John G Smith

John G. Smith is the editorial director of Newcom Media's trucking and supply chain publications -- including Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, TruckTech, Transport Routier, and Road Today. The award-winning journalist has covered the trucking industry since 1995.

Goodyear unveils regional tires, with one made for Canada

January 30, 2019

Two new regional haul tires were among the announcements made by Goodyear at its No Limits customer conference. Among them was a made-for-Canada regional haul tire, the Ultra Grip RTD…

Wabco safety systems can be retrofitted

January 30, 2019

Wabco is ensuring advanced safety systems are not limited to the newest equipment off an assembly line. OnSide and OnGuardActive systems are now both available as retrofit kits,…

SAF-Holland lands with new grease

January 30, 2019

SAF-Holland has unveiled a new layer of protection for landing gear in the form of the purpose-made True Lube grease. Operating temperatures range from -40 to 65 Celsius…

Pintle hook enhances wear resistance

January 30, 2019

When it comes to a pintle hook, much of the strength comes through the choice of materials. SAF-Holland’s new PH-405 pintle hook features an austenitic manganese steel body that…

Fras-le unveils value-priced friction material

January 30, 2019

Fras-le has expanded its lineup of hydraulic brake pads and added a new value-priced friction material called durbloc into the mix. Pins and other features in a related Mechanical…

Trucking to face challenges in 2019, but it’s not necessarily bad, analyst says

January 30, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The economic activity affecting trucking could see a challenging year, according to Bob Dieli, president and founder of RDLB — an economic research and management consulting…

How long will the truck sales boom last?

January 30, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Truck-related equipment buyers have been scrambling to secure spots on assembly lines in the midst of one of the hottest truck markets on record. But booms don't last forever.

Driver David Henry talks mental health

January 30, 2019

Driver David Henry is one of the faces of Bell Let’s Talk, a program focusing on the importance of mental health. TORONTO, Ont. — In the decade following…

Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup

January 29, 2019

Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…

Transportation

Canada’s heavy-duty aftermarket reached $4 billion in 2018

January 29, 2019

John Blodgett, vice-president of sales and marketing at MacKay and Co., identifies who holds a share of the aftermarket during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. LAS VEGAS, Nev.

Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup

January 29, 2019

Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…

Electrics, electronics and e-commerce transforming the aftermarket

January 29, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The repair and upkeep of Canada’s Class 6-8 trucks and trailers is no small matter. Analysts at MacKay and Company say the business is worth $4 billion a year and growing. And it’s being radically transformed before our eyes.

Equipment

Bendix unveils reman disc brake calipers

January 28, 2019

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is now offering remanufactured air disc brake calipers, promising a…

Transportation

Eaton named Bezares master distributor

January 28, 2019

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton will become a North American master distributor for Bezares SA’s mobile power hydraulic portfolio, and will also provide post-sale service and support throught he Roadranger…

Bendix unveils reman brake calipers

January 28, 2019

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is now offering remanufactured air disc brake calipers, promising a…