Accuride launches low-maintenance ROLLiant hub system from KIC

Accuride introduced its ROLLiant hub system from KIC, the first long-life, low-maintenance hub system to come with a 10-year warranty, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, during the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta.

The technology is designed for North American commercial vehicle fleets seeking long-life hub performance, and truck and trailer OEMs that want to simplify wheel end installation and boost throughput during assembly.

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Mack Trucks predicts stronger long-haul segment

ATLANTA. Hot on the heels of the unveiling of its new axle back Class 8 tractor, the Anthem, Mack Trucks is predicting a sales uptick in the long-haul market to stretch out for the next two years here at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show.

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Dana names new chief technology officer

Dana Incorporated selected Christophe Dominiak to serve as its new senior vice president and chief technology officer. He replaces George Constand, who is retiring.

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Daimler Truck Financial joins DTNA at NACV

Experts from Daimler Truck Financial, a business unit of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, are on hand to consult with customers and dealers in the Daimler Trucks North America booth at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show Sept. 25-28.

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DTNA provides bevy of product news at NACV

ATLANTA. A wide-ranging “talk show” format press conference held by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show highlighted numerous product additions, upgrades and tweaks by the OEM.

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Automated trucks and the role of the commercial driver

ATLANTA. In a world where trucks are able to fully drive themselves, there still will be a role for the commercial driver. But that role is going to change.

Michael Cammisa, vice president of safety policy, connectivity and technology, for the American Trucking Assns., discussed technology, policy and businesses perspectives as they relate to driving change in automated trucking during TU-Automotive's Connected Fleets conference here in Atlanta.

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Study shows growing use of GPS fleet management systems

C.J. Driscoll & Associates has released a new multi-client marketing research study covering interest, use, and satisfaction of U.S. fleet operators with Mobile Resource Management systems and services.

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