Equipment Carrier Centers adds Isuzu trucks to London dealership July 8, 2015 LONDON, Ont. — Carrier Centers has added Isuzu Trucks to its lineup in London. The partnership marks the first time since it was founded as an International dealer in 1960…
Equipment International WorkStar with ISB6.7 enters production July 8, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — International has announced its WorkStar vocational truck with the Cummins ISB6.7 engine is now in production. Both the WorkStar and DuraStar can now be ordered with the…
Equipment Trailer Wizards expands Delta facility July 7, 2015 DELTA, B.C. — Trailer Wizards has announced the expansion of its Delta, B.C. service facility. The 13,500 sq.-ft. facility now features 24 bays and provides trailer rentals, leasing, service and…
HOW MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRIS IVESON ATTRACTS TECHNICIANS preview image Business Management HOW MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRIS IVESON ATTRACTS TECHNICIANS July 7, 2015 Chris Iveson, the 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year, hasn’t found a magic formula for attracting new and experienced technicians to Challenger Motor Freight. He has, however, been able…
HERE’S WHAT CHALLENGER IS ADDING TO ITS FLEET THIS YEAR preview image Equipment HERE’S WHAT CHALLENGER IS ADDING TO ITS FLEET THIS YEAR July 7, 2015 Now, time for more from my interview with Maintenance Manager of the Year Chris Iveson, because there were so many great nuggets to share. I asked Chris how Challenger’s spec’ing…
MY FAVOURITE CLASSIC RIG FROM CLIFFORD preview image Equipment MY FAVOURITE CLASSIC RIG FROM CLIFFORD July 7, 2015 Last weekend was the ever-growing Clifford Truck Show, put on by the Great Lakes Truck Club. More than 270 classic rigs were on display and this is an event that…
Equipment PHASE 2 GHG PROPOSAL UNVEILED. NEW TRUCKS WILL COST MORE. July 7, 2015 After several delays, the US EPA/NHTSA agencies have revealed their proposed Phase 2 joint fuel economy/greenhouse gas reduction standards. They’ll build upon the Phase 1 regs, which came in with…
Equipment International offering telematics hardware, two years’ data at no charge July 7, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — International has announced it’s offering a telematics credit on new trucks purchased through the International dealer network. It will offer approved, integrated telematics system hardware and a…
The classics rock in Clifford preview image Equipment The classics rock in Clifford July 5, 2015 About 275 classic trucks were on display at the sixth annual Clifford Truck Show
2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year preview image Business Management 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year July 3, 2015 In conversation with Chris Iveson, "Our drivers are our customers."
Business Management Great Dane invites suppliers to showcase innovation July 2, 2015 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced plans for its first ever Supplier Summit and Innovation Challenge, where it will reward innovation from its suppliers. The event will be held…
Equipment No surprises with June’s Class 8 order activity July 2, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 truck orders came in at a predictable 19,624 units in June, according to FTR. This marked the fourth straight month of declines, with a…
Equipment Truck components manufacturer expands into US market July 2, 2015 PLYMOUTH, Mich. — A new supplier of suspension and brake components has entered the US/Canada market, with a goal of doubling its North American market share by 2018. Rassini is…
Equipment Bendix offers S-cam brake maintenance tips July 2, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio — As part of its Tech Tips series, Bendix is offering advice on how to properly maintain S-cam brakes. “It’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick…
Equipment New Peterbilt dealership opened in Windsor July 1, 2015 WINDSOR, Ont. — Cervus Equipment has opened a new Peterbilt dealership in Windsor. The dealership opened its doors in mid-June and is situated eight kilometres away from the Windsor-Detroit border…
