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.

Kinedyne expands tire chain family

December 20, 2018

Kinedyne has unveiled 7- and 8-mm heavy-duty stud tire chains under its Grip Link Brand Tire Chain family. The latest offerings feature 14 cross links and are for off-road…

Welcome to the Year of the Electric Truck

December 20, 2018

CARSON, Calif. – Penske Truck Leasing has accepted keys to Freightliners before, but today’s ceremonial handoff of an electric Freightliner eM2 kicks off what can safely be described as the Year of the Electric Truck.

Rotary Lift offers remote or column controls

December 19, 2018

The Rotary Flex Max is a wireless mobile column lift that can be operated by a remote or using controls found on every column. Available in two, four, six,…

Rotary Lift expands mobile lineup

December 19, 2018

The Rotary Flex Max is a wireless mobile column lift that can be operated by a remote or using controls found on every column. Available in two, four, six,…

Top 10: The memorable trucking products of 2018

December 19, 2018

TORONTO, Ont. -- The process of picking the top products for a year can be like being asked to pick your favorite child. No matter what choice is made, some feelings are going to be hurt. But hey, maybe one of the kids is a scholar or a star athlete. Would it be wrong to sing their praises?

Shell releases heavy-duty greases

December 17, 2018

Shell Rotella has unveiled a new lineup of heavy-duty greases for applications including trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. Rotella HD…

Shell Rotella unveils grease line-up

December 17, 2018

Shell Rotella has unveiled a new lineup of heavy-duty greases for applications including trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. Rotella HD…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Michelin Energy Guard

December 17, 2018

Michelin’s Energy Guard demonstrated that the sum can be greater than its individual parts. Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts. In this spirit,…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Peterson Pulse

December 17, 2018

Peterson is tapping into trailer data with its new PetersonPulse intelligent trailer system, combining CAN-Bus technology and telematics capabilities. The system monitors lights, ABS brakes, tire pressure monitoring…

Top 10 Products of 2018: The Rim Wit

December 17, 2018

Put the sledgehammer down. RimWit offers a tool to move seized truck wheels. Struggling with a wheel that’s seized in place? You can put the sledgehammer down thanks to a…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Snap-on Flank Drive Xtra (FDX)

December 17, 2018

Snap-on’s Flank Drive Xtra (FDX) socket system grips fasteners further off the corners and offers up to 25% more strength than its predecessor. Snap-on’s Flank Drive Xtra (FDX) socket…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Istobal Hw’intrawash

December 17, 2018

Hw’intrawash promises to clean a 53-foot trailer in as little as three minutes, or fully clean and sanitize a unit in six minutes. Trailer interiors can get pretty grimy depending…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Volvo Xceed

December 17, 2018

The Volvo Xceed package boosts fuel economy by 11% over the existing Fuel Efficiency Plus spec’, and betters the Fuel Efficiency Advanced package by 3.5%. Significant fuel economy gains are…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Stemco Trifecta hub assembly

December 17, 2018

No bearing adjustment is needed when installing the new assembly. Stemco’s Trifecta Pre-Adjusted Hub Assembly, developed with Webb Wheel Products, is designed to install with ease. It features the…

Top 10 Products of 2018: Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution 9200

December 17, 2018

A single oil for natural gas, diesel, or gasoline engines. Oil formulas include exacting chemistry. Valvoline’s Premium Blue One Solution 9200 offers a single bottle that will meet the…