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OBIT: Don Anderson, Don Anderson Haulage

STOUFFVILLE, ON -- Don Anderson, the founder of Don Anderson Haulage, died at his Stouffville home July 1 at the age of 80. "Through all the successes of his life, my dad always retained a sense of integrity and humbleness," company president and son Michael Anderson said in a statement released shortly after his passing. "We are comforted in knowing his legacy lives on. In fact, his name lives and will continue to live in each and everything that we do."

An EZ-ELD offering

The pending U.S. mandate for Electronic Logging Devices can seem complex, but Pollak is looking to simplify things with the new EZ-ELD. The plug-and-play device is fitted into a truck's diagnostic port, and the driver connects to the device through a mobile app. There's no need to worry about the type of On Board Diagnostics port that is used, either. The EZ-ELD comes with three interchangeable connectors, making it easier to switch between vehicles, too. There are nine-pin, six-pin, and OBDII connectors on board.

Heavy-duty clutches produced

Eaton has now begun shipping its upgraded line of aftermarket Advantage Self-Adjust and Easy Pedal Advantage heavy-duty clutches.

Retread warranty increased

Huayi Tire Canada has increased the warranty on new Double Coin TBR tires to seven years and three retreads. That's two years longer and one extra retread compared to the warranty that covers the tires produced up to this point.

Security divider and deck board

Ancra's new Security Divider and Deck Board comes in the form of lightweight high-density polyethylene panels that can be configured as a deck board or secure bulkhead.

In-cab reefer controls

Carrier Transicold Supra refrigeration units can now be controlled from inside a cab using Cab Command, a unit that can be mounted in the dashboard.

Heavy-duty scan tool

Bosch has unveiled its HDS 200 heavy-duty scan tool to support those working on Class 4-8 trucks -- whether the users are in an aftermarket shop that occasionally repairs such vehicles, a dedicated heavy-duty operation that needs a second triage tool, or a mobile repair unit.

Safety council names new board

LANGLEY, BC -- Safety Driven: The Trucking Safety Council of BC has welcomed a new board of directors, who will service the group dedicated to reducing the number and severity of workplace injuries and fatalities in the trucking and moving and storage sectors.

All Together Now: Manufacturers have growing say in vehicle spec’s

It is impossible to talk about engine oils without tapping into the benefits that have emerged with new CK4 and fuel-efficient FA4 formulas. The story was no different when Total invited members of our editorial team to visit a blending facility in Montreal, where the world's fourth-largest oil company prepares and bottles lubricants for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Regional tire comes with confidence guarantee

Michelin has unveiled a new drive tire for urban and regional fleets - the X Multi D - that comes complete with a new "confidence guarantee".

U.S. Safety Measurement System data flawed: report

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to replace the Safety Measurement System (SMS) - used to determine which carriers are at a high risk of future crashes.

Navistar COO to speak at NACV breakfast

ATLANTA, GA -- Persio Lisboa, executive vice president and COO of Navistar, will be the keynote speaker of the 26th annual Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) Breakfast and Briefing, to be held during the new North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta.

IN PRINT — Neat Fleet: VNR 400 fleet spec’ offers plenty

Cash-conscious fleets are often loathe to spend extra money on extra options. Their units are seen as workhorses; the no-frills machines to focus on specific tasks. But there are still plenty of bells and whistles available in the fleet spec' version of Volvo's new VNR 400.

IN PRINT — Tool Time: 8 tools shops can’t live without

Few things will improve a mechanic's productivity better than the proper tool. Sure, any wrench will turn a fastener, but a torque wrench will ensure exact clamping force. In the digital realm, the right app can offer quick access to underlying fault codes and even help to refine shop schedules.

IN PRINT — Tailgate Party: Platooning questions involve more than tech

Nike wants a runner to complete a marathon in under two hours, but the target will involve more than the company's swoosh-marked shoes. Other marathoners will take turns running in the controlled race, helping to optimize the aerodynamic conditions that can be leveraged by the record hopeful who will tuck in behind them. It's not the only sport to leverage the pulling forces of "drafting". The concept has been used everywhere from cycling's Tour de France to the ovals of NASCAR. With the help of emerging technology such as adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation systems, trucking could be on the cusp of realizing the same techniques - using automatically set following distances in a process known as platooning.