Links bring ROI to intelligent suspensions preview image Links bring ROI to intelligent suspensions September 15, 2021 Link Mfg. has unveiled a family of intelligent auxiliary suspensions to be available in 2022. Testing with 8K, 10K, 13.5K and 20K ROI auxiliary suspension systems is underway. The…
Orange EV upgrading T-Series terminal trucks preview image Orange EV upgrading T-Series terminal trucks September 15, 2021 Orange EV’s electric terminal trucks – an update to the T-Series Class 8 units that have been on the market since 2015 – will be available by the third quarter…
LayerLok adds another layer to trailers, containers preview image LayerLok adds another layer to trailers, containers September 14, 2021 Doleco LayerLok systems are maximizing the payload capacities of dry vans, reefers and shipping containers by establishing a second layer within the spaces. The LayerLok XP and AF are…
Hyundai Translead platform taps into multiple sensors preview image Hyundai Translead platform taps into multiple sensors September 14, 2021 Hyundai Translead’s HT LinkSense is an open-platform smart trailer system that integrates with an array of telematics partners – including CalAmp, Orbcomm, Phillips Connect, PowerFleet, Road Ready, Sensata, Xirgo,…
Autocar appoints Antonucci as CXO preview image Human Resources Autocar appoints Antonucci as CXO September 14, 2021 Vocational truck OEM Autocar has announced the hiring of Craig Antonucci as chief experience officer (CXO), a newly created position. Antonucci brings to the Autocar team decades of knowledge in…
Work Truck Week September 14, 2021 ewsThe Work Truck Show exhibit hall, Green Truck Summit, and a myriad of other offerings will be featured throughout the week, including NTEA annual meeting with keynote speaker Mike Rowe.
Point S Canada expands into Western Canada preview image Equipment Point S Canada expands into Western Canada September 14, 2021 Tire and auto services retailer network Point S Canada is continuing to expand and marking its arrival in Western Canada with 16 new retailers. A Point S Canada store has…
Hendrickson Watchman watches trailer wheel ends preview image Hendrickson Watchman watches trailer wheel ends September 13, 2021 Hendrickson is launching Watchman wheel-end sensors for trailers that run on a vehicle area network developed by Sensata Technologies. Initially offering data about trailer tire pressures and wheel-end temperatures,…
MacKinnon joins Left Lane Associates preview image Human Resources MacKinnon joins Left Lane Associates September 13, 2021 Supply chain merger and acquisitions firm Left Lane Associates on Monday announced the hiring of Alex MacKinnon as investment banker – M&A. “Alex MacKinnon brings with him a wealth of…
Tires, transmissions lead maintenance price increases in Q2 preview image Transportation Tires, transmissions lead maintenance price increases in Q2 September 13, 2021 Shop labor and parts prices were on the rise between the first and second quarters of 2021 – with tires and transmissions accounting for some of the biggest gains. Labor…
Bendix adds demo truck to diagnostic software preview image Bendix adds demo truck to diagnostic software September 13, 2021 Bendix ACom Pro diagnostic software integrates a new “demo truck” to help technicians better understand the tool’s capabilities. With that, trainers can see the features, tests and support offered…
Bendix air dryer features electronic controls preview image Bendix air dryer features electronic controls September 13, 2021 Bendix is building on its AD-HF air dryer with the release of a new unit – the AD-HFi — that adds electronic pressure control. The new functionality comes courtesy of…
Mitchell 1 shop software connects with fleet systems preview image Mitchell 1 shop software connects with fleet systems September 13, 2021 Mitchell 1 has added fleet management and communication features to the latest version of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software. Repair facilities using the software to track…
‘It is the backbone of the nation’ preview image Transportation ‘It is the backbone of the nation’ September 11, 2021 Navdeep SinghOwner-operatorCNTLWinnipeg, Man. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Navdeep Singh (Photo: Supplied) Tell us about…
‘Dispatchers need to give drivers a break’ preview image Transportation ‘Dispatchers need to give drivers a break’ September 10, 2021 Dilbagh Singh Truck driver King Truck Ride Brampton, Ont. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Dilbagh…