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Products•by Staff•February 27, 2017

Great Dane Reveals Smart Trailer Concept at TMC Meeting

Great Dane is presenting three new product features at the TMC Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition, including a new smart trailer concept, antimicrobial interior reefer liners, and a stronger rear impact guard.

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Fleet Management•by Stephane Babcock•February 27, 2017

ATA’s Spear Sees Trucking as “Test Bed” for Autonomous Technology

According to president and CEO Chris Spear, the American Trucking Associations has “shaped the interstate highway system” in the 84 years since its inception, something that needs to continue during the Trump administration.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 27, 2017

TMC Names 2017-2018 General Chairman and Treasurer

Glen McDonald of Memphis, Tenn.-based Ozark Motor Lines has been elected 2017-2018 general chairman and treasurer of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council.

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Equipment•by Staff•February 27, 2017

Daimler Taps Daum to Head Global Truck & Bus Business

Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, has been named to head the Daimler’s global trucks and bus operations.

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Products•by Staff•February 27, 2017

International Truck to Launch New 12.4L Diesel Engine

International Truck will launch the A26 engine, a new 12.4-liter diesel engine designed for the Class 8 market, at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting in Nashville.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 27, 2017

TWNA Announces 2016 Technical Achievement Award Finalists

The Truck Writers of North America has announced the top five finalists for its 2016 Technical Achievement Award, including engines, a disc brake, a steel wheel, and electronic cruise control products.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•February 27, 2017

Meritor Launches 'Most Efficient' Drive Axle Ever

Based on today's diesel prices, a 1,000-truck fleet equipped with the 14X HE drive axle could realize $1 million per year in fuel savings, according to Meritor.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•February 27, 2017

NACFE: Modest Gains Seen So Far from Variable Engine-Driven Accessories

New NACFE confidence report on emerging technology says that current fuel economy gains are modest, but some systems show promise and research and development should continue.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 24, 2017

Isuzu Recalls N-Series Cabovers for Transmission Issue

The recall covers 21,000 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR trucks in the 2015 to 2017 model years.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 24, 2017

TMW Systems Appoints Senior Vice President and General Manager

Ray West has been appointed senior vice president and general manager of TMW Systems’ portfolio of transportation management systems, the company announced.

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