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Prolam using new trailer floor undercoating (April 01, 2007)

CAP-SAINT-IGNACE, Que. - Prolam has introduced a new hot-melt polyurethane reactive (PuR) coating the company is now using on the underside of its trailer floors to protect them against water spray an...

Edmonton Kenworth named Dealer of the Year

EDMONTON, Alta. - Edmonton Kenworth was named 2006 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the US and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Tucson, Ariz.

Night Light

- Photos by Mark Gagnier

Sterling Introduces the Bullet

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Sterling Trucks came out firing at the NTEA Work Truck Show recently, introducing the latest addition to its mid-range lineup - the Bullet.

Trimac posts gains

CALGARY, Alta. - Despite a $5 million decline in revenue in the fourth quarter, Trimac Income Fund still boasted a modest 3% gain in total revenue for 2006. Total revenue for 2006 was $323.4 million c...

Canuck fleets honoured by Truckload Carriers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Truckload Carriers Association recently announced the winners of its annual National Fleet Safety Awards which honour North American trucking companies which have demonstrated an...

Mullen Group sets new records

CALGARY, Alta. - Mullen Group Income Fund enjoyed a successful year in 2006, thanks largely to a number of key acquisitions by the company. Mullen generated consolidated revenues of $1 billion in 2006...

Back behind the wheel: Coping with ‘natural’ gas

Last month we discussed the very common condition of GERD/acid reflux, this month we are going to continue along those lines and talk about gas in the digestive tract. I commonly have patients who are...

Preventive Maintenance: Don’t let bloodshot eyes have you seeing red

Now that we've lost an hour for Daylight Savings Time, you may see more bloodshot eyes at the truck stops than usual. Losing sleep can do that to you, but so can other things. Some are minor and some ...

Private Links: The value of logic

The concept of progressive discipline is well ingrained in our society. Our criminal courts practice it in other than the most horrific cases; the youth justice system does the same; and most employer...

In the Land of Rock and Fog – PART 1

With memories of a dog named "Hero" growing fainter with each mile of The Rock he put behind him, Mark Dalton headed for St. John's intent on delivering his load on time and having a trouble-free run ...

Accessories (April 01, 2007)

GeoLogic Solutions, a provider of multi-mode communications and tracking systems, has released its new Colour Display Unit (CDU) as an option for new and currently deployed MobileMax users. The new Wi...

The power of the pen

"What are those nitwits smoking?" I hear that a lot from truckers who are all wound up about the latest action - or inaction - of their elected representatives, and have just fired off an e-mail or le...

Tax Talk: Meal claims: A full menu for owner/operators

One of the most confusing areas of tax compliance involves claims for meals and other travel-related expenses. If you read last month's column (available at www.tfsgroup.com, or online in the Truck Ne...

Trucknews.com features new enhancements

TORONTO, Ont. - Trucknews.com has launched a new and improved version of its Cyber CB message board as well as a job site for non-driving industry professionals.