Transportation Mats: Think of it as bug dope for your truck May 1, 2002 Most of the efforts on improving fuel efficiency have so far focused on the moving vehicle. Cat Electronics says it's now time to look under the hood for the next generation of fuel economy improvemen...
Transportation Mats: Is there anybody out there? May 1, 2002 If you thought night vision technologies were only in the Special Forces or in the movies, then think again. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering night vision to drivers.It has been two years...
Transportation A Day In The Life (May 01, 2002) May 1, 2002 PARIS, Ont. - Hauling freight for a living can sometimes become a lonely way to make a living, but, when you have approximately 5,000 chickens trailing behind you, being alone no longer applies.Doug M...
Transportation Mats: A hero among heroes May 1, 2002 Larry Travis of Albuquerque, N.M., was recognized for saving a woman's life when he was honored with Goodyear's 19th Annual North American Highway Hero Award.Travis, a 10-year veteran and master train...
Transportation Mats: Mack announces emissions solution for vocationals May 1, 2002 Mack Trucks has achieved what it calls a breakthrough in engine technology for the vocational market aimed at satisfying the Environmental Protection Agency's emissions regulations going into effect i...
Transportation Mats: Mack expands highway lineup with Vision DayCab May 1, 2002 Mack has introduced the Vision DayCab, a stylish, lightweight and aerodynamic alternative for today's competitive and demanding day-cab market.Boasting a host of new standard and optional features des...
Transportation Mats: GreyLink releases new tracking solution May 1, 2002 Greystone Group, the makers of the popular GreyLink Satellite Tracking system, unveiled the updated GreyLink System 2000 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.GreyLink is one of the only systems worldwide ...
Transportation Mats: Bendix delivers on cleaner brake air May 1, 2002 Mid-America Trucking Show attendees had the opportunity to see Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' two newest air dryer line products - the AD-IS, and the PuraGuard DL.The AD-IS (launched earlier this ...
Transportation Saskatchewan has the roads at heart May 1, 2002 REGINA, Sask. - Despite widespread cutbacks and tax increases, the province of Saskatchewan will stay the course in its three-year commitment to infrastructure investment.This year, $300.3 million wil...
Transportation Mats: Truck-Lite done its Signal-Stat deal May 1, 2002 Truck-Lite has completed its acquisition of the assets of Signal-Stat Lighting Products, a division of Federal Mogul Corporation, following requisite government approvals.While terms of the acquisitio...
Transportation Mats: Michelin unveils two new X-Ones May 1, 2002 Michelin has expanded its line of wide-based single tires with the launch of the X-One XDA-HT and the X-One XTE at the Mid-America Trucking Show.The XDA-HT promises to deliver higher scrub resistance ...
Transportation AAMVA takes driver cards to congress May 1, 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Driver's licences may soon take on a new level of sophistication to help promote tighter homeland security in the U.S.The U.S. Congress will listen to testimony on strengthening dri...
Transportation Truck-Lite introduces first LED side-turn signal lamp (May 01, 2002) May 1, 2002 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Super 60 STS amber six-inch oval light emitting diode (LED) side turn signal (STS) and marker lamp is the first of its kind to exceed all standards for both types of lights."It's...
Transportation Building a solid team May 1, 2002 When most people fly to Florida, they head out equipped with bathing suits, golf clubs and enough cash to get them through seven days of happy hours.Last week, I walked out of the Sarasota airport wit...
Transportation Edm. mayor pushes for more taxes May 1, 2002 EDMONTON, Alta. - Edmonton Mayor, Bill Smith, says Alberta should consider raising fuel taxes in order to ensure there is enough money for important road and transportation projects.Smith says a one o...