autopilot system to fail to register the full-sized tractor-trailer crossing the highway.
July 6, 2016
Business
Fuel prices drop slightly for second time in three weeks
Diesel prices across the U.S. dipped slightly for the second time in three weeks during the week ending July 5, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
July 5, 2016
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Minimizer releases new line of seats
Minimizer’s new Long Haul Series of heavy-duty truck seats is made up of six models, each of which is equipped with 14 standard features.
July 5, 2016
Business
Army vet, Schneider driver chosen to drive Ride of Pride truck
Schneider driver and 8-year U.S. Army veteran Jon Ritscher of Crown City, Ohio, has been selected by the company to drive this year’s Freightliner Ride of Pride military tribute truck.
July 4, 2016
Business
New collision mitigation system can take over truck’s steering to evade rear-end crashes
ZF, the company who jointly built the system, says it is the next “critical step” in bringing autonomous trucks to real-world application. The system should be ready for deployment in three to four years.
June 29, 2016
Gear
TRP’s A/C compressors
TRP’s Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors are rated at 2 million cycles and are built with the exact specifications of industry units. Advanced oil circulation for the shaft bearing and seal helps facilitate smooth, consistent operation, while a corrosion-re
June 29, 2016
Business
Caterpillar reaches class-action settlement over alleged engine defects, ACERT owners to get payments
The $60 million settlement offers payments to current and former owners and lessees of trucks with the engines. Settlement payments can range from $500 to $10,000.
June 28, 2016
Business
NACFE: Lower viscosity oils can increase fuel economy
Mike Roeth, NACFE executive director, said the research for the report revealed that 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils, either the current CJ-4 or the upcoming CK-4, can replace the commonly used 15W-40 oils used in many trucks while also increasing fuel savings.
June 28, 2016
Gear
Michelin’s regional drive retread
Michelin’s MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold drive-position retread is designed for regional medium-duty 19.5-inch tires in food and beverage, parcel package and pickup-and-delivery applications. The retread features an 18/32-inch tread depth for 190/200 tread sizes and
June 28, 2016
Voices
POLL: Ever leased a truck?
Though the routes to equipment procurement for most readers has traditionally been cash, financing or lease-purchase, the rising cost of new equipment and questions about reliability lead many to believe more interest in full-service leasing could emerge. What’s been your experience with leasing?
June 28, 2016
Equipment
Kenworth T880 explored: 40-inch vocational model offers weight savings, new suspension
Though Kenworth still will continue manufacturing its narrower T800, customers are moving to the wider T880 that has become the company’s flagship vocational model, accounting for about 30 percent of total sales.
June 27, 2016
Business
Average price of diesel holds steady nationwide
Following a slight drop in prices last week, diesel prices held steady during the week ending June 27 at $2.426 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
June 27, 2016
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD privacy concerns an ‘illogical extreme,’ groups argue in court filings
The court battle over a federal rule to mandate electronic logging devices for truck drivers saw two carrier-backed parties file briefs in support of the mandate this week, with both filings touting the perceived benefits of the rule and dismissing claims brought by trucker-backed groups about the rule’s efficacy.
June 24, 2016
Business
Rand McNally introduces line of dashcams
Rand McNally has released a line of three dashcams with varying numbers of features on each.
June 24, 2016
Gear
AFA’s camshaft, gasket kits
AFA’s three camshaft bearing and gasket installation kits for Cummins’ ISX/QSX engines are designed to help simplify installation. Each kit contains camshaft seals manufactured in one of the company’s plants. AFA Industries, www.afaindustries.com
June 23, 2016
Business
Alt fuel engines expected to gain market share over next 5 years
While diesel engines currently make up 98.5 percent of the Class 8 market share in North America, a new report says that dominance will lessen within the next 5 years.
June 23, 2016
Business
More than 5,000 Cummins ISX12, ISX15 engines recalled
Cummins has recalled 5,430 ISX15 and ISX12 engines due to a faulty engine control module that can short out and blow a fuse, causing the engine to stall.
June 22, 2016
Gear
Fleetline releases new product catalog
Fleetline has introduced a new product catalog showcasing its line of fenders and mudflap hanger brackets. The 23-page catalog focuses on the company’s highest-selling products and features its new poly refuse fenders. The catalog is available online at F
June 22, 2016
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