Optronics says its new LED lamps add another ‘nail in the coffin’ of incandescent lights November 17, 2015 TULSA, Okla. – Optronics International introduced two new backup lamps Nov. 17 – the four-inch round and a six-inch oval – adding to its ONE LED line of single-diode lamps,…
Equipment Meritor offers tips on how to downspeed safely November 17, 2015 How to enjoy the benefits of downspeeding, without the unintended consequences
Business Management PeopleNet talks benefits of Video Intelligence system November 12, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – If you or one of the drivers in your fleet has ever been involved in a collision, you know the hassle and burden that comes along with…
TREMCAR EXPANDS IN ALBERTA preview image Equipment TREMCAR EXPANDS IN ALBERTA November 10, 2015 It’s nice to see manufacturing expansion in hard-hit Alberta. Tremcar recently announced it’s moving into a larger Edmonton facility – three times the size of its original facility, in fact.
EATON ULTRASHIFT PLUS OFFERS BETTER LOW-SPEED MANEUVERABILITY preview image Equipment EATON ULTRASHIFT PLUS OFFERS BETTER LOW-SPEED MANEUVERABILITY November 10, 2015 Eaton has developed two new features for its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmissions, which offer better control in low-speed scenarios. Urge to move brings a passenger car-type feel to the…
A SNEAK PEEK AT THE 2017 CUMMINS ISX AND A NEW SMARTADVANTAGE preview image Equipment A SNEAK PEEK AT THE 2017 CUMMINS ISX AND A NEW SMARTADVANTAGE November 10, 2015 It was off to Marshall, Mich. last week, for a joint press event hosted by Eaton and Cummins. There was lots to see and drive at this one. Among the…
THE 11-LITRES ARE COMING; HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? preview image Equipment THE 11-LITRES ARE COMING; HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? November 10, 2015 I recently travelled to Denton, Texas to drive the new Paccar MX-11 engine in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ tractor. The MX-11 can give you up to 430 hp and 1,550…
New Toughbook 20 built with transportation workers in mind November 9, 2015 NEWARK, N.J. — Panasonic has released its new Toughbook 20, geared toward those in the transportation industry and touted by the company as ‘the world’s first fully-rugged detachable laptop’ to…
Driving the Peterbilt 579 with MX-11 engine preview image Equipment Driving the Peterbilt 579 with MX-11 engine November 9, 2015 It’s not for everyone, but the new MX-11 provides significant weight savings compared to a 13L or extra power when upgrading from a 9L
Tremcar moves full steam ahead with Alberta expansion preview image Equipment Tremcar moves full steam ahead with Alberta expansion November 8, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West is steering its company forward through Alberta’s uncertain economic waters, opening a brand new, expanded service facility in Edmonton, Alta. The family-owned manufacturer and servicer…
Driving the Mercedes-Benz Metris preview image Equipment Driving the Mercedes-Benz Metris November 8, 2015 The all-new Mercedes Metris allows city delivery drivers to work in luxury
Driving the 2017 ISX15 with SmartAdvantage powertrain preview image Equipment Driving the 2017 ISX15 with SmartAdvantage powertrain November 6, 2015 A new direct drive SmartAdvantage is introduced for regional haul applications
SkyBitz addresses detention time November 5, 2015 HERNDON, Va. — The challenge many carrier operators face of having to manually track their dropped trailers at consignee locations may soon be a thing of the past. Created by…
Slow and steadier preview image Equipment Slow and steadier November 5, 2015 New features improve UltraShift Plus handling in low-speed scenarios
US fleet sentiment remains strong preview image Business Management US fleet sentiment remains strong November 2, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ohio — US fleets are planning to continue ordering new equipment in 2016 at a pace similar to 2015, according to the latest Fleet Sentiment Report from CK Commercial…
