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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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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

Cummins Unveils Tech Aimed at Reducing Cost of Ownership

Cummins is showcasing a diverse set of new technologies aimed at reducing total cost of ownership for OEM customers at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.

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Productsby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

Thermo King Introduces Smarter, Efficient Refrigeration Unit

Thermo King introduced the SLXi platform of single- and multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units, developed with a focus on unit intelligence, communication, fuel consumption and temperature management.

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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

Low Cancellations Help Class 8 Truck Orders Hit 3-Month High

Net Class 8 truck orders rose to a three-month high in August, helped by cancellations which fell to a near three-year low, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 21, 2016

Spot Van, Reefer Rates Dip; Hanjin Bankruptcy Could Push Them Higher

The number of loads on the DAT network of load boards gained 20% during the week ending Sept. 17 compared to the week before and the number of trucks added 19% as the spot market rebounded during the first full week after the Labor Day holiday but it barely translated into higher rates.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 21, 2016

Latest Freight Shipment, Spending Levels Show Economic Uncertainty

Freight shipments across all U.S. domestic modes continued improving in August but remain weak, according to the latest Cass Freight Index, while freight spending moved lower again with both resulting in mixed feelings when it comes to their economic impact.

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