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NTSB pushing for blind spot systems, trailer guards, better data collection
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends regulations be put in place to require new trucks to be equipped with systems to boost blind spot awareness and side and rear underride guards and to require that better data be collected on trailers involved in crashes.
April 7, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Changing Gear: MATS tidbits from Mobile Awareness, Meritor-P.S.I., Toyo, Continental, AIMS Power
Sometimes in the midst of the array of announcements made at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a few tidbits unrelated to MATS might seep through the cracks. So let’s set the record straight with a few recent headlines that might have escaped your notice while checking out the news from Louisville, Ky. Mobile Awareness, a provider […]
April 7, 2014
Business
Navistar recalls 124 ProStars, Great Dane recalls 1,008 flatbed trailers
Great Dane is recalling more than 1,000 2013-2015 flatbed trailers for potentially faulty brackets used to store J-hook cargo restraint plates, and Navistar is recalling 124 2014 International ProStar tractors built with rear axle shafts that are too short.
April 7, 2014
Business
Something big brewing at Cummins?
OD Equipment Editor Jack Roberts hits the road early next week to visit Cummins’ headquarters in Columbus, Ind. While the trip is not inherently out of the ordinary, he writes in a blog post on OD sister site CCJ, the timing is: Cummins had a room full of trucking industry reporters on hand for a presentation and dinner just […]
April 4, 2014
Business
Inland Truck Parts acquires N.D. facility
Inland Truck Parts & Service acquired Aaction Truck and Trailer Repair, Inc in West Fargo, N.D. The new Inland location at 635 10th Street Northeast is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The expansion complements Inland’s current Fargo offerings by adding new services like complete engine diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for all […]
April 3, 2014
Business
Report urges trailer, tire, natural-gas power standards for Phase II efficiency regs
With the second round of heavy-duty fuel-efficiency standards recently announced by the Obama Administration, the National Research Council offered a series of recommendations in a newly released report.
April 3, 2014
Gear
Bully Dog’s ECM tuner
Bully Dog’s latest ECM Tuner is available for Cat, Cummins, Detroit and Paccar engines. The tuner’s “Economy” setting is designed to help drivers achieve mileage gains of 6 to 12 percent or more and to increase horsepower and torque by up to 15 percent wh
April 3, 2014
Business
Diesel price falls another 1.3 cents, continues downward slide
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped for the third consecutive week in the week ended March 31, falling another 1.3 cents to $3.975, according to the DOE.
April 1, 2014
Custom Rigs
Mid-America roundup: Concept truck, driver hero, OEM updates top 2014 show
Though lighter than usual on major announcements, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., last week still produced some highlights. Here is a roundup of some of the noteworthy and popular items from the show
March 31, 2014
Business
Exaloy to distribute cargo control products and metal accessories
A veteran of cargo control sales, Tom Haughs, has launched Exaloy, which specializes in cargo control and metal exterior accessories. The company is based in Indianapolis, Ind.
March 28, 2014
Business
Colorado driver wins Firestone-customized tractor
Brad Peterson of Wellington, Colo., won a 2013 Firestone Edition Class 8 tractor and more Thursday in the Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes at the Mid-America Trucking Show, announced Bridgestone Commercial Solutions. Peterson, who drives for an excavating company in Wellington, said he was thrilled to win the Peterbilt 589, which features a highly customized interior and […]
March 28, 2014
Business
Trail King introduces all-aluminum step deck
Trail King introduced a prototype All-Aluminum Center Frame Step Deck trailer Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The new TK80AACS features superior corrosion resistance, all-aluminum framing, armor-coated landing gear and zinc-plated steel components as standards, the company says. The AACS is lightweight yet durable, with a low deck height designed to accommodate […]
March 28, 2014
Business
Kenworth offers natural gas option for T680
Later this year, Kenworth Truck Company will offer a natural gas option for its fuel-efficient T680, the company announced Wednesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. “Our customers find it very appealing to be able to choose cost-efficient natural gas combined with the fuel-saving aerodynamics of the Kenworth T680,” says Andy Douglas, Kenworth […]
March 28, 2014
Business
Maxwell expands ultracapacitor start modules to Class 3-6
Attendant to MATS, small independent distributor RVCams.com (877-378-2267) is running a special on the Class 7-8 solution at $920 for orders placed before March 31, $990 before April 15.
March 28, 2014
Business
Eaton inks deals with Paccar, Volvo
Eaton has expanded its truck transmission offerings with Paccar and Volvo, the company announced Thursday at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 28, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
Agency publishes logging device rule, taking public comment for 60 days
FMCSA’s electronic logging device mandate proposal has been published in the Federal Register, and the agency will accept public comment on the proposed rule until May 27.
March 28, 2014
Business
Goodyear Highway Hero risked life at burning tanker wreck
When he came upon another trucker who had fallen from a burning tanker truck that was hanging over the side of a freeway overpass, Ivan Vasovic sprang into action. For risking his life to save the driver, Vasovic today accepted the 31st Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show. He received […]
March 27, 2014
Business
Mack Trucks adding focus on highway market
Fuel efficiency and uptime remain top priorities for Mack Trucks, and will help the company increase its market share in the highway market, officials said today at the Mid- America Trucking Show. The company has hired more sales staff and begun special training to help dealerships sell long-haul trucks, said Stephen Roy, president of Mack […]
March 27, 2014
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