UPDATED: 10/18/2011 2:00:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This TT File Photo Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its new Detroit brand encompassing all of its powertrain components, including its Detroit… Read More »Daimler Rebrands 'Detroit' Line of Powertrain Components
SelecTrucks is introducing a new pre-owned truck certification that will provide the industry’s most grueling and comprehensive inspection and reconditioning process. The SelectCertified badge, applied to qualifying trucks, will give owner-operators and fleet managers the… Read More »SelecTrucks Now Offering 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee
UPDATED: 10/17/2011 3:00:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Pete Selleck has assumed his posts of chairman and president of Michelin North America, succeeding Richard Wilkerson, who is retiring, the… Read More »Selleck Takes Chairman/President Post at Michelin North America
C.R. England tests new fuel-efficient equipment and focuses on driver behavior to improve mpg. By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief HDT’s 2011 Truck Fleet Innovators were honored for their industry leadership in areas such as… Read More »HDT's 2011 Truck Fleet Innovators Talk About Sustainability
UPDATED: 10/14/2011 11:00:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This LaHood (L) with FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro and ATA President Bill Graves — TT File Photo WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray… Read More »LaHood Says He Will Step Down After 2012
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced record third-quarter net earnings of $68.7 million and operating revenue of $1.17 billion, up 19% from a year ago, led by growth in its intermodal business. The Lowell, Ark., company… Read More »J.B. Reports Record Revenues, Earnings
UPDATED: 10/14/2011 10:40:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Bruce Harmon/Trans Pixs Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks said 13-liter engines have become the number one choice of U.S. Class 8… Read More »Volvo, Mack Say 13-Liter Engines Most Popular Choice for Class 8's
A milk delivery vehicle refuels at an on-site CNG station that will soon use manure-derived natural gas. Paclease has partnered with the Fair Oaks Farms to provide a full-service leasing agreement, and Ruan operates the… Read More »Indiana Dairy Operation Planning to Recycle Natural Waste of Cows into Fuel for Delviery Vehicles
UPDATED: 10/14/2011 11:10:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Billionaire investor Carl Icahn bought a 9.8% stake in Navistar International Corp., making him the second-biggest holder in the company, Bloomberg reported.… Read More »Investor Carl Icahn Buys 9.8% Stake in Navistar
Fan operation can significantly affect fuel economy. BorgWarner this year started offering its electronic Visctronic viscous variable-speed fan drives as optional equipment for Freightliner Cascadia trucks. All That’s Trucking Blog by Deborah Lockridge, Editor in… Read More »Fans and fuel
UPDATED: 10/13/2011 5:00:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Bruce Harmon/Trans Pixs J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ third-quarter net income rose 32% to $68.7 million, or 57 cents per share, from… Read More »J.B. Hunt's Third-Quarter Income Rises 32%
NAFA Fleet Management Association wants the Department of Energy to clarify its position on the use of hybrid compliance credits. NAFA also urged the agency to proceed with a pending rulemaking covering the use of… Read More »NAFA Wants DOE to Rule on Hybrid Compliance Credits