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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Kenworth Takes T700, Paccar MX on Tour in Canada

Kenworth Truck Company will kick off its Kenworth T700 and Paccar MX Engine Canadian Road Tour in September, heading to 13 Kenworth dealerships throughout Canada

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2010

FTR: Risks Could Impact Economic Recovery in U.S.

Although the U.S. economic recovery is likely on track, there are several risks out there that could negatively impact the recovery, according to FTR Associates' June North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook. Due to risks such as the impact of Europe's economic crisis, the decline in the U.S. stock market, and high unemployment numbers, FTR's forecast was somewhat conservative in this outlook

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2010

AASHTO: Crisis Ahead For U.S. Transportation System

The U.S. transportation system is facing a serious crisis in years ahead, with another 1.8 million trucks expected to be on the roads in 10 years, according to a recent study by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Texas Carrier Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Denton, Texas-based Titus Transportation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptc

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Flying J Cleared to Emerge From Bankruptcy

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has confirmed Flying J's plan to reorganize and emerge from bankruptcy. The plan provides for the payment of its creditors in full in cash, plus interest

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 7, 2010

June Orders Improve Over May, Year Ago

Preliminary data for June shows Class 8 truck net orders for all major North American OEMs has improved 20.5 percent over May and 90.8 percent over June 200

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 7, 2010

New Kenworth Dealership Opens in Kansas

Wichita Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Emporia, Kan., which features a 10,000 square-foot service department with 10 service bays, and a large parts warehouse to serve local and long-haul truck operators

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Driversby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Lobbyist Group Abandons Efforts to Counter Distracted Driving Campaigns

Plans by lobbyist firm the Seward Square Group to counter distracted driving campaigns have been abandone

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Driversby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Ohio to Replace Aging I-71 Bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation has set aside $88 million of its fiscal budget to replace the aging Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, located between Columbus and Cincinnati on Interstate 71

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Heavy-Duty Truck Demand Continues to Grow in China

Demand for heavy-duty trucks has ramped up significantly over the past three quarters in China, with sales rising to 267,500 units in the first quarter of 2010, a 165 percent increase from the 2009 quarte

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