Auto-start technology takes battery charging duties under its wing December 15, 2015 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s has enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with auto-start technology, which uses the air-conditioning system and electric-powered devices to keep main and auxiliary batteries charged. “SmartAir is…
Product helps keep wheel nuts secure December 15, 2015 KINGSTON, Ont. – Luglox Canada has introduced its new commercial safety product, which it says will greatly reduce or eliminate the possibility of loose wheels while travelling a range of…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. has most successful auction year ever in Edmonton December 15, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. – This year was Ritchie Bros. largest ever in Edmonton, Alta. selling more than 38,250 equipment items and trucks and garnering over $731 million, with 55% being from…
Equipment Maxim Truck & Trailer selling Trout River trailers in Northern Ontario December 14, 2015 THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Maxim Truck & Trailer has announced it is now selling Trout River live bottom trailers in Northern Ontario. The trailers are used in the roadbuilding, agriculture,…
Trailcon Leasing adds executives to help execute national expansion preview image Business Management Trailcon Leasing adds executives to help execute national expansion December 14, 2015 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing says two recent appointments have rounded out the ideal team to carry out its plans for national expansion. Darryl Hartman Darryl Hartman was hired in…
Pride Group grows into new location preview image Equipment Pride Group grows into new location December 14, 2015 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Pride Group has announced its move into a larger Mississauga location. The new facility at 6050 Dixie Road houses Pride Truck Sales, TPine Leasing and TPine Rental.
Business Management Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit coming in April December 14, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — A revitalized Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit (CFMS), supported by Newcom Business Media and PIT Group, will be held in April in conjunction with Truck World. The event…
FMCSA grants Bendix exemption extension for windshield-mounted cameras preview image FMCSA grants Bendix exemption extension for windshield-mounted cameras December 14, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Bendix a two-year exemption extension, allowing its safety-related cameras to continue to be mounted on the truck’s…
Equipment Class 8 supply higher than demand, says ACT December 11, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research Company says its recent For-Hire Trucking Index indicates that the supply of Class 8 trucks continues to rise faster than demand. “The capacity index [supply]…
New gift items for the Peterbilt lover in your family December 10, 2015 DENTON, Texas – Just in time for the Christmas season, Peterbilt has added more than 50 new items to its 2016 gift and merchandise collection. Items include over 15 new…
Equipment Daimler growing its presence in Mexico December 10, 2015 Company executing on plan to achieve market share leadership here
THE ARMOUR LCV SPEC’ preview image Equipment THE ARMOUR LCV SPEC’ December 9, 2015 The LCV gear we were running on my ridealong with Dwayne Schurman of Armour Transport was a Volvo VN670. The engine was a Cummins ISX15 with its newest 475-hp rating…
Big Red rises from the ashes and can be viewed at Allentown museum preview image Equipment Big Red rises from the ashes and can be viewed at Allentown museum December 4, 2015 ALLENTOWN, Penn. – It’s the piece of machinery Santa Claus has always been envious, and it can soon be found at Mack Trucks Historical Museum. Evel Knievel’s 1974 Mack FS786LST…
Peterbilt to soon release 58-inch sleeper preview image Peterbilt to soon release 58-inch sleeper December 3, 2015 DENTON, Texas – Grab a pillow and get comfy – Peterbilt has the bed for you. The 58-inch sleeper is now in production for the company’s flagship aerodynamic Model 579…
Equipment Class 8 vehicle orders head south December 3, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary numbers from ACT Research reveal that Class 8 vehicle orders for the month of November was 16,600 units, plummeting nearly 60% compared to a year ago.
