German autoparts maker Continental is set to invest EUR165m in the expansion of its truck and bus tire cfacilities in Otrokovice, Czech Republic. This five-year expansion program will double the truck and bus tire production capacity at ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is set to lead a three-year European research project, COMPANION, to develop a new system for implementing truck platooning on roads. Introducing platooning on European roads can ...
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Continental AG announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice, Czech Republic. This five-year expansion program will ultimately double the truck and bus tire production capacity at that ...
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The driver turnover rate at large truckload fleets dipped two percentage points to 97 percent in the third quarter of 2013 in the U.S., American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report states. "Despite this dip, the market for ...
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The Aeolus HN277 Ultra line-haul steer tire from Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd. has received SmartWay verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The company says the Aeolus HN277 Ultra is the fourth Aeolus truck tire to ...
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Decked has launched their full line of pickup truck bed storage system products and accessories. Decked is a storage system that attaches to the tie-downs in full-sized pickup trucks without drilling to provide secure, weatherproof storage ...
Maxim Truck and Trailer held its annual charity Pancake Breakfast in support of the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg. This is the 13th year the company held the fundraiser, amassing over $8,900 in donations for the Christmas Cheer Board, ...
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Guardian Automotive reinforced its commitment to a diverse and growing set of customers within its business when it launched Custom Glass Solutions, a company dedicated to meeting the glass needs of various transportation segments sometimes ...
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Demand for Class 8 trucks in North America will increase modestly, from 241,000 units in 2013 to 261,000 units next year, according to the latest projections from industry forecaster FTR Intel. During a Truck and Trailer Outlook Webinar ...
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A new truck, specially designed for the road conditions in the country, the Hino 300 series, has been launched in Tema. “Equipped with a powerful engine to overcome the stress of road conditions in Ghana, the truck has flexibility of ...
The recent decline in truck sales compared with the same period last year is continuing. Official T-Mark figures just released for November show sales of 2,542 units, a whopping 16 per cent drop against November 2012. This latest result ...
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With the fierce competition in Chinese logistics market, logistic companies need to transform to intensified operation in face of rising costs of vehicle operation. How to improve transportation efficiency and lower down costs, the truck, ...
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Freight Transportation Research (FTR), an American source for logistic and transportation research and analysis, has reported the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) reading still remains high due to capacity tightness from regulatory drag ...
One of the most common materials which are used for building purposes is steel. It is used to build bridges, buildings and various other types of structures. It is also used to build different types of machine parts. Steel which contains ...
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Total Class 8 truck orders reached 20,915 units in November, making it the second month in a row to surpass the 20,000 unit threshold, according to FTR’s preliminary data. FTR specializes in forecasting freight transportation. Don ...
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