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Kenworth offers new suspensions, interior enhancements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth announced several product upgrades at the Mid-America Trucking Show, amongst them a series of new front and rear suspensions for medium-and heavyduty models.

Utility introduces lighter, more durable trailers

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.

We’ve got a great story to tell, so let’s tell it

Where were you on March 29 at 8 p. m.? For some, the answer will come without a moment's hesitation. For others, the date and time will hold no significance.

Western Star announces new options, product upgrades at Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star has fine-tuned several of its trucks and added some new options which were shown for the first time at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Ulcers: A common ailment afflicting professional drivers

Ulcers are a very common problem among professional truck drivers due to their lifestyle and job demands.

Ontario seeks amendments to Michigan Business Tax

TORONTO, Ont. - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is encouraging Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to amend the Michigan Business Tax Act (MBT) and restore tax reciprocity between the two jurisdiction...

Trailer tail promises to improve fuel mileage by 5.1%

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...

A veteran driver’s perspective on driver retention

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Bendix reports increased interest in stability systems

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

Border congestion costly: Report

WASHINGTON, D. C. - A new report released yesterday says relieving bottlenecks at the US/Canada border should be made a priority during the US presidential election.

Kenworth highlights green initiatives

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - There was a heavy emphasis on the environment at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show, a topic that dominated Kenworth's annual press conference at the show.

International rounds out PayStar line with set-back axle 5900i

By Jan Westell LAS VEGAS, Nev. - International unveiled its newest heavy-duty truck model at CONEXPO, the PayStar 5900i set-back axle dump truck. The newest addition to the International product line ...

Speed limiter set-up

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...

Westport sells 50 LNG trucks to port

VANCOUVER, B. C. - Westport Innovations, a manufacturer of alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, has announced that Southern Counties Express (SCE) has placed an order for 50 Ke...

Eastern reaction:

MONTREAL, Que. - Like Quebec, which passed into law three months before expected a Bill that will cap commercial truck speeds at 105 km/h, Ontario has wasted no time adopting its own 105 Bill on March...