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ArticlesSeptember 21, 2012

Study: More Particulate Emissions From Charbroiled Burgers Than Diesel Trucks

Just how clean is the latest clean diesel technology? Put it this way: A study by the University of California-Riverside found commercially cooked hamburgers emit more particulate matter than diesel trucks meeting EPA 2007 and EPA 2010 emissions standards. The UC-Riverside study was funded by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

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NewsSeptember 20, 2012

TrailerTail Available in Europe, Pending Exemption, ATDynamics Says

HANOVER, Germany -- ATDynamics says it's introducing its TrailerTail and a shorter Eco50 product in Europe, pending a change in the European Union's length limits which currently preclude their use

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NewsSeptember 20, 2012

J.D. Power: Medium-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improves, But Doesn't Impact Satisfaction

Although reported fuel economy and quality improved for medium-duty trucks, the impact on satisfaction with new engines meeting the 2010 EPA emission regulations is negligible, according a report by J.D. Power and Associates

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NewsSeptember 20, 2012

Daimler to Push More Vertical Integration with Engine-Transmission 'Modules' Next Year

HANOVER, Germany - (CORRECTED) Daimler Trucks intends to push for vertically integrated components in its American Freightliner and Western Star models, and next year will begin offering engine-transmission "modules" that promise greater efficiency for customers

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NewsSeptember 19, 2012

FedEx, Nissan Expand Testing of Electric Nissan e-NV200

HANOVER, Germany - Nissan unveiled the all-new 100% electric Panel Van version e-NV200 Concept, decorated with Nissan and FedEx graphics and logos, at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover

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NewsSeptember 19, 2012

Utility Expands Refrigerated Trailer Plant in Virginia

Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced the expansion of its refrigerated trailer manufacturing plant in Marion, Va.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2012

ATRI Looking for Comment on Truck Parking

The American Transportation Research Institute recently launched a survey on truck parking information needs and system requirements

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NewsSeptember 19, 2012

Alternative Hydrogen Solutions Names CFO

Alternative Hydrogen Solutions named Christopher L. Franklin chief financial officer. Franklin brings more than 20 years of finance and public accounting experience in both the public and private sector to AHS.

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Articlesby Tom BergSeptember 19, 2012

Test Drive: Kenworth K270

If the Kenworth K270 had been introduced in time to be judged for the medium-duty Commercial Truck of the Year award, it might have given the Model 210 from KW's sister company, Peterbilt, a run for the title

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NewsSeptember 18, 2012

NTTC to Launch Tank Truck Driver Recognition Program

National Tank Truck Carriers Inc. announced that its Safety Committee will develop a new tank truck driver recognition program for board consideration at its next membership meeting

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