Lippert Adds Mattress for Larger Drivers
Lippert Components Inc. introduced the Odyssey, the latest in its somnum mattresses for the heavy-truck market built to maximize comfort for big and tall sleepers.
August 13, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 13: Grand Champions
After weeks of qualifying at the state level, a Grand Champion will be crowned Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
August 13, 2018Chassis Company FlexiVan to Purchase Intermodal Tire Business From New Pride
FlexiVan is purchasing substantially all of the assets of New Pride Corp.’s intermodal tire division, the Kenilworth, N.J., intermodal chassis leasing company said Aug. 6.
August 10, 2018Utility Selects New Curtain for Trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the Kin-Sider from Kinedyne will be the new standard curtain installed on Utility’s Tautliner curtain-sided trailers.
August 10, 2018Trailer Makers Seek Timeline for Review of Phase 2 GHG Rule
A trailer makers group is asking a federal appeals court to require that two federal agencies state when they plan to make a final decision on a 2016 Obama-era heavy-truck greenhouse gas rule. Whether revised or kept in place, the rule would regulate trailers for the first time.
August 10, 2018Cummins Takes Over Lead in Heavier Class 8 Engines
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied the most diesel engines used in Class 8 trucks in North America in the first half of 2018, as it did a year earlier, although its overall market share dipped, WardsAuto.com reported.
August 8, 2018Tire Safety Starts With the Pre-Trip Inspection
Ensuring that thorough tire inspections are part of every pre-trip checklist can extend tire life and help ensure that truck drivers make it to their destinations safely, tire experts said.
August 8, 2018Commercial Vehicle Group Rides Truck, Construction Markets to Higher 2Q Results
Component supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. reported a surge in second-quarter net income and its highest revenue since 2012 amid record heavy-duty truck orders and improvement in the global construction markets.
August 7, 2018Dayton Parts Opens Las Vegas Distribution Facility
Dayton Parts, which produces truck suspension and undercarriage parts, is opening a 90,000-square-foot distribution center in Las Vegas to support customers in 11 Western states, the Harrisburg, Pa., manufacturer said Aug. 3.
August 6, 2018UPS, Thor to Partner on Battery-Electric Class 6 Delivery Truck
UPS Inc. has announced a collaboration with Los Angeles-based Thor Trucks on a battery-powered, Class 6 delivery truck that can drive approximately 100 miles on a single charge.
August 6, 2018