U.S. trailer orders in July fell to less than half of what they were a year earlier as seasonal weakness and cautious fleets still eyeing a lackluster economy cut demand more than expected, ACT Research Co. reported.
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Opinion: Jake Brakes Keep Drivers Safe on Steep Roads
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September 5, 2016Exxon to Introduce New Engine Oils on Website
ExxonMobil said it will introduce the new product line and details of its Mobil Delvac-branded CK-4 and FA-4 commercial vehicle engine oils on its website, mobildelvac.com on Sept. 20.
August 26, 2016Driver-Focused Designs
The annual National Truck Driving Championships kicked off Aug. 10 in Indianapolis. To coincide with Transport Topics鈥 coverage of the 鈥淪uper Bowl of Safety,鈥 this edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update features stories focused on drivers鈥 needs and concerns, including those related to comfort, safety and health.
August 10, 2016Another 9,000 Trailers Recalled Due to Bendix Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall聽of more than 9,000 additional trailers because of a defect with the Bendix SR-5 spring brakes that the manufacturer believes could affect up to 194,410 trailers in total.
August 11, 2016Trailer Orders Drop 12% as Seasonal Slowdown Hits
U.S. trailer orders fell 12% in May, reflecting typical seasonal demand, ACT Research Co. reported 鈥 though trailer manufacturers said the market had softened.
June 27, 2016Trail King Launches Specialty Trailer Models
LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Trail King Industries Inc. introduced several specialty trailers here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 31, 2016AASHTO Sets Roadside Safety Device Installation Schedule
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials announced its approval on Dec. 22 of a schedule for implementing the use of such roadside safety hardware devices as guardrails and crash cushions on the National Highway System that meet new crash-testing standards.
December 22, 2015Trucking Companies Plan to Add Trailers as Drivers Remain Scarce
Trucking companies are planning to add trailers and capacity as the driver shortage continues, according to a new survey.
August 13, 2015NTSB Recommends Video Recorders on Heavy Trucks and Buses
The National Transportation Safety Board on April 29 issued a recommendation that heavy truck and bus fleet operators deploy in-cab video system recorder technology to monitor their drivers.
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