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NewsJanuary 18, 2010

Class 8 Orders See Year-over-Year Climb in December

December orders of Class 8 commercial vehicles climbed 37 percent to 11,919 units from the year ago mont

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NewsJanuary 18, 2010

Detroit Diesel's BlueTec Technology Gets EPA Certification

Detroit Diesel has announced that its engines with the BlueTec emissions control system are certified to meet 2010 emissions regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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NewsJanuary 18, 2010

USA Harness Announces ISO Certification

USA Harness, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical wiring harness systems, has become certified to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems standard

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NewsJanuary 18, 2010

Barriers to Commercialization Still Exist For Hybrid Truck Industry

Hybrid drivetrain technology has the potential to improve fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The technology can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming pollutants by the same percentage. With such benefits to the trucking industry, why is the hybrid truck industry still in an early stage, almost 10 years behind the market introduction of passenger hybrids

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NewsJanuary 18, 2010

Western States, Albertsons Team Up For Food Drive

Western States Equipment has partnered with Albertsons to kick off the 'Dump Hunger' campaign, a post-holiday food drive reaching fives states, including Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington

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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

Landstar Redesigns Company Web Site

Landstar System, a non-asset based supply chain provider, has redesigned its company web site, www.landstar.com, to simplify the search for information on its service offerings

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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

TCA Names Contenders in Driver of the Year Contests

The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the finalists for its 2009 Company Equipment Driver of the Year contest and the Owner Operator Driver of the Year contest

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NewsJanuary 12, 2010

DOL Sues Mid-States Express Over Medical Claims

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the owners of Mid-States Express, alleging that the bankrupt carrier did not protect the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in the company's 401(k) and health plans

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NewsJanuary 12, 2010

Bendix Sheds Fan Drive Business; Chairman Retires

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has completed the sale of its fan drive/clutch business to Kit Masters. At the same time, the company's chairman, Bob Oswald, has announced his retirement

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NewsJanuary 12, 2010

HDAW Announces CEU Credits For Education Sessions

Heavy-duty industry professionals attending education sessions during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week '10 can receive University of the Aftermarket Continuing Educations Units, which can be applied toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and/or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certificates

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