Fleets Need Stricter Tire Maintenance Routines as Highway Conditions Worsen, Makers Say
With the federal and state governments hard-pressed to keep roadways in good shape, extra attention to tires during and between hauls is essential to maximizing their life span, manufacturers said.
June 30, 2014Cummins’ Charlton to Retire, Rumsey Takes New Post
Cummins Inc. said Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Steve Charlton is retiring on July 1 and is being succeeded by Jennifer Rumsey as vice president of engineering in the company’s engine unit.
June 23, 2014Schumer to Foxx: Step it Up on ELDs
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling on Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx to speed up the rulemaking process that will put electronic logging devices on all trucks to help monitor hours of service compliance.
June 16, 2014Michelin Plans to Buy Brazilian Telematics Firm for $717 Million
Tire maker Michelin said it plans to purchase Sascar, a Brazilian fleet tracking and freight security company, for about $717 million.
June 13, 2014May Truck Orders Climb 14.2%
Class 8 truck sales climbed 14.2% in May from a year earlier, offering further evidence that the industry has begun to enter a growth cycle, ACT Research reported.
June 4, 2014US Fleet Size Hits Record
The U.S. heavy-duty truck fleet grew to its largest size on record during the first quarter and is likely to grow further in the coming quarters, IHS Automotive reported.
June 2, 2014April Trailer Orders Rise 20.2% as Fleets Begin to Add Capacity
New trailer orders rose 20.2% in April from a year earlier, ACT Research reported, as more fleets begin to add equipment, rather than just replace existing units.
June 2, 2014TT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Indianapolis 500
Transport Topics visited the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, getting an insiders’ view of the weekend’s activities with behind-the-scenes access from Firestone Tires.
May 27, 2014Proper Engine Maintenance Necessary to Extend Life of DPFs, Managers Say
Diesel particulate filters, a key element of truck emissions systems since 2007, can present fleets with problems if they are not routinely maintained along with the truck’s engine, experts said.
May 26, 2014Minnesota Carrier Files Lawsuit Against Caterpillar Over Acert Engines
The final generation of diesel truck engines manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. has generated yet another civil lawsuit, this one filed by Minnesota carrier Scenic Boundaries Trans Inc.
May 12, 2014