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Cummins provides training materials for drivers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Cummins has released a series of training tools for drivers, which the company says will help them maximize their fuel efficiency.

Utility makes trailers lighter, more durable

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Despite the aerodynamic design of the modern tractor, in a quest for greater fuel economy, the rectanglular shape of the trailer has changed very little since its inception.

Phillips introduces new nosebox

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - When a US trucking fleet required a larger nosebox for its trailers' expanding electronic requirements, Phillips set out to develop a larger and more durable compartment.

Webasto heating products certified by California Air Resources Board

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has many in the trucking industry concerned about strict idle-reduction standards, which took effect Jan. 1, 2008.

Bendix Spicer ready for new NHTSA requirements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake officials announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that they are confident the long-awaited NHTSA stopping distance requirements will be released in ...

Trailer tail offers fuel savings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A young company with a mandate to promote fuel efficiency has launched a rear drag reduction device, which is purported to increase fuel efficiency by more than 5.1%, at 100 km/h, at...

Espar unveils three new cab heating products

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With all the flack truckers are getting about unnecessary idling, wasted fuel, and environmental harm, Espar has come up with a new solution to keep drivers warm while they are takin...

Aerodynamics, refrigeration and corrosion addressed by Great Dane

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Great Dane's EPA SmartWay-certified SSL dry freight van was on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The trailer incorporates aerodynamic fairings and lightweight components that...

Bendix ready for new NHTSA requirements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake officials announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that they are confident the long-awaited NHTSA stopping distance requirements will be released in ...

Slowdown in truck sales hits Raydan in the pocket book

EDMONTON, Alta. - Raydan Manufacturing, creator of the Air Link suspension, reported its financial results for its third quarter ending Jan. 31, which saw a decline in revenues and profit.

Interest in stability systems continues to grow: Bendix

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix predicts increasing demand for stability systems will allow the company to double its sales this year alone.

Haldex expands product line (May 01, 2008)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Haldex announced new additions to its product line at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show, including the latest generation of its trailer stability system.

Great Dane showcases technology at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Great Dane's EPA SmartWay-certified SSL dry freight van was on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The trailer incorporates aerodynamic fairings and lightweight components that...

Mortgaging the future

Few roads seem more plagued by debilitating twists and turns than our path towards some sort of coherent national infrastructure strategy.

Speed limiter activation: Tamper-proof or user-friendly?

CONCORD, Ont. - Though Bill 41, which would limit the speed of big rigs operating on provincial roads and highways to 105 km/h, has not yet been passed, the odds now seem heavily weighed in the propos...