Rand McNally Publishes 35th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers
Jun 24, 2015
The 2016 Motor Carriers' Road Atlas is now available SKOKIE, Ill., June 24, 2015 -- Rand McNally today released the 2016 edition of its #1-selling trucker's atlas, the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. The printed atlas, first published in the early 1980s during the period of trucking deregulation, has served over-the-road p ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks' "Convoy of Hope" Comes to the Aid of Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Jun 23, 2015
Under the banner of "Wings on Wheels - Convoy of Hope 2015", a fleet of eight Actros semitrailer trucks with some 120 tonnes of relief supplies on board set off today from the Mercedes-Benz plant in Untertürkheim to head for the Turkey-Syria border region. Once again, the mobile relief effort has been initiated by Dai ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2015 Ford Transit Family - The Future Of Full-Sized Vans By Larry Nutson
Jun 19, 2015
The future of full-size vans is here now By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_7688) I consider my self a car guy. And, admittedly, I am not a truck guy. However, I felt compelled to take up Ford on their invitation to get up close and personal and to also drive their all-new full size va ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 5, 2015
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
The Truckers are Not Happy with Rhode Island
May 29, 2015
Today, the American Trucking Associations urged rejection of a truck-only toll scheme proposed by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo this week. "ATA is very disappointed with Governor Raimondo's proposal to address Rhode Island's infrastructure investment deficit solely on the back of the trucking industry," said ATA ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS MAY 18, 2015 - Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, Lexus, Pontiac, Coachman
May 18, 2015
Toyota Recalls, Air Bag Recalls, Lexus Recalls, Chevrolet Recalls ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford
May 11, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 GMC YUKON DENALI REVIEW
May 10, 2015
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 GMC YUKON DENALI REVIEW ... Continue reading
May 8, 2015
From Northern Finland to Southern Italy, from Spain's most westernmost point to Romania's easternmost corner â the âFuel Duelâ fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place in 22 countries in Europe. To this end, 90 Actros trucks are on the road, predominantly tractor units of ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover
May 6, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Receives Autonomous Vehicle Licensing from Nevada DMV
May 6, 2015
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Installs State License Plate and Takes First Ride in an Autonomous Commercial Truck on a U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS -- May 5, 2015: At a ceremony today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially granted the first license for an autonomous commercial truck to operate ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Unveiled at Hoover Dam
May 6, 2015
First Licensed Autonomous Commercial Truck to Drive on U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2015 -- In a spectacular evening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. The ... Continue reading
DENSO Introduces the "PowerEdge" High Amp Alternator for Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Market
May 6, 2015
Highly efficient alternator offers a small, lightweight design, which translates into long-term fuel economy savings LONG BEACH, CA -- May 5, 2015: Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new high amperage alternator for the Medium and Heavy Duty truck market that is smaller, lighter and more efficient than th ... Continue reading
ATA Outlines Plan to Improve Truck Safety to Congress
May 2, 2015
ATA Member Kretsinger Details Three-Pronged Approach to Reducing Crashes ARLINGTON, VA -- April 29, 2015: In testimony today to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Highway and Transit Subcommittee, American Trucking Associations said continued improvement in truck safety will need new strategies to ... Continue reading
The Green Truck 2015 goes to the Mercedes-Benz Actros
Apr 24, 2015
The Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842 has impressed the editorial teams of the reputed "Trucker" and "VerkehrsRundschau" publications at this year's Green Truck Award and succeeded in taking first place in the rankings. As a result the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842 has emerged as the most environment-friendly truck, edgi ... Continue reading
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