ATLANTA — The appointment of Stacy Earnhardt as next chairman of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is a natural step in a lifetime spent around trucks and trucking.
March 2, 2020Equipment
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New TMC Chairman Stacy Earnhardt is director of asset management and specialized operations for Best Logistics Group in Kernersville, N.C. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
New TMC Chairman Stacy Earnhardt Is Trucking Industry Lifer
New TMC Chairman Stacy Earnhardt is director of asset management and specialized operations for Best Logistics Group in Kernersville, N.C. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Editorial
Editorial: TMC Theme Was New Tech, Skilled Professionals Are Propelling Trucking Forward
While new technology is driving trucking forward, the industry still needs the expertise of service professionals to keep tomorrow’s equipment running smoothly.
March 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment
Ryan Meppelink in 2019 by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
World Skills Medalist Ryan Meppelink Gets Warm Greeting at TMC
Ryan Meppelink in 2019 by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
ATLANTA — Six months after winning a bronze medal in the Heavy Vehicle Technology division at the World Skills competition, Ryan Meppelink received a rousing ovation at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting Feb. 24.
March 1, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment
John Nelligan by Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics
Meritor, Wabash Stay Focused on Now and When
John Nelligan by Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics
ATLANTA — Key executives from global commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. and trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said evolution and revolution are happening simultaneously in the trucking industry — and it is their job to keep track of both at once.
March 1, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Freightliner, Proterra to Develop Production-Ready MT50e Model
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., a unit of Daimler Trucks North America, announced it partnered with Proterra to develop a production-ready version in 2020 of Freightliner’s all-electric MT50e truck chassis.
February 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment
Utilimaster Announces New Production Facility
Spartan Motors subsidiary Utilimaster announced Feb. 26 it will develop a new vehicle production facility for aftermarket parts.
February 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment
BorgWarner Announces Heavy-Duty Starter Protection Features
BorgWarner announced the first applications of its combined Smart IMS, integrated magnetic switch, plus integrated over crank protection on its Delco Remy38MT+ and 39MT heavy-duty gear reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial vehicles.
February 28, 2020
Business, Equipment
Mckinney Trailer Rentals
Mckinney Rentals Opens New Division to Sell Trailers
Mckinney Trailer Rentals
Mckinney Trailer Rentals is expanding its operation into trailer sales, the company announced Feb. 27.
February 28, 2020
Business, Equipment
Allison Transmission via YouTube
Allison Increases Regular Dividend, Schedules Annual Meeting
Allison Transmission via YouTube
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced its board of directors approved an increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to 17 cents from 15 cents on its common stock.
February 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment
Navistar headquarters in Lisle, Ill. (Navistar)
Navistar Adds Connected Maintenance Feature, Aftermarket Filters
Navistar headquarters in Lisle, Ill. (Navistar)
The platform uses a comprehensive, easy-to-use interface to create seamless communication with dealers throughout the service process and supports all-makes fleets.
February 28, 2020Pages
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