Equipment Blackberry enters trucking industry with new tracking system April 1, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – BlackBerry Limited unveiled its new end-to-end asset tracking system for trucking companies and private fleet operators during a March 31 announcement at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The…
Equipment Trail King shaves up to 1,000 lbs with new gooseneck design March 31, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trail King has introduced a new Mechanical Detachable Gooseneck (MG) trailer with a focus on a lighter weight design. The new gooseneck weighs in at…
Equipment Wabco showcases next-generation lane departure warning system March 31, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Citing connectivity as the better way to create a cocoon of safety around heavy-duty trucks, Wabco showcased the next generation of its OnLane lane departure system with…
Kinedyne to release new sider and slider at MATS 2016 March 31, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kinedyne will unveil its new Kin-Sider and Kin-Slider systems at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), a pair of cargo control products that focus on addressing weaknesses in…
Equipment How to avoid simple violations during a roadside inspection March 31, 2016 GUELPH, Ont. – In 2015, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance revealed that out-of-service rates found during the annual International Roadcheck were the lowest rates on record indicating that fleets were…
Wabash shows off composite reefer prototype preview image Equipment Wabash shows off composite reefer prototype March 30, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National showcased for the first time a prototype composite refrigerated trailer that it says will be as light as a dry van. And that’s counting the…
Firestone wants you to ‘ride rite’ with its all-in-one kits March 30, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Firestone Industrial Products Company is now offering the Ride-Rite All-In-One Kits for those looking for a complete, one-stop air spring solution. Firestone said the kits bundles a…
Ridewell introduces new air ride suspension system March 30, 2016 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ridewell Suspensions has expanded its air ride suspension line with the release of the RAR-251 Stub Axle Air Ride Suspension for heavy haul applications. “The unique pivot…
Transcourt expands US presence preview image Business Management Transcourt expands US presence March 30, 2016 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing has advanced its push into the US market, by exhibiting at the M-PACT 2016 show in Indianapolis. The show is the largest of its…
Equipment Quebec to allow full-length trailer tails March 30, 2016 QUEBEC CITY, Que. — Quebec Transport Minister Jacques Daoust has signed a ministerial decree authorizing the use of trailer tails in Quebec as of Apr. 6. The notice was posted…
Peterbilt’s new base and clear coat formulations keep the shine, reduce carbon footprint preview image Peterbilt’s new base and clear coat formulations keep the shine, reduce carbon footprint March 29, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Toss out that bottle of vehicle wax – Peterbilt Motors Company’s new Axalta coatings will not only keep your truck looking shiny and new, but is also…
Equipment CarriersEdge to offer online driver training courses in Punjabi March 29, 2016 MARKHAM, Ont. – If language has always been a barrier for you when it comes to your success in online driver training courses, CarriersEdge may have what you’re looking for.
Equipment Head of Isuzu Truck in Canada gets additional responsibilities March 29, 2016 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shaun Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, has been named president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. The new appointment takes effect Apr. 1. In…
Business Management Daimler builds on partnership with Zonar March 28, 2016 DUSSELDORF, Germany — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and telematics company Zonar are building on their partnership and will be able to offer over-the-air engine programming beginning next year. The…
Equipment Trailer orders strong in March: ACT Research March 28, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trailer net orders were up 26% month-over-month in March and 3.5% stronger year-over-year. ACT Research reports strong orders coupled with low cancellations in its latest State of…
