Hino Trucks will include five-year warranty on 2020 Allison Transmission-equipped vehicles
Hino Trucks’ 2020 model year Allison Transmission-equipped Hino’s will include a five-year unlimited mile transmission warranty effective immediately, the company has announced.
U.S. trailer net orders continue to drop in May, ACT Research reports
New U.S. trailer orders of 15.5k were down 16% month-over-month, but after accounting for cancellations, net orders slid to 10.5k units, down 28% from April, according to ACT Research.
Kenworth T880S with set-forward front axle adds mid-roof sleeper options
The Kenworth T880S with a set-forward front axle is now available for order with Kenworth’s 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof sleepers.
XL’s hybrid electric drive technology used by the University of Virginia
XL’s XLH hybrid electric drive technology is being used by the University of Virginia (UVA) to green its recycling and maintenance fleets.
Schneider launches intermodal service in Indianapolis
In June, Schneider began offering intermodal services at the CSX Indianapolis ramp.
Dorman HD Solutions releases new diesel exhaust fluid injector
Dorman HD Solutions has released a new diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injector for Blue Bird 2017-12, Ford 2012, Freightliner 2017-12, International 2017-14 and Volvo 2017-12 vehicles.
FTR’s shippers conditions index took step back in April
FTR’s April Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) took a step back in April to a reading of 1.9, close to a full point below March.
Volvo Trucks collaborates on trucking automation safety project
This project leverages human intuition artificial intelligence that reads the intention and awareness of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, Volvo says.
Verizon Connect releases new platform for government customers
Verizon Connect Government will help federal, state and local agencies run safer fleets, gain insight into operations and fleet maintenance and better communicate with workers and first responders in the field, Verizon says.
Truck-Lite integrates Stemco wireless products into Road Ready System
Truck-Lite has integrated the Stemco wireless suite of products into the Road Ready system via its SmartBridge Integrator (SBI).
ZF creates dual-lens camera for commercial vehicles
ZF has developed the Dual-cam two lens camera, designed for the commercial truck market and to be used in concert with other ZF ADAS technologies.
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes fell again in May
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) fell 14% month-over-month in May, the second consecutive sequential drop, according to ACT Research.
