Business
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Eaton Unveils New Transmission for Navistar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton Corp. executives said the company has launched a new version of its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission exclusively for Navistar Inc., designed to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications.
Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Eaton Unveils New Transmission for Navistar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton Corp. executives said the company has launched a new version of its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission exclusively for Navistar Inc., designed to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications.
Chevron Says New Delo Oil Boosts Fuel Economy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chevron Corp. said here that its latest synthetic motor oil can improve fuel economy up to 1% for Class 8 trucks.
March 25, 2013TravelCenters of America Installs 1,000th DEF Dispenser
TravelCenters of America said it has completed the installation of its 1,000th bulk on-island diesel exhaust fluid dispenser.
March 25, 2013Goodyear Names Annual Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jason Harte, an owner-operator from Rogers, Ark., who works with Sammons Trucking, was named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
March 25, 2013Daimler to Lay Off About 600, Less Than Half Its Original Estimate
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America said it plans to lay off about 600 factory workers, fewer than half the number it initially projected earlier this year.
March 25, 2013Polar Corp. Appoints Denious CEO
Tank trailer manufacturer Polar Corp. said it has appointed Robert Denious its president and chief executive officer.
March 25, 2013Editorial: A Quiet MATS 2013
It wasn’t the best of times. It wasn’t the worst of times. This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show was as notable for what didn’t happen as it was for what did occur on the floor of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
March 25, 2013Letters: Truck Fatality Spike, Sen. Schumer & GPS
It seems that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is puzzled by the increase in deaths year over year.
March 25, 2013Editorial: A Quiet MATS 2013
It wasn’t the best of times. It wasn’t the worst of times. This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show was as notable for what didn’t happen as it was for what did occur on the floor of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
March 25, 2013