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NewsOctober 5, 2015

Truck Quality, Fuel Efficiency to Drive Strong Orders into 2016

“We do not think economic conditions have to be amazing to have a good trucking industry," said a Freightliner executive, predicting strong truck orders into 2016.

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Videosby StaffOctober 2, 2015

Watch Mercedes-Benz Actros Operate Autonomously on German Highway

In Germany Oct. 2, Daimler Trucks ran a real-world test of what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway, albeit with special permitting and a police escort. Reuters has this video.

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NewsOctober 2, 2015

Daimler Takes the Next Step Toward Autonomous Trucks

In Germany Friday, Daimler Trucks is operating what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.

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Videosby StaffOctober 2, 2015

Focus On ... Automated & Automatic Transmissions, Part 1 [VIDEO]

Senior Editor Tom Berg offers his impressions of the driving characteristics of automated manual transmissions vs. automatic transmissions at an event at Allison Transmission's demonstration track in Indianapolis. First up: Eaton's AMT.

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NewsOctober 2, 2015

International to Couple Allison TC10 With Cummins ISX15

International Truck will be offering the Allison TC10 automatic transmission coupled with the Cummins ISX15 on its International ProStar Model. The combination will be available for order by Dec. 2015.

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Newsby Denise RondiniOctober 1, 2015

Truck Demand May Be Slower Through 2016

After a strong end to 2014 and early 2015, the truck market has softened. With several unknown factors like regulations and fluctuating economic conditions, it looks like this trend may continue for a while.

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NewsOctober 1, 2015

Marangoni Adds Atlanta-Area J&R Tire as a Dealer Member

Commercial tread company, Marangoni Tread North America has brought in J&R Tire as a member of the company’s family of independent dealers.

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ProductsSeptember 30, 2015

Tank Trailer Resists High Sulfuric Acid Concentrations

Wabash National Corporation’s Brenner brand fiberglass reinforced plastic tank trailer resists sulfuring acid in concentrations of up to 98%.

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ProductsSeptember 30, 2015

Trailer Aimed at Towing and Rental Markets

XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 80 Slider is a two-axle trailer rated at 80,000 pounds designed for towing and rental markets.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2015

Alcoa Board Agrees to Split Company

Alcoa’s board of directors unanimously approved a plan to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies.

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