Accessories (February 01, 2008) preview image Transportation Accessories (February 01, 2008) February 1, 2008 Canadian truck photographer David Benjatschek spent the year attending the country's biggest truck shows and now he has assembled some of his best shots in a wall calendar. The 2008 Wowtrucks Calendar...
Transportation Sell the bad truth, not the good lie February 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - It's 3 a. m. and you've taken the call. One of your drivers has been involved in an accident, he's on U. S. soil, and things are a mess.
Transportation Meritor WABCO upgrades RSSplus February 1, 2008 DETROIT, Mich. - Meritor WABCO has introduced an enhanced version of its Roll Stability Support (RSS) trailer stability system which the company says boasts more advanced features and added value.
Volvo to recall up to 125,000 trucks preview image Transportation Volvo to recall up to 125,000 trucks February 1, 2008 GREENSBORO, N. C. - Volvo Trucks North America is voluntarily recalling 125,000 trucks in North America, due to an error in the light control module which could potentially cause a fire.
Transportation Navistar acquires GM MD business February 1, 2008 WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar, maker of International trucks, says it has reached an agreement to acquire GM's medium-duty truck business. The two companies have entered into a non-binding memorandum o...
Transportation ArvinMeritor buys Mascot Truck Parts February 1, 2008 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - ArvinMeritor has entered into an agreement to acquire Mascot Truck Parts, a major remanufacturer of transmissions, drive axle carriers, steering gears and drivelines, based in Miss...
Transportation Raydan revenues down in 2007 (February 01, 2008) February 1, 2008 NISKU, Alta. - Raydan Manufacturing's reported financial results for the six-month period ended Oct. 31 saw a drop in the company's performance from last year.
Driver training: One step forward, two steps back preview image Transportation Driver training: One step forward, two steps back February 1, 2008 As outlined in this month's cover story by Julia Kuzeljevich, it appears the trucking industry's dirty little secret is out.
Transportation Shell awards scholarships February 1, 2008 CALGARY, Alta. - Shell Canada, along with the Heavy-Duty Distributor Council of Canada, has announced the first winners of the Heavy-Duty Technician Scholarships. Introduced last June, the scholarship...
Penske opens new Quebec facility preview image Transportation Penske opens new Quebec facility February 1, 2008 QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Penske Truck Leasing recently cut the ribbon on a new $6 million facility in Quebec.
Transportation ATA supports interim final rule on American HoS February 1, 2008 ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has thrown it support behind the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA's) interim ruling to retain the current US hours-of-serv...
US truck tonnage edges up in November preview image Transportation US truck tonnage edges up in November February 1, 2008 ARLINGTON, Va. - Truck tonnage in the US was up 0.8% in November, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reports. Its truck tonnage index grew 3.3% compared to a year earlier, marking the second yea...
Transportation Shaw Tracking adds 24 fleets February 1, 2008 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Shaw Tracking has exceeded its targets for the first quarter, having implemented Shaw Tracking Fleet Management Solutions on 24 new fleets over the last three months.
Transportation Mack announces winners of free payment contest (February 01, 2008) February 1, 2008 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Mack Canada and Mack Financial Services are taking care of the truck payments for eighteen Canadian customers, winners of the Mack Highway Free Payment Extravaganza during the firs...
