Utilimaster Announces New Production Facility
Spartan Motors subsidiary Utilimaster announced Feb. 26 it will develop a new vehicle production facility for aftermarket parts.
February 28, 2020BorgWarner Announces Heavy-Duty Starter Protection Features
BorgWarner announced the first applications of its combined Smart IMS, integrated magnetic switch, plus integrated over crank protection on its Delco Remy38MT+ and 39MT heavy-duty gear reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial vehicles.
February 28, 2020Mckinney Rentals Opens New Division to Sell Trailers
Mckinney Trailer Rentals is expanding its operation into trailer sales, the company announced Feb. 27.
February 28, 2020Allison Increases Regular Dividend, Schedules Annual Meeting
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced its board of directors approved an increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to 17 cents from 15 cents on its common stock.
February 28, 2020Navistar Adds Connected Maintenance Feature, Aftermarket Filters
The platform uses a comprehensive, easy-to-use interface to create seamless communication with dealers throughout the service process and supports all-makes fleets.
February 28, 2020Midtronics Announces HD Battery Diagnostic Service
Midtronics Inc. announced its DSS-5000 HD Battery Diagnostic Service System is available for commercial truck and fleet applications.
February 28, 2020Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s 25% Steel Import Tariffs
President Donald Trump acted within his authority when he imposed a 25% tariff on certain steel imports effective March 2018, a U.S. appeals court ruled Feb. 28.
February 28, 2020Deutsche Post Scraps Its Electric Delivery Van Built With Ford
Deutsche Post AG will stop producing its electric delivery vehicle called StreetScooter, bringing to an end a much-hyped venture that was once seen as a possible disrupter to conventional van makers such as Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG.
February 28, 2020Connected Vehicle Experts Discuss OEM Role, Safety
ATLANTA — Original equipment manufacturers have an important role to play in the adoption of connected vehicle technology, according to Chris Lee, vice president of engineering at Great Dane Trailers.
February 27, 20202020 TMC Recap: Collaboration Rules the Day
Joe Howard, Transport Topics executive editor, gives his take on the TMC annual conference this year.
February 27, 2020