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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2016

Economic Watch: Factory Activity Turns Around, ‘Beige Book’ Improves

New factory orders and shipments rebounded at least somewhat in January, while measures of business investment and inventories also improved, according to new Commerce Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 2, 2016

Economic Watch: Employers Add Another 200,000 Plus Jobs

Employment in the private sector jumped again in February, mainly led by the service industry, while recent weakness in manufacturing translated into a loss of jobs.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 2, 2016

Spot Freight Rates Continue Decline Despite More Loads

Despite greater demand for truckload services, national average van, reefer, and flatbed freight spot rates all slipped for the week ending February 27 compared to the previous week, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

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NewsMarch 1, 2016

Ford Boosts Diesel Super Duty Chassis Cabs

Ford has increased towing and payload capability for its 2017 Super Duty F-350, F-450, and F-550 chassis cabs with new frames and a next-generation 6.7L V-8 PowerStroke diesel with more horsepower and torque, Ford has announced at the Work Truck Show.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2016

Inline 7 Data Link Adapter Supports Several Standards

Cummins has released the Inline 7, a wired and wireless data link adapter for diagnostics offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as traditional wired functionality.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2016

Cummins Releases Connected Diagnostics App

Cummins has released the Connected Diagnostics mobile app, bringing the guidance and actionable information of the company’s diagnostics system to smart devices.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 1, 2016

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Remains Weak, Construction Booming

Economic activity in the nation’s manufacturing sector showed only slightly better signs of life in February and remains tepid, but construction spending in January hit it highest level since 2007, according to newly released reports.

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NewsMarch 1, 2016

TMC Opens 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting

As the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council celebrates its 60th birthday, Monday it opened the doors on one of its largest exhibit halls ever as part of the 2016 TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Music City Center in Nashville.

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ProductsFebruary 29, 2016

Meritor Extends AxlePak Trailer Wheel-End Warranty Coverage to Seven Years

Fleets will soon be able to specify AxlePak7 wheel-ends on their Meritor axles and suspensions, and enjoy seven-year Meritor warranty coverage on these components hubs, bearings, seals, hubcaps and spindle nuts as well as thru-tees and stators for Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. when the MTIS option is selected in conjunction with AxlePak7

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NewsFebruary 27, 2016

Rush Launches Vehicle Service Monitoring Platform

Rush Enterprises has launched RushCare Service Connect, a service communication system that provides customers with an online, on-demand view of the service process for vehicles in Rush Truck Centers service departments.

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