24 Sep 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. Read more...
24 Sep Ford Trucks Debuts Cabover Tractor for International Markets HANOVER, Germany — Ford Trucks offers only light- and medium-duty vehicles in North America, but the brand is aiming to make a splash in the heavy-duty segment in certain international markets. Read more...
24 Sep 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. Read more...
24 Sep Chinese Manufacturer Sinotruk Is Hottest Among Global Stocks A heavily shorted Chinese truck maker has emerged as the surprising winner among global stocks this month, trouncing cannabis growers and technology shares. Read more...
24 Sep DAF Trucks Showcases Hybrid, Full-Electric Models at IAA HANOVER, Germany — DAF Trucks exhibited two full battery-electric tractors and one hybrid model at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, illustrating how electric-vehicle technology could be adapted to different trucking applications. Read more...
24 Sep 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. Read more...
24 Sep Crossword Puzzle Solution September 24, 2018 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 24, 2018 print edition. Read more...
24 Sep Allison Offers Diagnostic Information Through Geotab Allison Transmission, the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced it has collaborated with telematics provider Geotab Inc. to deliver diagnostic codes and transmission information to fleets. Read more...
24 Sep Darrell Issa Appointment Could Give Trump Trade-War Ally Shortly after Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said he would not seek re-election this year, President Donald Trump suggested drastically cutting funding for the United States Trade and Development Agency in an upcoming budget proposal. Read more...
24 Sep Travel Still Hazardous in North Carolina’s Flood Zones BLADENBORO, N.C. — Travel remained dangerous Sept. 22 in southeastern North Carolina, where the governor warned of “treacherous” floodwaters more than a week after Hurricane Florence made landfall and urged residents to stay alert for warnings and evacuation orders. Read more...