FTR has raised its 2019 forecast for North American Class 8 truck factory shipments to 350,000 units. It has also increased its forecast for U.S. commercial trailer production to 310,000 units ...Read the rest of this story
The OEM is also looking to attract small businesses and larger fleets that are already customers of International's MV and LT Series trucks. ...Read the rest of this story
An analysis of four tanker configurations showed drag reduction of more than 2%. But Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg suggests another way to cut drag – eliminating tanker fenders, which act like sails and pull backwards on the trailer. ...Read the rest of this story
A ‘hypercompetitive' culture at Pilot Flying J contributed to a fuel-tax-fraud scheme, said one of three more former executives who have been sentenced to jail for their part. ...Read the rest of this story
International Trucks unveiled its new CV Series, a Class 4/5 truck that it emphasizes is designed, distributed and supported by a company specializing in commercial vehicles. ...Read the rest of this story
Carrier Logistics Inc. has named Ben Wiesen as president, succeeding Don Adams, president and co-founder of the firm, who retired in September. ...Read the rest of this story