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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 23, 2016

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Remains Soft; Homes, LEI Slip

A preliminary report released Friday shows growth in the nation’s manufacturing sector is easing this month amid the slowest expansion of new orders so far this year, according the financial information services provider IHS Markit.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 22, 2016

NAFTA Trucking Freight Falls; 19th Straight Overall Monthly Drop

Trucking and all other transportation modes except rail carried less cross-border freight by value in July compared to a year earlier, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Wabco Partnerships Aimed at Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Tech

Wabco Holdings is collaborating with Peloton Technology and Mobileye to advance the company’s autonomous vehicle technologies, the company announced at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

EDI Acquires $15M Financing for PHEVs, EVs

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) has closed initial funds in its Series C financing round toward funding the company's PHEV and EV solutions, and is is forecasted to close in Q4 2016 at $15 million.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

FMCSA Final Rule Allows Windshield Mounted Technology

The FMCSA has issued a final rule amending the FMCSRs to allow the voluntary mounting of certain devices on the interior of the windshields of commercial motor vehicles.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Vipar Heavy Duty Names New Controller

Vipar Heavy Duty has named Beth San Filippo as its new controller. San Filippo joined Vipar Heavy Duty and its family of companies in November 2011 and most recently was accounting manager.

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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Jacobs Debuts High Power Density Engine Brake for Europe

Heavy-duty vehicle component manufacturer Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched its new High Power Density Engine Brake for vehicle and engine manufacturers, announcing the technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

TCA Promotes Director of Safety and Policy to VP of Government Affairs

The Truckload Carriers Association has promoted David Heller from director of safety and policy to vice president of government affairs, the group announced during its Fall business meeting.

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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

Dana Begins Testing Spicer Global Single Axle Configurations

Dana has revealed new details about its Spicer global single axle for trucks, tractors and coaches and announced enhancements to its Spicer Compact Series Plus driveshafts at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany.

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Fleet Managementby Tom BergSeptember 21, 2016

FedEx Technicians Again Sweep SuperTech Competition

Eric Vos, Mark McLean and Steven Weaver share top accolades at the conclusion of the event that included hundreds of technicians from around the USA.

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