Accuride releases three-part installation and maintenance video series preview image Accuride releases three-part installation and maintenance video series June 7, 2016 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corp. has released a series of how-to videos aimed at helping fleet maintenance technicians install and service the company’s steel and aluminum wheels, Gunite-brand brake drums…
New software aims to streamline employee files for transportation companies June 6, 2016 NEW HAMBURG, Ont. – Erb Group has chosen TruckRight to completely transform how the company maintains its employee files, saying the software is a ‘true cradle to grave solutions.’ “We…
Peterson’s full product line featured in new 2016 Master Catalog June 6, 2016 GRANDVIEW, Mo. – Peterson Manufacturing has released its 2016 Master Catalog, featuring over 2,000 vehicle safety system solutions, over 400 lighting, safety and accessory items and technical and reference information.
Equipment Joplin, Mo. to host 34th Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition June 6, 2016 HOUSTON, Texas – The ‘Giants of Joplin’ will roll into Joplin, Mo. June 9-11 for the 34th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition. “The return of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to…
Glasvan Great Dane offering telematics on Autocar shunt trucks preview image Equipment Glasvan Great Dane offering telematics on Autocar shunt trucks June 3, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane has announced it is offering Geotab telematics on Autocar shunt tractors. The company partnered with PinPoint GPS to bring telematics to Autocar shunt trucks…
Equipment Class 8 orders down 31% y-o-y in May: ACT Research June 3, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net orders for Class 8 trucks in May were down 31% year-over-year but up 4% compared to April. ACT Research reports there were 14,300 Class 8…
Rotary Lift uncages the V-Rex preview image Rotary Lift uncages the V-Rex June 1, 2016 MADISON, Ind. – Much like the T-Rex was the king of the dinosaurs, Rotary Lift has introduced its ‘king’ of the platform world – the V-Rex, a vertical rise, drive-on…
Five tire management tips for Tire Safety Week preview image Equipment Five tire management tips for Tire Safety Week May 27, 2016 Suppliers offer tire care advice in advance of Tire Safety Week, International Roadcheck
Tallman Truck Centre to host Kemptville open house preview image Equipment Tallman Truck Centre to host Kemptville open house May 27, 2016 KEMPTVILLE, Ont. — Tallman Truck Centre is inviting customers to visit its newest facility during an open house June 10. The Kemptville dealership open house will run from 11 a.m.
Business Management Second OEM commits to North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 in Atlanta May 25, 2016 Navistar joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Business Management Demand for trailers continues to outpace that for tractors: ACT Research May 25, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trailer net orders were up 12% month-over-month in April, but 7% lower than the same month last year, according to ACT Research. “New orders continued to meander…
Business Management Ryder offers new flexible maintenance packages May 24, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s most flexible leasing and maintenance solutions, Ryder ChoiceLease. The new offerings include two new lease products,…
Business Management Daimler commits to exhibit at NACVS 2017 in Atlanta May 23, 2016 Joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Mack to demo pair of zero-emission capable trucks preview image Equipment Mack to demo pair of zero-emission capable trucks May 19, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. – In an effort to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) pollutants, Mack Trucks will demonstrate two zero-emission capable Class 8 drayage trucks as part of a California-based heavy-duty…
Transfer Flow announces its toolbox/fuel tank combo preview image Transfer Flow announces its toolbox/fuel tank combo May 19, 2016 CHICO, Calif. – Transfer Flow recently introduced its 70-gallon toolbox and fuel tank combination, which has been designed for 1999 to 2016 Ford, Ram and GM full-sized diesel trucks. With…
