Prison walls no match for Maxim preview image Equipment Prison walls no match for Maxim March 24, 2017 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Most people look to bust out of prison, but Maxim Truck and Trailer recently broke in. Coming to the aid of Hipperson Construction, which was performing…
Equipment Chevron still producing CJ-4 engine oil March 23, 2017 Continuing production of previous category engine oil gives fleets more time to transition, company says
Equipment Thermo King expands line of power management products March 23, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thermo King introduced three new power management tools at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Complementing its existing line of power management products, Thermo King added a boost charger,…
Rand McNally introduces TND 740 truck GPS preview image Equipment Rand McNally introduces TND 740 truck GPS March 23, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally has announced the launch of a new TND 740 truck-specific GPS, which it says is faster and more powerful than the unit it replaces. The…
Mack gains ground, sees room for further growth preview image Equipment Mack gains ground, sees room for further growth March 23, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack Trucks achieved a 1% market share gain in 2016, and the company sees an opportunity to add to that this year. John Walsh, vice-president of global…
Peterbilt grows fleet sales, looks to build on strong 2016 preview image Equipment Peterbilt grows fleet sales, looks to build on strong 2016 March 22, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Peterbilt in 2016 opened 25 new dealerships for the third year in a row and produced more than 36,000 trucks – the fourth highest tally in its…
Bendix gives update on safety system developments preview image Equipment Bendix gives update on safety system developments March 22, 2017 Interest in stability control flatlines, disc brakes and collision mitigation systems on the rise
Equipment Optimism growing for stronger Class 8 truck demand March 22, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Truck and component manufacturers at the Mid-America Trucking Show indicated they are increasingly optimistic about the Class 8 truck market in 2017. Joe McAleese, chairman of Bendix,…
Equipment Arrow launches used truck purchasing program to Prime members March 20, 2017 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales will now offer a used truck purchasing program for Canadian and US Prime member owner-operators who currently drive for select carriers. The buyer…
Equipment OTA continues push for ‘smart’ lift axles March 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is taking its next steps towards convincing Ontario to allow smart lift axles. The OTA says it recently completed an analysis the…
More fleets spec’ing inverters: Xantrex preview image Equipment More fleets spec’ing inverters: Xantrex March 20, 2017 BURNABY, B.C. – More fleets are spec’ing power inverters in their new Class 8 trucks, according to a leading supplier. Xantrex reports that inverters are becoming a standard option on…
Equipment DyTerra’s Ontario branch under new ownership March 20, 2017 AYR, Ont. – DyTerra, a company that services the propane and fertilizer industries, primarily in Western Canada, is exiting the Ontario market but its services will continue under new ownership.
Equipment Increasing confidence driving new trailer orders: FTR March 20, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final February net trailer orders totaled 25,800 units, down 21% from January but 20% better than last February, FTR reports. February orders were the best for that…
Equipment CTA mostly satisfied with Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regs March 17, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is satisfied that Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks adequately reflect the unique operating conditions in this country. While the…
Peterbilt improves its Model 220 preview image Peterbilt improves its Model 220 March 17, 2017 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced updates to its model 220, as well as an enhanced frame layout for better clearance for PTO installation through the left-hand rail. Peterbilt said the…
