Accuride Reports 1Q Loss
Accuride Corp. reported a first-quarter loss but said that Class 8 vehicle orders and production are showing signs of improvement.
April 24, 2013Letters: Brokers & 3PLs, EOBR Mandate
The broker/3PL is filling an unmet need, and that is, they provide simplicity, speed and convenience. It’s not too far-fetched to think that progressive LTL carriers can provide this unmet need, but they first have to understand what the customer wants and how to fulfill it.
April 19, 2013Yokohama Tire Names CEO, Creates Mexican Subsidiary
Yokohama Tire Corp. named a new CEO and said it was opening a new subsidiary in Mexico.
April 3, 2013E&MU: Turbo Maintenance: Keep It Cool, Keep It Lubed
Turbochargers are not typically a red-flag item on fleet maintenance agendas, but straying from routine service can set the stage for catastrophic failure, manufacturers and maintenance experts said.
March 26, 2013Bosch Displays Esitronic Truck Scan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bosch is showcasing the new Esitronic Truck scan for the first time in North America at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 25, 2013Goodyear Names Annual Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jason Harte, an owner-operator from Rogers, Ark., who works with Sammons Trucking, was named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
March 25, 2013Michelin Offers Two New Tire Products
Louisville, Ky. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires introduced two new products here at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it said will help fleets boost fuel efficiency.
March 21, 2013Cummins Sees ‘SuperTruck’ Payoff by End of Decade
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. said it is introducing its “SuperTruck” research done in conjunction with Paccar Inc. into commercial production between now and the end of this decade, with much of it expected in 2016 or 2017, when the federal government is scheduled to tighten its standards for truck engine fuel economy.
March 19, 2013Cummins, Eaton Unveil Powertrain Package, Say It Provides Up to 6% Better Fuel Economy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and component maker Eaton Corp. unveiled a new powertrain package last week that they said will provide between 3% and 6% better fuel economy than current baseline products for linehaul and regional haul applications.
March 18, 2013Dana Introduces New Heavy-Duty Driveshaft, Axle
Truck and auto component maker Dana Holding Corp. said it introduced a new driveshaft and inter-axle shaft, designed for greater torque and durability.
March 13, 2013