Transportation Cummins APUs CARB-compliant May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Cummins ComfortGuard auxiliary power unit (APU) is now California-compliant, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) req...
Transportation Kinedyne celebrates 40th anniversary May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kinedyne marked its 40th year in the industry at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show.
Transportation Hankook Tire says R&D paying off May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Hankook Tire announced its emphasis on research and development is paying off, with the company reaching US$3.4 billion in global sales in 2007.
Transportation Feds help fund tests of emissions control device May 1, 2008 VANCOUVER, B. C. - The federal government, EnCana and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) are allocating $5.5 million to test a NxtGen Emission Controls system that promises to reduce PM ...
Transportation Child found: Check your posters May 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Child Find Ontario is asking that all trucking companies that carry its posters on their trailers check to ensure any posters of Alex Gonzalez are removed as soon as possible.
Transportation Tuthill introduces new steerable hydraulic drive axle for on-/off-highway applications May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Tuthill Drive Systems has unveiled a new steerable hydraulic drive axle for trucks that operate both on-and off-highway.
Transportation Navistar launches custom parts line for LoneStar May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Customers of International's new LoneStar highway tractor can now customize their truck by purchasing accessories from a new parts line exclusively for LoneStar owners.
Transportation Trimac wins top safety award for tanker fleets May 1, 2008 CALGARY, Alta. - Trimac Transportation has earned the most prestigious award in the tank truck industry: The National Tank Truck Carrier's (NTTC) Outstanding Performance Trophy for 2007.
Purolator Courier inks deal with Teamsters union preview image Transportation Purolator Courier inks deal with Teamsters union May 1, 2008 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Purolator Courier and Teamsters Canada have reached a tentative agreement for a contract renewal for Purolator's couriers, package handlers, transport truck drivers and owner/opera...
Survival of the Fittest Part 4 preview image Transportation Survival of the Fittest Part 4 May 1, 2008 The story so far... Mark has been eating all-day breakfasts at greasy spoons for months and when he finishes breakfast, his pants don't fit him any more. He pokes a hole in his belt to solve the probl...
Transportation Chemical supplier ready to provide urea May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The world's largest chemical distributor has announced that it will be providing urea to the North American trucking industry in time for the EPA2010 emissions standards.
Transportation Air-Weigh offers low-cost on-board truck scale May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Fleets and owner/operators looking to enjoy the benefits of on-board weigh scales but lacking the funds to invest in the technology now have a more affordable, entry-level solution c...
Some facts that are easy to digest preview image Transportation Some facts that are easy to digest May 1, 2008 Let's face it, when you're travelling down the road, it's hard to keep to a schedule. Traffic jams, detours, late loads and lock-outs all add up to a scheduling nightmare. So, trying to make up time, ...
Transportation Conway dialing back speed governors May 1, 2008 ANN ARBOR, Mich. - LTL trucking giant Con-Way Freight is reigning in its 8,400-tractor fleet and restricting speed to 62 mph.
Transportation Thermo King upgrades TriPac APU, adds DPF May 1, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Thermo King's TriPac auxiliary power unit (APU) is now available with an Extreme Arctic Kit, which the company says provides improved start-ups in cold weather.
