Tuckunder Series Liftgate preview image Tuckunder Series Liftgate November 12, 2014 Tommy Gate has released the all new Tuckunder Series of liftgates for flatbed, stake, and van bodies, initially with lifting capacities of 2500 or 3000 lb
Virtual Driver Coach preview image Virtual Driver Coach November 12, 2014 Kenworth now offers its Driver Performance Assistant as an option for new T680 and T880 models spec’d with PACCAR MX-13 engines and automated transmissions. It’s a built-in virtual driver’s coach,…
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid preview image Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid November 12, 2014 From Wakefield Canada, Castrol Carelube HTG 32 is a biodegradable hydraulic fluid formulated using vegetable ester oil and additives o prevent corrosion, wear, and oxidation
Trailer Pigtail Products preview image Trailer Pigtail Products November 12, 2014 Phillips Industries has introduced to the aftermarket three new trailer harness pigtail products all sealed for additional protection to keep out moisture and contaminants. New trailer lighting pigtails are…
Cargo Securement Online November 12, 2014 A new series of online courses from CarriersEdge is based on the industry-standard handbook, Practical Cargo Securement
TRP All-Makes Parts preview image TRP All-Makes Parts November 12, 2014 TRP has introduced new all-makes turbochargers, power steering pumps, windshield wash, and LED work lamps available at Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships
DTNA Sets North American Commercial Vehicle Industry Record November 7, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says its vehicle order intake for class 6-8 NAFTA and exports markets reached 31,304 units in the month of October. That represents…
Unique Deal Creates Powerhouse October 30, 2014 Rolf Lockwood goes behind the scenes of the Kriska-Mullen deal and speaks with Kriska President Mark Seymour and Mullen VP Richard Maloney to gain more perspective.
Mandatory Driver Training: About Time October 30, 2014 Two days after the Toronto Star published an article on truck-driver training and licensing, Ontario's Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca said he would work towards mandatory entry-level training for class A truck drivers.
Eaton Launches Dual-Clutch Transmission preview image Eaton Launches Dual-Clutch Transmission October 30, 2014 Marshall, MI -- Eaton has introduced the Procision, a new medium-duty dual-clutch transmission for class 6 and 7 trucks.
Volvo Drops NG Engine Development preview image Volvo Drops NG Engine Development October 30, 2014 Greensboro, NC -- Volvo Trucks has put on hold plans to launch its own compression-ignition liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America.
TrailerTails, Longer B-Trains OK’d preview image TrailerTails, Longer B-Trains OK’d October 30, 2014 OTTAWA -- Longer B-trains, tridem-drive tractor recognition, and approval for full-length TrailerTails... we've got 'em all.
THE DOWNLOW ON DPFs October 30, 2014 Diesel particulate filters for 2007 engines may not be as simple as you think.
The Lockwood Report: 10 in ’13 October 30, 2014 TORONTO, ON - Today's Trucking's New Products Guru presents his annual, popular, and controversial list of the 10 coolest new products from 2013.
TrailerTails, Longer B-Trains OK’d preview image TrailerTails, Longer B-Trains OK’d October 30, 2014 OTTAWA -- Longer B-trains, tridem-drive tractor recognition, and approval for full-length TrailerTails... we've got 'em all.