Bridgestone Americas Inc. introduced a new, SmartWay-certified steer tire for longhaul and regional trucks, the tire maker said Feb. 16.
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Lytx to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm GTCR for $500 Million
Lytx Inc., the largest supplier of video-based safety systems for the trucking industry, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm GTCR for more than $500 million.
February 18, 2016Wabash to Introduce New Rear Impact Guard
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. will introduce a new rear impact guard option at the end of February at a major industry conference, the manufacturer said Feb. 16.
February 17, 2016Training Crucial for ELDs, FMCSA Official Says
DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an essential role in helping to smooth the trucking industry’s transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.
February 15, 2016Cummins, Geotab Partner on Engine Diagnostics
Engine maker Cummins Inc.’s remote diagnostics application is now available through Geotab’s telematics platform, the companies said in a joint announcement.
February 12, 2016Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 48%
January’s Class 8 North American orders just cleared 18,000, down 48% year-over-year but within expectations as fleets’ ordering patterns shifted into a more typical range, analysts said.
February 8, 2016Cummins’ Engine Lead Shrinks as Daimler Hits 30% of Market
As the 2015 North American truck market surged, Cummins Inc. kept its lead in installing heavy-duty engines despite most truck makers carving out a greater share compared with 2014 — a trend Cummins management said will continue this year.
February 8, 2016Driver Training Crucial for ELD Transition, FMCSA Official Says
DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an important role in the trucking industry’s transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.
February 4, 2016New York Supreme Court Rules Tax and Decal Fee Unconstitutional
New York’s Supreme Court ruled Feb. 1 that the state’s highway-use tax and decal required of out-of-state truckers are unenforceable, awarding a victory to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association in its class-action lawsuit.
February 2, 2016Cummins Improves Cleaning Interval of Diesel Particulate Filter
Cummins Inc. said it has improved its ISX15 heavy-duty engine so it can go longer between cleanings of its diesel particulate filter.
February 2, 2016