Archive for March 30th, 2010

Schneider Installs Aerodynamic Wheel Covers Across Fleet »

Truckload carrier Schneider National plans to outfit its entire fleet with the Deflecktor Aero Wheel Cover, an aerodynamic wheel cover designed to improve the mpg efficiency of the vehicle. More: continued here

Transportation Matters wins top division prize at TWNA Awards »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck News’ weekly WebTV show Transportation Matters has earned top honours for the series,… [Full Story] More: continued here

Maverick to Open Reefer Division »

Flatbed carrier Maverick Transportation has announced plans to open a new temperature controlled division in May. More: continued here

MATS: Auto tranny highlights Mack product introductions »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Mack Trucks introduced a new Mack mDRIVE automated mechanical transmission at the Mid-… [Full Story] More: continued here

MATS: Peterbilt expands ‘green’ truck offerings »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt announced it has now reached full production capability for its natural gas-… [Full Story] More: continued here

NTSB investigating I-65 crash in Kentucky »

More information is emerging about the trucker who died in a cross-over crash Friday, March 26, which killed 11 people in Kentucky. Kenneth Laymon, 45, of Anniston, AL, was driving for Hester Inc. of Fayette, AL. More: continued here

MATS: Bulldog bullish on 2010 recovery »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Of all the trucking industry prognosticators who gave state-of-the-industry addresses … [Full Story] More: continued here

MATS: Pete launches new in-dash telematics and infotainment system »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt trucks will soon be available with an in-dash telematics and infotainment sy… [Full Story] More: continued here

MATS: Cummins says its EPA2010 engines showing well »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Cummins expressed confidence its 2010 engine line-up will meet its customers’ fuel eco… [Full Story] More: continued here

MATS: Peterbilt introduces new Models 587, 382 »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt introduced an EPA SmartWay-certified Model 587 highway tractor and a regiona… [Full Story] More: continued here