Kenworth Chillicothe Plant initiates $45 million expansion
Kenworth recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the start of construction on a $45 million, 105,000 square-foot Test Building addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. The expansion represents a nearly 17 percent increase to the 622,000 square-foot Kenworth Chillicothe plant, which is located on a 120-acre site 50 miles
Werner Co. offers ladder, fall protection safety training
Werner, a manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, has committed to training over 30,000 construction professionals nationwide. Werner hosted more than 150 free in-person training events during the month of May in support of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 2022 National Safety Stand-Down initiative. According to OSHA, falls from elevation continue to
Supply chain challenged but improving, negotiations for 2023 underway
The U.S. trailer OEMs are rapidly filling available 2022 production slots, with both dry van and reefer build-to-backlog stretching deep into December, according to this quarter’s issue of ACT Research’s Trailer Components Report. “Overall, we expect orders and production to travel in lockstep until 2023 order boards officially open,” said Frank Maly, director–commercial vehicle transportation analysis
Milwaukee Tool opens engineering office in Chicago
Milwaukee Tool has announced the opening of Milwaukee Tool–Chicago. Located in the heart of the Windy City, the location will serve as an Engineering Design and Innovation space to accommodate the company’s continued investments into new technology. The company continues to actively invest in emerging technologies around motors, power electronics, lithium-ion batteries, wireless connectivity and
High Definition Vehicle Insurance now available in South Carolina
High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) recently announced its expansion to fleets in South Carolina. HDVI Shift uses onboard telematics data to inform real-time risk models. HDVI Shift helps fleets save up to 12% on their monthly premium based on real-time driver safety, according to the company. More than 79% of South Carolina communities depend exclusively on trucks
Dayco launches heavy-duty serpentine kit for Detroit engines
Dayco has recently launched a line of heavy-duty serpentine belt kits featuring Dayco’s exclusive two-piece tensioner engineered with an outer and inner tensioner that cuts installation time by 50% compared to competitive products. Currently available to order for customers in the U.S. and Canada, there are six part numbers that cover approximately 650,000 VIO. These kits
Utility Trailer produces its 200,000th trailer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and manufacturer of dry freight vans and flatbed trailers has announced its Paragould, Arkansas manufacturing facility has produced its 200,000th trailer, a 4000D-X Composite dry van. Utility’s Paragould, Arkansas plant marked an important production milestone when Target Corp. purchased its 200,000th trailer. Target received the 4000D-X
Five truck trend takeaways from May
June marks the official start of summer, but before we jump right into the deep end, here’s a recap of some of our most popular stories we think made a big splash! So, if you’re looking for some easy reading after the long weekend, take a look at this month’s most popular stories that you
Reyco Granning highlights electric vehicle solutions
Reyco Granning is working on multiple electric vehicle solutions that will help fleets, including the following. Steel leaf spring suspension – 9KB-EV · Flat-leaf or taper-leaf suspension for GAWR 15,000 lb. (6.8 t) – 35,000 lb. (15.9 t). · Packaged to fit with larger e-axle space-claim. · Ideally suited for delivery truck, work truck, and emergency response. · Available for 4X2 & 4X4 arrangements. Air ride suspension optimized for use in electric vehicles – AR-EV Air suspension for GAWR 17,000 lb. (7.7 t) – 23,000 lb. (10.4 t). · Shock tuned and rebound control designed to accommodate high un-sprung mass of e-axles. · Ideally suited for on-highway truck, tractor, large bus, and Class-A motorhome. · Available for 4X2, 4X4, 6X2, & 6X4 arrangements. Reyco Granning is also developing an electrified slider suspension for trailer applications based
Survey says: Carriers remain optimistic about demand despite obstacles
Carriers are optimistic about growth in volume and rates this year, despite rising fuel and equipment costs that are squeezing profitability, according to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop.com survey, which polled owner-operators and small fleets. The Bloomberg | Truckstop.com 1Q22 Truckload Survey shows: Owner-operators remain optimistic about demand: About 72% of respondents expect load growth over the
JIT Truck Parts expands with Peterson lightning equipment offering
JIT Truck Parts has announced the addition of Peterson Manufacturing’s USA-made commercial vehicle and trailer LED lighting and wiring harness systems, into a growing category of lighting products. From OEMs to fleets to owner-operators, Peterson contributes to the industry with exterior, interior and work light LED lighting technology. The light-emitting diode (LED) lights are vibration
Navistar relocates the Chicago Used Truck Center to new Joliet location
Navistar opened a new Used Truck Center in Joliet, Illinois. Previously located in Melrose Park, Illinois, the new Chicago Used Truck Center location at 2691 Mound Road in Joliet is home to the Used Truck Center (UTC) sales facility, as well as a calibration engineering center and eight service bays. Within the past few years,
