Equipment Trailer orders reach all-time high in October November 21, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Net trailer orders in October reached 46,267 units, setting an all-time record high, exceeding the previous record by 9%, according to the latest data from FTR. Trailer…
Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval preview image Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval November 20, 2014 MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin’s RT600 and RR202 tires have been accepted into the US EPA SmartWay program. The program verifies the tires, or other technologies, have the potential to…
Equipment Peterbilt Manitoba adds third dealership November 17, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Man. — Peterbilt Manitoba has added a third dealership to its group with the opening of Peterbilt Manitoba-East, a parts and service facility in Springfield, just east of Winnipeg.
Chevron introduces new fuel economy 10W-30 motor oil November 17, 2014 SAN RAMON, Calif. — Chevron has announced the availability of a new heavy-duty engine oil it says will deliver better fuel economy than commonly used 15W-40 oils at a competitive…
Dana expands extended warranty coverage options November 17, 2014 MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana has broadened the extended protection plans available for its drive axles used in on-highway applications in the US and Canada. It is now offering optional warranty…
Keller Equipment Supply to distribute EnviroLube preview image Keller Equipment Supply to distribute EnviroLube November 17, 2014 Integrated Lube Services announced it has reached a deal with Keller Equipment Supply to distribute its EnviroLube vehicle service trench system to the Western Canada market. The EnviroLube is built of…
Detroit demonstrates integrated suite of active safety systems preview image Equipment Detroit demonstrates integrated suite of active safety systems November 14, 2014 MIAMI, Fla. — Detroit demonstrated for the first time its new suite of active safety systems, dubbed Detroit Assurance. The new safety platform will initially offer radar-based adaptive cruise control…
Business Management Digging deep and broad November 14, 2014 Performing a true cost of ownership analysis means searching all departments
Equipment The View with Lou: Street wise? November 13, 2014 The public mood can be fickle yet it’s also worth understanding
Equipment Smart Truck Canada ends distribution agreement for SmartTruck undertray devices November 12, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. — Smart Truck Canada says it is ending its relationship with Smart Truck Systems, as a distributor of its trailer undertray devices. Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Smart Truck…
Bushell Transport has its head in the Cloud preview image Business Management Bushell Transport has its head in the Cloud November 12, 2014 Heavy-haul company relies on Web-based software to run its business
Equipment Natural gas truck market to continue growing, but more slowly: ACT November 12, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. — The adoption of natural gas as an alternative to diesel fuel in the heavy-duty truck segment will continue to grow, but at a slower pace than first…
CAT SHOWS OFF CT681 VOCATIONAL TRUCK preview image Equipment CAT SHOWS OFF CT681 VOCATIONAL TRUCK November 11, 2014 There’s a new Cat truck and this one has a face only a mother could love. But that was by design, Cat officials said at a ride-and-drive attended by Fleet…
AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS preview image Business Management AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS November 11, 2014 While adaptive gearing may not be a fit for many Canadian customers due to its requirement for high road speeds and its GVWR limitations, most of the enhancements built into…
HOW SPRINTER’S CROSSWIND ASSIST CAN KEEP YOU ON COURSE preview image Equipment HOW SPRINTER’S CROSSWIND ASSIST CAN KEEP YOU ON COURSE November 11, 2014 Sprinter vans, by their very nature, have a way of catching crosswinds and acting as a giant sail in windy conditions. This can cause an unsettling driving experience, especially when…
