Cab-related products and systems supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.Ā announced thatĀ it would close three U.S. facilities in the Midwest beginning in the third quarter of the year in connection with a cost-reduction and restructuring plan it announced in 2015.
August 4, 2016BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics
Another 9,000 Trailers Recalled Due to Bendix Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recallĀ of more than 9,000 additional trailers because of a defect with the Bendix SR-5 spring brakes that the manufacturer believes could affect up to 194,410 trailers in total.
August 11, 2016EquipmentBusiness
Achieving ā360Ā° Driver Awarenessā
When it comes to personal safety, the time-tested adage āknow your surroundingsā is sound advice. Whether itās walking down a dark street or driving in heavy traffic, the more you know about whatās around you, the more quickly you can react to changing conditions.
August 11, 2016EquipmentBusinessLogisticsAutonomous
Driver-Focused Designs
The annual National Truck Driving Championships kicked off Aug. 10 in Indianapolis. To coincide with Transport Topicsā coverage of the āSuper Bowl of Safety,ā this edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update features stories focused on driversā needs and concerns, including those related to comfort, safety and health.
August 10, 2016Letters to the EditorBusinessSafetyTechnologyEquipment
Letters: Mandate Technology, A Modest Proposal
Mandate Technology That Boosts Collision Avoidance
August 8, 2016BusinessEquipment
Cummins Unveils Next-Generation X15 Series
EAST LIBERTY, Ohio ā Cummins Inc. unveiled its 2017 engine lineup here, the new X15 series, with efficiency and performance models, as well as a new X12 planned for 2018.
August 8, 2016BusinessEquipment
Class 8 Orders Drop Sharply in July
North American Class 8 orders fell to about 10,000 in July, the weakest level in nearly six years, analysts reported.
August 3, 2016BusinessEquipment
Cummins Earnings Slump Along With North American Truck Market
Engine maker Cummins Inc. said the slumping North American truck market pulled down second quarter earnings and revenue but it partially offset that with restructuring, quality and cost-cutting initiatives.
August 2, 2016BusinessEquipment
Wabash Reports Net Income Increase in Second Quarter But Decline in Revenues
Wabash National Corp. reported its net income rose in the second quarter and six-month periods as margins and operating efficiencies improved; however, revenues in both periods declined.
July 28, 2016BusinessEquipment
Accuride Reports Profitable Second Quarter, Six-Month Loss
Commercial vehicle components supplier Accuride Corp. reported a profitable second quarter but still posted a net loss for the six-month period due to headwinds in key markets.
July 26, 2016