Transportation The moose is on the loose April 1, 2008 By James Menzies WINNIPEG, Man. - owner/operator Kent Harvie hand-bombed a couple hundred 50-lb bags of salt onto his flatdeck following another close call with a moose, he knew he had to find a solut...
Transportation Tracking (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Shaw Tracking has introduced LSD (Legal Subdivision) Mapping, which is tailored specifically for the oilfield industry. The new mapping feature is designed for the OmniVision Mobile Computing platform...
Freightliner debuts first hybrid beverage truck (April 01, 2008) preview image Transportation Freightliner debuts first hybrid beverage truck (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 ATLANTA, Ga. - Freightliner unveiled its first non-utility mediumduty hybrid truck at the Work Truck Show here - a Business Class M2e drop-frame beverage truck.
Transportation Software (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Virtual Dispatch has launched its Excelerate Live Web-based dispatch system for fleets. Excelerate Live is ACE-and EDI-ready, the company says. All that is needed to operate the system is your standar...
Setting the stage preview image Transportation Setting the stage April 1, 2008 MONTREAL, Que. - For those trying to keep track of the twists and turns in the road leading to speed limiter laws in Quebec and Ontario, here is the latest: Quebec now has a speed limiter law, but has...
Pump pains preview image Transportation Pump pains April 1, 2008 VICTORIA, B. C. - The new B. C. carbon tax is creating a great deal of controversy in this province, especially amongst the trucking industry, which is faced with the greatest cost increase.
First hour of driving the most dangerous: FMCSA preview image Transportation First hour of driving the most dangerous: FMCSA April 1, 2008 WASHINGTON, D. C. - In a study to determine the safety of driving a truck over a period of one to 11 hours, it was revealed that the first hour is the most dangerous -by far.
Transportation Tech talk dominates APTA event April 1, 2008 SAINT JOHN, N. B. - Shop bosses got a lesson in the latest in trucking technology and practices at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's 2008 Truck Technology Conference Feb. 25-26. The event ...
Transportation Decisiv launches service management platform April 1, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. - Decisiv has introduced a service management platform aimed at giving fleets better control of how their trucks are serviced, regardless of the location.
Tires and Wheels (April 01, 2008) preview image Transportation Tires and Wheels (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Safety Link has introduced a new Acorn Design lug nut cover, which the company says will prevent wheel separations and look good in the process. The lug nut cover is now available with a chrome finish...
Canucks clean up in Caribbean preview image Transportation Canucks clean up in Caribbean April 1, 2008 PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - Both Canadian carriers and drivers have been awarded with top industry honours and a little slice of paradise at the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) annual convention...
Transportation GE to waive minor repair costs on rental trailers (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 WAYNE, Pa. - Nicks and scratches incurred on rental trailers won't necessarily cost you money anymore, announced GE Trailer Fleet Services, as it vows to waive damage bills of $50 or less. The waiver ...
Transportation Accessories (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Air-Weigh has introduced a new in-cab electronic scale dubbed LoadMaxx. The new scale packages existing hardware and software technology in a new ComLink hardware device. The scale features a J1939/CA...
Transportation Trailers (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 SkyBitz and StarTrak Systems have teamed to introduce a new refrigeration monitoring and control system for reefers. SkyBitz Reefer Control allows fleet managers to monitor, manage and control all the...
Transportation Letters to the editor (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Have you got a complaint, compliment, criticism or question?
