Truck News

SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour protection, releases self-steering axle suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced a pair of changes to its product line-up: the standardization of its Black Armour protection and the release of a self-steering axle suspension series.

#MATS: Wabco factory pumps out two millionth air compressor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco’s joint-venture factory in Charleston, S.C. has recently produced its two-millionth high performance air compressor.

CargoNet survey finds increase in cargo theft reporting in US

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- CargoNet has released key findings of a detailed survey of cargo theft activity in the US in 2011. The report shows a rise in cargo theft reporting, which officials attribute to an improvement in collaboration and data...

Maxim weight-loss challenge tips scales with 30,000 lbs of food donations

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has donated enough money to buy 30,000 lbs of food to a Winnipeg area food bank after completing its inaugural weight-loss challenge: the Maxim 500 Pound Challenge. The company presented the cheque to...

#MATS: Cummins uses nanotechnology to develop new fuel filter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has tapped into the surreal science of nanotechnology to develop a fuel filter that can trap particles 12 times smaller than what the human eye can detect.

#MATS: Cummins promises greater fuel economy in 2013, expands natural gas lineup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has vowed to improve fuel economy over its existing engines by a further 2% this year.

N.A. spot market freight surges 24% in February, declines year-over-year

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index was up 24% in February compared to January, but declined 5.2% compared to February 2011 when the spot market recorded unseasonably strong freight volumes. In seven...

Yokohama launches new online tire pressure calculator

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched a new online tire pressure calculator to help fleet owners manage the costs of tires through proper tire maintenance. The Yokohama Inflation Pressure Calculator recommends...

ACT holds prediction for strong Class 8 demand in 2012, despite February drop-off

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle net orders fell modestly in February, but the results did not change ACT Research’s expectation for “a very strong year” of Class 8 demand, according to the group. The updated status of the...

CTHRC secures funding to develop occupational standards for non-driving trucking industry jobs

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) announced it has received funding for a new project that will define skills needed for non-driving occupations in the trucking industry.

Trailer Wizards adds B.C. v.p.

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Trailer Wizards has named Craig McConnell vice-president of its B.C. region.

Wowtrucks bringing annual calendar contest to Facebook

CALGARY, Alta. -- The makers of the Wowtrucks Calendar, which has been showcasing a group of 13 Canadian trucks and their drivers each year since 2008, is adding a twist to the usual selection of winning trucks.

Load securement: Take a load off your mind

TORONTO, Ont. -- Load securement rules for flatdeck haulers are a constant concern; the rules are often in a state of flux and enforcement’s interpretation of the rules is not always consistent.

Blue Tree Systems, Air-Weigh integrate for real-time trailer weight monitoring

EUGENE, Ore. -- Users of Blue Tree Systems vehicle tracking and communications systems will now be able to monitor trailer weights via Air-Weigh’s on-board electronic scales.

Trucking Safety Council of B.C. produces safety video series

RICHMOND, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. (TSCBC) has developed a moving and lifting safety campaign, which was kicked off with the launch of a video on ‘Preparing for Work.’