Hankook Launches New Tire Line
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hankook Tire said it is launching a tire line in six sizes for the longhaul and regional drive trucking markets.
March 26, 2014Wabco, SmartDrive Set Alliance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wabco Holdings announced an alliance with SmartDrive Systems to track driver performance and provide analysis of video recordings to help better train truck drivers and reduce crashes.
March 26, 2014Wabco Forms Alliance With SmartDrive Systems
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has formed a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems to help expand its fleet management solutions to commercial vehicle fleets in North America, the company said on March 24.
March 24, 2014Bridgestone Names President of U.S., Canada Operations
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said March 20 it promoted Kurt Danielson to president of its U.S. and Canada commercial tire sales.
March 21, 2014FMCSA Issues E-Log Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published its long-awaited proposal that will require all interstate truck drivers to use electronic logging devices two years after the rule becomes final.
March 17, 2014February Class 8 Sales Up 11%
U.S. retail heavy-duty truck sales rose 11.2% to 13,949 units in February, the highest percentage gain in four months, WardsAuto.com reported.
March 17, 2014Cummins, Eaton Expand Powertrain Deal With 12-Liter Diesel, Nat-Gas Combinations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corp. said they are expanding their powertrain partnership to include new 12-liter diesel and natural-gas combinations.
March 17, 2014Publication of ELD Proposal Is ‘Imminent,’ Ferro Says
Publication of the proposed rule requiring trucks to have electronic logging devices is “imminent,” Anne Ferro, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, told a House subcommittee hearing March 12.
March 12, 2014Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.
March 12, 2014Accuride, Alcoa Unveil New Aluminum Wheels
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Accuride Corp. and Alcoa Wheel and Transportation unveiled new aluminum wheels.
March 10, 2014