Navistar International Corp. has agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over the exhaust gas recirculation setups the company used on its previous MaxxForce 11-liter or 13-liter diesel engines, according to a news release from a law firm repre…
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Goods-Trade Gap Widens Second Month to Highest This Year
The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened for a second month to the highest level since a record in December as exports dipped.
500 Tornadoes in 30 Days Among Highest Reported From Past Seven Decades
The United States has been rocked by 500 tornadoes in the past 30 days with a trapped jet stream in the atmosphere “stuck in neutral,” according to the U.S. Storm Prediction Center.
Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
A $2 trillion proposal from 2020 presidential aspirant John Delaney would look to improve connectivity along freight routes, transit systems and other corridors through a comprehensive revenue stream.
Navistar to settle $135M defective engine class action suits
The settlement agreement is still subject to approval by the Illinois court.
Many fleets unable to leverage available data, survey finds
A new survey found that many motor carriers are failing to take advantage of available data that could lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their trucks.
Fleet Advantage said that based on its online survey presented to more than 2,000 p
The roadside inspection process starts with a look
“If the truck is kept tidy and clean, the chances are the driver is a pretty organized driver. A truck that is in disrepair or is dirty will often get further scrutiny.”
How to choose the right outsource provider
When researching an outside company to take over maintenance, or to provide dedicated contract carriage services, there are many concrete factors to look for.
Volvo's 'Reflections from the Wall' truck honors heroes
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin VA provided the 2019 Ride for Freedom truck. The custom-designed VNL 760 led a motorcade of motorcycles past 900,000 bystanders from the plant to Washington DC during the annual “Run for t
Spot van, reefer rates show signs of life
Spot truckload freight volumes continued to build during the week ending May 26 and improving van and refrigerated load-to-truck ratios contributed to higher rates on major lanes, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of l