Equipment TruckPro adds Western Canadian locations June 15, 2015 LONGUEUIL, Que. — TruckPro has expanded its dealer network in Western Canada, with the addition of new members in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. New members include: Prairie Diesel, Humboldt,…
Business Management Navistar’s OnCommand Connection available through Shaw Tracking June 15, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced Shaw Tracking can now support its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics platform. “OnCommand Connection has had an extremely rapid rollout in the Canadian market, and we…
Driving the new Mercedes Metris mid-size commercial van preview image Equipment Driving the new Mercedes Metris mid-size commercial van June 11, 2015 Don't call it a mini-van. It's a purpose-built commercial van, Mercedes claims.
Equipment No single solution available to meet looming “energy challenge”: Shell June 11, 2015 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A surging world population and a global shift towards urban living will create unprecedented demand for energy by 2050, but where will that energy come from?…
Equipment Extensive field testing giving Shell confidence in new engine oil category June 11, 2015 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The PC-11 engine oil category has yet to be fully developed, but Shell says it has run enough miles using prototype oils to gain confidence in…
Equipment Shell provides PC-11 update June 10, 2015 Backwards compatibility for PC-11B fuel economy oils has not been ruled out
Equipment Shell remains bullish on LNG June 10, 2015 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Despite declining diesel prices and the lack of a 15-litre natural gas engine in the North American market, Shell remains bullish on the potential for liquefied…
Business Management Bendix satisfied with NHTSA’s stability mandate June 4, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bendix has applauded the long-awaited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ruling that will require heavy trucks to be equipped with electronic stability control. The rule, announced…
Peterbilt showcases latest technologies preview image Equipment Peterbilt showcases latest technologies June 1, 2015 DENTON, Texas — While Peterbilt’s autonomous truck commanded the most attention at its Technology Showcase last week, the company also revealed details about other technologically advanced systems it…
Peterbilt shows off autonomous truck preview image Equipment Peterbilt shows off autonomous truck May 31, 2015 Advanced Driver Assist system combines camera and GPS capabilities
Equipment Stemco accuses Ridge Corp. of trailer tail patent infringements May 31, 2015 LONGVIEW, Texas — ATDynamics and its new parent company Stemco have filed a patent infringement claim against Ridge Corp. The company is asking the courts to stop Ridge Corp. from…
Peterbilt’s Model 579 EPIQ opening doors with large fleets preview image Equipment Peterbilt’s Model 579 EPIQ opening doors with large fleets May 29, 2015 Peterbilt says its Model 579 and new EPIQ package are giving it an unprecedented appeal to large fleet buyers
Equipment Love’s offering tire inflation service while drivers fuel May 27, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s Travel Stop is now offering a new tire inflation and inspection service, while drivers fuel up. Love’s TirePass is now available at 75 Love’s Travel…
MACK’S mDRIVE HD NOW READY FOR HEAVY-HAUL PRIME TIME preview image Equipment MACK’S mDRIVE HD NOW READY FOR HEAVY-HAUL PRIME TIME May 26, 2015 Mack has enjoyed great success with its mDrive automated manual transmission, standardizing it in the Pinnacle on-highway truck and enjoying about a 50% take rate on that product. Customers who…
CRUISING THE DESERT IN THE CAT CT680 preview image Equipment CRUISING THE DESERT IN THE CAT CT680 May 26, 2015 Cat has rounded out its line of vocational trucks with the addition of the new CT680. It boasts the longest hood of the three available – the CT680, CT681 and…
