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Meritor adds roller bearings to wheel-end, drivetrain portfolios

TROY, Mich. — Meritor introduced  its new AllFit premium-tapered roller bearings for differentials, transmissions and wheel-ends for multiple applications, including steer, drive and trailer axles today. “The AllFit bearing is an…

US DOT proposes speed limiters on all large commercial vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today proposed equipping heavy-duty vehicles with speed limits…

What is celiac disease?

For the past few years, we have been hearing a lot about gluten and gluten-free diets in the media. Gluten is a protein that is found in rye, wheat and…

International Truck offering new powertrain warranty package

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck announced recently the availability of its DuraStar Integrated Powertrain Warranty Package. The package includes a 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on new orders of its DuraStar…

Fuel your body with fresh corn

Although summer is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fire up the barbecue and nothing adds to the BBQ menu like fresh corn on the cob. Boiled, foiled,…

What will it take to end distracted driving?

Distracted driving is certainly not a new topic. There are numerous articles, videos, and public service announcements with the core message that distracted drivers substantially increase the risk of being…

Mack Trucks names new v.p. for Lehigh Valley Operations

Rickard Lundberg GREENSBORO, N.C.  – Mack Trucks announced this week that effective Oct. 1, 2016, Rickard Lundberg will be the new vice-president and general manager for Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations.

WIT and Freightliner looking for candidates for the Influential Women in Trucking Award

PLOVER, Wisc. —  The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks are looking for candidates for the 2016 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award that was created in 2010 honors female leaders…

Daimler Trucks North America to participate in SuperTruck II initiative

PORTLAND, Ore. —  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced recently that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck…

Fleets investing in fuel-efficient technologies save big bucks: NACFE study

NEW YORK, New York – Seventeen fleets across North America that operate more than 62,000 tractors and 217,000 trailers saw a 3% jump in fuel economy according to the Annual…

Total wheel-end package from Bendix now available on International trucks

ELYRIA, Ohio — A full wheel-end portfolio from Bendix – consisting of the ADB22X air disc brake,  EverSure Spring Brake,  Versajust LS Slack Adjuster, and foundation drum brakes – is…

Easy as GST/HST: Except by check

In theory, GST/HST should be a simple tax to file. You write down how much you paid on business expenses and the amount will be fully refunded to you. What’s…

Pondering truck replacement cycles

This past month has been, shall we say, interesting. To start with, it’s the time when a lot of our customers have their annual shutdowns, so freight is a little…

Is the driver shortage real or perceived?

The driver shortage is something that has been discussed in this industry for as long as I can remember. When I joined the industry as a driver 26 years ago,…

ATA Truck Tonnage Index dropped in July

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in July, following a revised 1.6% decline during June. In July, the index equaled 134.3 (2000=100),…