By Tom Berg, Senior Editor It's the economy, stupid. But even the smart guys on the speakers list at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's Commercial Vehicle Outlook 2010, held in Dallas Aug. 25-26, didn't know exactly where it's headed, though they tried hard to guestimate its puzzling course. Fleet executives, meanwhile, offered some plausible scenarios for what will happen in the equipment world.....
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The Neverending Story Editorial by Deborah Lockridge, Editor It's starting to seem like "Groundhog Day" - you know, the 1993 movie where Bill Murray is a weatherman who finds himself living the worst day of his life over and over and over.......
A Smart Answer Commentary by Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor Meritor's 14X drive tandem is a clever piece of engineering. The engineers and marketers call it evolutionary, which I guess it is. But that sells it somewhat short.....
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Thursday, September 02, 2010
CARB: Fine Particle Pollution Linked to Premature Death
A new California Air Resources Board report based on a U.S. EPA peer-reviewed study concluded that there is a causal relationship between exposure to fine particle pollution and premature death.....
Great Dane Rolls Out Parts and Service Program
9/2/2010 - Trailer maker Great Dane has rolled out its AdvantEdge national account parts and service program, which connects customers to a nationwide network that fulfills their parts and service needs.....
Kenworth to Launch Wrap Program
9/2/2010 - Kenworth Truck Company announced plans to launch the Kenworth Wrap Program in the near future.....
Networkfleet Updates User Interface
9/2/2010 - Networkfleet has redesigned its user interface, which it says requires 50 percent fewer mouse clicks to retrieve data on fleet operations.....
Mancomm's Ultimate Green Book Fits in the Glove Box
9/1/2010 - Mancomm, which develops and publishes regulatory compliance products, has unveiled a book of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations that fits in a glove box.....