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Financing considerations for owner/operators

CALGARY, Alta. - The chances of getting passed along the highway by a brand new Class 8 truck increased significantly during 2005 in record numbers. With 35,281 units sold, nearly 5,000 more trucks hi...

Back behind the wheel: Difference between strength and cardiovascular training

Recently, one of my elderly patients came into the clinic and told me that if she knew she was going to live to be this age, she would have done a lot of things differently regarding her health....

Preventive Maintenance: Tap into maple syrup

This spring, when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, think about using maple syrup. It has fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey, or other sweeteners. Even though you can...

Kenworth unveils new aerodynamic highway tractor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has introduced a new Class 8 tractor it says offers improved styling, aerodynamics and fuel economy....

Caterpillar introduces 2007 engine lineup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Caterpillar has announced its engine lineup for 2007, with all four engines relying on the company's ACERT technology....

Truck-Lite LED less damage-prone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Truck-Lite has transferred the technology of its red Model 33 LED Mini-Marker light into amber and unveiled its new line of Amber 33 Series Clearance and Marker Lamps during the Mid-...

New limited edition W900 introduced by Kenworth (May 01, 2006)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has created a limited edition W900 featuring a premium interior for owner/operators or fleet driver reward programs....

407 ETR promises reduced tolls for truckers (May 01, 2006)

TORONTO, Ont. - Travelling Hwy. 407 during off-peak hours will result in significant savings for commercial vehicle users, operators of 407 ETR have promised. A revamped fee structure for commercial v...

Ancra aims to turn all winches into ratcheting winches

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - For the third year in a row Ancra International unveiled a new product at the Mid-America Trucking Show, with this year's installment aiming to turn all winches into ratcheting winch...

B.C. adopts Daylight Savings Time adjustment

VICTORIA, B.C. - B.C. has joined the list of other Canadian provinces to synchronize its Daylight Savings Time (DST) with the new dates announced by the U.S. taking effect in 2007....

Utility Trailer set to ramp up production

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - An expansion of 90,000 sq.-ft. to the Utility Trailer plant in Marion, Va. is set to increase production of the company's 3000R reefer. The company announced the expansion during the...

Detroit Diesel: Bring on 2007 (May 01, 2006)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Detroit Diesel says it's ready for 2007 and will be offering a full range of horsepower ratings for heay- and medium-duty applications....

Stabilus offers new gas spring (May 01, 2006)

GASTONIA, N.C. - Stabilus, a manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic motion control dampers, is introducing the Lift-O-Mat gas spring. With use in a variety of industries including trucking, the Lif...

VPA tightens security for container trucks

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has introduced new and stronger requirements to its mandatory Truck Licensing System (TLS). These will include more rigorous safety, security and e...

IdleAire poised for U.S. expansion

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Through a partnership with Eaton, IdleAire Technologies is set to expand its idling alternative services to truck stops across the U.S. during the next 12 months....