Today's Trucking Staff

International recalls over 1700 trucks

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. is recalling 5000 and 9000 series trucks with Caterpillar C15 diesel engines manufactured in 2004 and 2005 because of the possibility of an oil-line break.

TECH TIP: UNDERSTANDING LINING WEAR

Brake systems that are unhealthy cause rapid wear and overheating. Brake Pro explains uneven lining wear.

PMTC looking for sharpest trucks, safest fleet, and HofF drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is inviting fleets, both private and for-hire, to enter their most stunningly decorated trucks in the 2006 PMTC & 3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition.

Westport, Ford join for hydrogen engine development

VANCOUVER -- Alternative energy developer Westport Innovations of Vancouver has teamed up with Ford Motor Company today to produce an advanced direct injection fuel system for vehicles powered by high-efficiency, high performance engines operating on pure hydrogen.

Cargo securement regs clarified

OTTAWA -- North America's cargo securement rules have undergone the first of what insiders say will be several clarification exercises.

International rolls out newest XT pickup truck

CHICAGO -- International Truck and Engine Corp. unveiled the newest member to its monster pickup vehicle family -- the International MXT 4x4.

US safety officials issue 11 air brake recommendations after fatal truck crash

WASHINGTON -- The National Transportation Safety Board adopted a final report of a runaway truck accident in Pennsylvania that has shown the consequences of improper maintenance on automatic slack adjusters for air brake systems.

Carlisle acquires Chinese brake biz

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Carlisle Motion Control Industries has purchased 100 percent of the heavy-duty brake lining and brake shoe assets of Zhejiang Kete located in Hangzhou, China.

HE’S BACK: Jim Hebe returns to trucking, buys Canuck International dealership

In an exclusive interview with TodaysTrucking.com this morning, Hebe confirmed he and a handful of investors have acquired Co-Van International Trucks.

Cummins says ’07 lineup ready to roll

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Cummins says its one-highway engine product line is ready to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards for 2007.

Volvo Trucks unveils lineup of 2007 engines: Will cost $7.5 K more

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its comprehensive new family of heavy-duty diesel engines for 2007 -- the 11-litre D11, 13-litre D13 and 16-litre D16 -- meets strict new U.S. emissions standards that take effect in 2007.

AIR-RIDE FOR GMC 4500/5500

Kelderman kits for mid-range GMC trucks.

BENDIX ABS-6 STANDARD AT KENWORTH

Class 8 Kenworth trucks also get ABS-6 Advanced with ESP as an option.

USER-FRIENDLY OIL, FUEL FILTERS

Fleeguard's new oil and fuel filters have a polymer casing

VOLVO UNVEILS 2007 ENGINE LINEUP

The new D11 and D13, plus the revised D16 stay with EGR