Volvo Trucks releases new parameter updates
Volvo Trucks has made parameter updates to complement its newly-launched Parameter Plus subscription package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle.
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant breaks ground on $140 million expansion
Kenworth Truck Company held a groundbreaking ceremony April 24 to start construction on a $140 million, 120,000 square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Dana expands training series with electrification maintenance
Dana Incorporated has expanded its “Driveline Forensics” training series to include videos covering key safety and maintenance tips for electrified vehicles.
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index supply-demand balance shows slight improvement in March
The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed an uptick in volume, pricing and productivity.
EV Connect launches certification program for electric vehicle charging station manufacturers
EV Connect is launching its EV Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program for EV charging station manufacturers.
Flexfab and Weller Reman are PACCAR’s 2018 Suppliers of the Year
PACCAR Parts has recognized Flexfab as the Proprietary Supplier of the Year and Weller Reman as the Commodity Supplier of the Year for 2018.
PACCAR redesignes powertrain website
PACCAR has redesigned its powertrain website, which features product information on PACCAR engines, transmissions and axles.
Drivewyze completes Missouri service site weigh station rollout
Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass is now operational at all Missouri locations, delivering weigh station bypass opportunities to its customers driving in the state.
Ken-Tool releases Pilot Sleeve wheel centering sleeves for commercial trucks
Ken-Tool has released Pilot Sleeve wheel centering sleeves, manufactured to be used with steel or aluminum commercial truck steer wheels, drive wheels and inside/outside dual wheels that use two-piece flange nuts.
Thermo King, Chanje design all-electric van for last-mile refrigerated deliveries
Thermo King has partnered with Chanje, a company that creates sustainable solutions to improve the last-mile industry, to create a fully integrated refrigerated version of its V8100 all-electric last-mile delivery van.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index continues fall towards neutral reading
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in February to a reading of 1.71.
Truck-Lite acquires Lumitec
Truck-Lite Co. LLC has acquired Lumitec LLC, a supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry. Founded in 2007, Lumitec supplies deck, underwater, interior, navigation and specialty lighting to boat builders. “Combining Lumitec and Truck-Lite allows us to take advantage of each other’s distribution networks and share technology, helping Truck-Lite to expand into different markets
