Trucking Industry News & Technology
Previously only available with select 3000 Series™ models, expanded xFE portfolio now enables smaller, medium-duty buses and trucks to also use even less fuel INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2017 — Allison Transmission today announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel […]
Great Western Leasing and Sales Expands Dealership Network IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 — Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC (“Great Western”) announced today the expansion of its dealership network with the opening of its newest branch in Phoenix, Arizona. The location will offer a broad selection of flatbed, drop deck, heavy haul, tank, dump […]
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 2017 — Industry expert and former administrator from the Federal Motor Carrier Association, Annette Sandberg has verified that the Telogis Electronic Logging Device (ELD) software solution has met all federally mandated requirements. Installation of an ELD has been mandated by the FMCSA to digitally capture and log commercial drivers’ Hours of […]
CHICO, Calif., Oct. 2017 — Work Truck Solutions is pleased to announce that Famous Rhodes joins Work Truck Solutions Board of Directors. His extensive automotive and digital marketing experience will provide the company with tested and proven industry guidance. Work Truck Solutions is expanding their services in the work truck industry and the […]
In Autonomous Vehicle Debate, Technology Must Serve All Americans Truck Legislation WASHINGTON, Oct. 2017 — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to today’s passage of S. 1885, the AV Start Act, out of the Senate Commerce Committee. “The Teamsters continue to follow the development of autonomous driving technology […]
Kalyn Siebert Launches VersaMAXX Gatesville, TX – 2017 – Premium heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Kalyn Siebert has announced production of a new low-profile trailer designed specifically for large vehicle transport and recovery operations in metros and locations that demand the utmost in capacity, versatility, maneuverability and ease of use. The VersaMAXX […]
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017 — The European Commission (EC) announced that it had fined Scania €880 million for its participation in the 1997-2011 truck cartel. This is the second highest fine ever imposed on an individual company by the EC. Last Friday 22 September 2017, the District Court of Amsterdam published a landmark decision endorsing the assignment model […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2017 — Celadon Group, Inc. (“Celadon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CGI) today announced an amendment to its primary credit facility, a separate equipment financing to afford additional liquidity, and certain corporate updates. Chief Executive Officer, Paul Svindland, commented: “Over the past two months, Celadon has adopted a new strategic plan and is […]
Online buyers purchased approximately 58 percent of the equipment FORT WORTH, TX, Sept. 2017 – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held a two-day auction at its site in Fort Worth, TX this week, selling 3,800+ equipment items and trucks for US$52+ million. More than 4,900 people from 55 countries registered to bid in the unreserved public auction […]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 2017 — Quarter-mile tracks always make things interesting, but Saturday’s Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series wreck at Highland Rim Speedway left a sold-out crowd speechless. After several tight heat and challenge races, Mike Morgan (#88) and Allen Boles (#3) went all out to try and steal the $10,000 feature race check. Unfortunately, the two made contact in turn four […]
