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Wabco Announces Partnerships, New Technology

Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.

September 25, 2018

Strick Earns Certification, Adds Cooper Tires

Strick Trailers, manufacturer of aluminum sheet and post trailers, announced that its new GardX rear-impact guard has received certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

September 24, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 24: Here's What Makes Autumn Awesome

Fall is kicking in, which means ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition must be just around the corner. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 24, 2018

Fresno Heat and Foul Air Set Stage for Trump Tailpipe Debate

To test how Americans feel about its plan for rolling back car and truck pollution standards, the Trump administration will hold an initial public hearing Sept. 24 in Fresno, Calif., a place where it might reasonably expect a friendly response.

September 24, 2018

Technician Shortage Spurs Fleets to Outsource More Work

The truck technician shortage is causing some fleets to outsource more of their repair and maintenance work to dealerships.

September 21, 2018

Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems

Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.

September 21, 2018

Not Your Typical Repairs

Most of the work maintenance shops do is repetitive, but sometimes a unique problem can arise, and finding the solution can be a time-consuming process.

September 21, 2018

Liftgates Versus Ramps

Liftgates, once beset with maintenance and power problems, largely have overcome those issues and are being used to help deliver more freight faster while preventing driver injuries, industry experts said.

September 21, 2018

Electrification, Technology Take Center Stage at IAA 2018

HANOVER, Germany — The global truck manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting here at the massive IAA Commercial Vehicles show expressed a broadly shared vision that connectivity, automated driving and electric power are the dominant trends that will mold the future of commercial vehicles.

September 20, 2018

Large Ocean Vessels Create Challenges for Shippers

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Ports throughout the United States are prepared to accept megaships carrying 18,000 TEUs or more, but while the larger vessels create efficiencies for maritime providers, they take more time to unload and can create bottlenecks for those at the port and the drivers hauling the loads. 

September 19, 2018