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Peterbilt Completes Biggest Product Overhaul Ever

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Peterbilt announced a complete overhaul of its truck line-up last year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, representing the largest product development in company history. The company ...

Peterbilt Developing Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Hybrids

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Peterbilt revealed at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it is developing a full range of hybrid trucks, including a heavy-duty long-haul model.

Making the Winch a Cinch

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Canadian company made the trek to the Mid-America Trucking Show to introduce an air-powered winch device for flatbed trailers.

Kenworth Introduces New Options for Heavy-Duty Models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has introduced a number of new options and enhancements for its heavy-duty truck lineup, including: a new day cab version of its T660; a larger radiator for the T800; and a ...

Webasto Harnesses Power of Evaporation to Provide Cab Cooling

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Webasto has introduced an evaporative cooling system that takes advantage of water evaporation to cool the cab with no power source and zero emissions.

A Prairie Gold Mine

IRRICANA, Alta. - Ron Carey has built himself an impressive antique collection based on the old adage; one man's trash is another man's treasure.

Western Star Expands Engine Offerings, Unveils New Badging

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star has revamped its grille bezel and side-of-hood logo, giving them a 3-D appearance for a richer, jewel-like look.

Alberta Inventor Is Nuts About Safety

EDMONTON, Alta. - Two horrific highway accidents involving tractor-trailers in the late-1990s got the wheels turning in Dennis Mottershead's imagination.

ArvinMeritor Introduces New Products, Places Emphasis on Reman Biz

LOUISVILLE, Ky - ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business announced the addition of Meritor WABCO-branded products to its Meritor All-Makes Air Systems Program.

Thermo King’s Reefers Now Meet CARB Emissions Requirements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Thermo King says its transport refrigeration units (TRUs) are now capable of meeting strict impending California Air Resource Board (CARB) emissions restrictions.

Haldex expands product line at Mid-America

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Haldex has introduced a new trailer brake control valve that complies with FMVSS-121 spring brake control function requirements.

Financing plans that work

TORONTO, Ont. - Making the transition from company driver to owner/operator can be one of the most gratifying experiences for a professional driver. Nothing matches the feeling of driving your own tru...

Preventive Maintenance: Loving your liver

Your liver, the second largest organ in your body, is crucial to your good health, working overtime (doing more than 500 jobs) to keep your body running. When food enters your body, your liver acts as...

Back behind the wheel: Gear up for allergy season

We have all survived another winter and seeing as spring is right around the corner, many allergy sufferers are gearing up for yet another allergy season.

Industry Issues: Modern truck policy forum long overdue

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) does not serve as an effective forum for developing and implementing truck policy. It never has in my view. If the trucking industry is t...