New Hino national parts centre opens today August 1, 2014 SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (April 20, 2005) -- Hino Motors Sales is kicking off official ceremonies today of its new Southaven, Miss.-based national parts distribution centre. The 100,00
ArvinMeritor adjusts FreedomLine to comply with ITC ruling August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich., (April 19, 2005) -- Truck component supplier ArvinMeritor says its automated ZF-FreedomLine transmission will continue to be sold in North America, despite an Internat
Hybrids get a free pass on Drive Clean August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (April 22, 2005) -- Ontario's Environment Minister Leona Dombrowsky announced that the province is exempting hybrid vehicles from Drive Clean testing. The government s
Shake ‘n Bake: Under hood heat is taking its toll on engine accessories August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 2, 2005) -- Heat is said to be creating all sorts of problems under the hood of post-2002 low-emissions engines. Windshield washer bottles are melting, and there
Goodyear’s Wingfoot takes industry top honours August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio. (May 11, 2005) -- Goodyear's Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC earned "Best in Show" honours for the first time ever at a recent retread contest
Classic Redefined August 1, 2014 International's new "advanced classic" LoneStar, combines form and function in an eye-catching, highly stylized, and technically advanced design.
OTA report questions relevancy of Drive Clean August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (May 11, 2005) -- Ontario trucks under seven years of age should no longer be required to undergo Drive Clean tests based on the current pass rate for the industry, the On
Owners get own truck gallery at Kenworth’s website August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash., (May 13, 2005) -- Kenworth has introduced an Owner's Gallery on its website to showcase some of the World's Best Kenworth trucks.
Cummins, U.S. Gov’t move towards high-efficiency engine August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. (May 19, 2005) -- Cummins recently announced significant progress toward meeting engine efficiency and emissions targets as part of the government-industry 21st Cent
Pressure Tactics August 1, 2014 Tires are your biggest cost item after fuel, so how do you manage them?
From Don’s Desk August 1, 2014 Note on a homecoming, spiffing up the trailers, federal enforcement and when to do your happy dance.
Fuel is the burning question: Private fleet poll August 1, 2014 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (May 27, 2005) -- Private trucking fleets in the U.S. say escalating fuel costs is their number one concern. Unlike the for-hire sector, private carriers
Volvo unveils alternative-fuel truck August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, (May 27 2005) -- The Volvo Group has rolled out a truck equipped with a DME-powered engine. DME (dimethylether) is an LPG-like fuel that can be produced from bio
Summer’s Over August 1, 2014 I know that summer is not really "officially" over, but the first week after Labour Day certainly makes me feel like it is.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: EPA eases ULSD fuel compliance date August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, (May 31, 2005) -- Sulfur standards will be temporarily eased in new diesel fuel blends mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA announced that to be
