Reality TV? preview image Transportation Reality TV? October 1, 2009 YELLOWKNIFE, N. W. T. - A cable TV show focusing on the trucking industry brings viewers the cold, hard facts about the challenges of driving in the north. Or does it?
Every Drop Counts preview image Transportation Every Drop Counts October 1, 2009 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Fuel represents about a third of the cost of running a truck from Point A to Point B, so it's only natural to take a close look at fuel economy when looking for ways to dri...
New Products (October 01, 2009) preview image Transportation New Products (October 01, 2009) October 1, 2009 Tires & Wheels
Transportation Eaton Unveils New Generation UltraShift Automated Transmission October 1, 2009 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Eaton has introduced a new generation of its UltraShift automated transmission.
One Quiet Shhh-Unt Truck preview image Transportation One Quiet Shhh-Unt Truck October 1, 2009 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -A hard-run terminal tractor burns fuel pretty much around the clock, so it was only a matter of time before fuel-saving hybrid technology was applied to the shunt truck industry. Ca...
Transportation Navistar’s Hybrids Exceed Five Million Mile Mark October 1, 2009 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar says it is the first OEM to exceed five million real-world miles with its hybrid-powered trucks and buses.
Transportation Cat, Navistar Alliance Takes Shape October 1, 2009 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - More details are emerging about the joint venture transaction between Navistar International and Caterpillar, which will now operate under the name NC2 Global LLC. The joint ventur...
Transportation Freightliner’s Slice Of Life Program Extended October 1, 2009 PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner has announced it's expanding its popular 'Slice of Life' program, which allows people to follow three professional drivers online as they traverse the US with Detroit Die...
Transportation Detroit Diesel’s 2010 Engines Surpass Testing Milestone October 1, 2009 DALLAS, Texas - Detroit Diesel's 2010 engines with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology have exceeded 25 million miles of testing, according to the company.
Transportation Trailcon Offers Annual Scholarship October 1, 2009 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Trailcon Leasing will be sponsoring a new annual scholarship of up to $1,000 for a deserving student.
Transportation Hino Gears Up For Launch Of 2010 Engines October 1, 2009 NOVI, Mich. - Hino Trucks is taking a number of steps to prepare both customers and dealers for the launch of its Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) engine technology to meet the upcoming 2010 emissi...
Transportation N. A. Class 8 Truck, Trailer Orders Improve October 1, 2009 NASHVILLE, Ind. - North American Class 8 truck orders reached their highest point since November, 2008 in August, according to preliminary figures from industry forecaster FTR Associates.
Transportation UAP Buys Up 18 Palmer Truck Parts Stores October 1, 2009 MONTREAL, Que. - Parts distributor UAP has acquired 18 Palmer Truck Parts stores from Uni-Select.
Fire Can’t Burn Spirit At Delta Spring And Chassis preview image Transportation Fire Can’t Burn Spirit At Delta Spring And Chassis October 1, 2009 BRESLAU, Ont. - Delta Spring and Chassis hosted a customer appreciation day recently, despite suffering a fire a week earlier that temporarily shut down its repair bays. The fire was contained and nob...
Taming Free-Radicals preview image Transportation Taming Free-Radicals October 1, 2009 Over the past 20 years the words free-radicals, anti-oxidants and phyto-chemicals have become common terms used by health promoters. The basic understanding is that when your body has more free-radica...
