Today's Trucking Staff

Toronto dealer in final of International competition

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Six International brand truck dealer reps went head-to-head last week to highlight their expertise and working knowledge of International brand commercial trucks, including, John White, Western Toronto International Trucks.

Nissan Diesel takes on new name

IRVING, Tex. -- Nissan Diesel America will now be known as UD Trucks North America.

Reefer carrier turns fleet over to new MX engine

OLATHE, Kan. -- A reefer carrier in the U.S. has placed an order with Kenworth to replace virtually its entire fleet with 2010 Paccar MX , SCR engines.

VIDEO SPECIAL: Live report from the Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The mood at the Mid-America Trucking Show was upbeat as a host of new products were unveiled, including a number of components, engines and even trucks.

IMPROVED KW DASHBOARDS

Kenworth medium-duty models add multiplex instrumentation, Driver Information Center

DEF DISPENSER

Bennett Pump's BlueFueler line of DEF dispensers has received Weights and Measures approval

EFFICIENT FANS

Horton introduces the WindMaster Revolution, a high-efficiency, hybrid-flow fan

REVOLUTIONARY FLATDECK

Quebec's Alutrec says its lower, lighter, stronger flatdeck can generate fuel savings of 6 to 9%

HYBRID REEFER

Carrier Transicold introduces the Vector 6600MT multi-temperature 'hybrid' trailer refrigeration unit

CHELSEA PTO

From Parker Chelsea, simpler installation on a new power take-off unit well suited to product pump applications

BUNK COOLER

Engine-off Dometic system runs on battery power, provides 3100 BTUs/hr cooling capacity

HANDHELD SCAN TOOL

Snap-on Industrial's new Pro-Link iQ commercial vehicle scan tool offers OEM-proprietary information

ArvinMeritor boosts Canadian content

TROY, Mich. -- John Nelligan is ArvinMeritor's mew Canadian regional director, North American Field Operations.

People Tip # 23

When introducing a change of any sort, explain why the decision was required, and convey the message several ways to ensure it is completely understood. Memos and emails are important, but face-to-face meetings will clarify outstanding issues.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.

People Tip # 25

Laid-off employees may require guidance in the form of support groups, budget counseling or other expertise available through an Employee Assistance Program. A fleet that offers this support will be helping to protect people who could be valuable job candidates when the business recovers.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.