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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2018

Chevron Delo Oil Tapped as Factory Fill for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks

Chevron Products Company has announced that Daimler Trucks North America will begin factory-filling the Detroit engines in new Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks with Chevron Delo 400 ZFA SAE 10W-30 (API FA-4) engine oil starting on January 1, 2019.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 25, 2018

Tennessee Tech Says Glider Kit Emissions Study Conclusions Inaccurate

Tennessee Tech said some of the conclusions of its study of glider kit emissions were not accurate, and that the data does not support its earlier statements that the remanufactured engines used in glider kits performed as well as OEM engines certified under EPA emissions standards.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 25, 2018

Traton Reports Growth Across Brands and Regions

Traton AG, formerly known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus, has reported that at the close of the third quarter, the global OEM “remains on a growth path.”

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

UPS Testing Cargo eBikes in Seattle

When it comes to last-mile delivery, UPS isn’t limiting its Rolling Laboratory fleet to trucks. To address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns in Seattle, UPS is deploying a downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

Used Truck Prices up 9% Over Last Year

Record-setting orders for new Class 8 trucks are apparently not creating a used-truck glut, if used-truck prices are any indication. However, the growth in prices is expected to slow.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

ACT Research: Trailer Orders Now ‘Epic,’ Up 135% Year Over Year

Total trailer net orders of more than 58,000 units were up 52% month over month – and 135% better than this time last year, according to ACT Research.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 24, 2018

Wabco Americas Opens $20 Million Headquarters Near Detroit

Wabco officially opened its new Americas headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Home of Wabco’s North American and South American operations, the facility also represents a $20 million investment aimed at supporting the development of autonomous, connected, and electric commercial vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

2018 Truck Dealer of the Year Lectures Students at Indiana University

Rick Reynolds, the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year, recently spoke at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, sharing his personal story and leadership experiences with students in entrepreneurship classes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Kenworth Reveals T880S Twin Steer

Kenworth is now offering a factory-installed twin-steer configuration of its T880S vocational model.

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ProductsOctober 24, 2018

LoadHandler Expands Heavy-Duty Alternator Line

LoadHandler alternators are an alternative to rebuilt alternators, engineered to match OE design in appearance, fit and function.

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