FTR September Trucking Conditions Index reflects broadly weaker environment
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for September, at -2.94, was the lowest reading since May, reflecting a relatively weak environment for carriers.
Photo Gallery: Kenworth W990 delivers U.S. capitol Christmas tree
The Capitol Christmas Tree, transported by Wilbanks Trucking Services, stopped at more than 25 community events during its journey across America.
Goodyear purchases Raben Tire
Goodyear says the purchase advances its “Connected Business Model” and makes it easier for consumers and fleets to buy and recommend Goodyear tires.
Trailer orders surge in October, but still off 42% year-over-year
ACT Research Co.’s preliminary estimate for October indicates that trailer manufacturers booked 31,900 net orders to their orderboards last month, a 71% spike from September and the second straight month of sequential growth greater than 70%. Volume was 42% below last year, but slightly above the same month in 2017. Year-to-date, net orders are off 52% from the torrid pace of 2018.
Eaton Cummins expands application coverage of Endurant 12-speed overdrive transmission
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is expanding the application coverage for the Endurant 12-speed overdrive transmission. Effective January 2020, pickup & delivery, certain construction, refuse and agriculture applications are approved with Endurant.
NFI will reach 40 electric vehicles in fleet by mid-2020
Working with a range of manufacturers to implement electric vehicles into its operations, NFI received its first electric truck in August 2019 and will have 40 electric vehicles in its operational fleet by mid-2020, including electric yard tractors.
Truck-Lite integrates SKF into Road Ready System
Truck-Lite Co. has integrated SKF’s TraX wheel-end monitor (WEM) data into the Road Ready system via its SmartBridge Integrator (SBI).
Babcox Media promotes new president and executive vice president
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Greg Cira has been appointed president and Mike Maleski has been promoted to executive vice president, effective immediately.
Watch: Integrating your truck’s axles with the powertrain
While many truck OEMs today provide a fully-integrated powertrain that includes the axle, maybe you’re in a position where you want to fully customize your axles yourself. As a key part of the powertrain, it’s important the axle is spec’d to work with the truck’s engine and transmission if you want to maximize efficiency.
Phillips Industries releases Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp for dry vans
Phillips Industries has introduced the Phillips Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp, its first complete interior lighting solution designed specifically for dry vans, using ultra-compact and high-output LEDs.
Schneider receives General Mills’ Platinum Dry Carrier of the Year award
The award recognizes a carrier that goes above and beyond in a number of categories, including on-time service metrics, teamwork, creative solutions and interactions with General Mills.
SkyBitz releases flexible GPS tracking device for light, medium-duty trucks
SkyBitz has launched the SA2012, equipped with 4G LTE with 3G fallback, for the light-to-medium duty vehicle tracking market.