Transportation Truck-Lite debuts bright ideas May 1, 2005 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Truck-Lite has introduced two new interior trailer lighting systems as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations....
Clear Shot: “Why? Because.” preview image Regulations Clear Shot: “Why? Because.” May 1, 2005 Nothing could be more infuriating to a child than hearing these words uttered by an elder. Imagine, then, how infuriating it must be for Al Wilson, a 65-year-old man with a spotless 30-year truck driv...
Transportation ChevronTexaco introduces new coolant conversion pack May 1, 2005 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - ChevronTexaco introduced the FleetFix Conversion Pack at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show. The FleetFix Conversion Pack contains all the materials needed to convert conventional coolan...
Keeping it cool: Webasto’s BlueCool Truck reduces idling preview image Transportation Keeping it cool: Webasto’s BlueCool Truck reduces idling May 1, 2005 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Webasto has introduced BlueCool Truck - a product that keeps the truck cab and sleeper cool without burning diesel or requiring the engine to run an auxiliary power unit (APU)....
Viewpoint: One step forward, two steps back preview image Regulations Viewpoint: One step forward, two steps back May 1, 2005 Welcome to the recruitment dance for professional drivers. It's quite the popular number these days, although it's performed more out of desperation than celebration....
Tenneco offers advanced new after-treatment preview image Transportation Tenneco offers advanced new after-treatment May 1, 2005 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Tenneco says its after-treatment technologies, showcased at the Mid-America Trucking Show, can help engine and vehicle manufacturers achieve nearly 90-per cent reduction in emissions...
How much of a problem is crime at truck stops? preview image Transportation How much of a problem is crime at truck stops? May 1, 2005 CONCORD, Ont. - Whether it be slick road conditions or a reckless four-wheeler, truck drivers will always have dangers to contend with on the road....
Transportation Wakefield Canada to Handle Castrol’s Marketing May 1, 2005 Castrol/BP and the owners of Wakefield Canada are banking on their entrepreneurial approach to serving the Canadian market paying off, for them, for their product and for their customers....
Various programs allow recruitment of foreign drivers preview image Transportation Various programs allow recruitment of foreign drivers May 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - With thousands of driving jobs going begging in Canada, it's no surprise that some carriers are looking overseas to fill the demand....
Canadian to lead Freightliner LLC preview image Transportation Canadian to lead Freightliner LLC May 1, 2005 STUTTGART, Germany - Canadian Chris Patterson is taking over the reins of Freightliner LLC....
Trailcon Leasing’s Al Boughton preview image Business Management Trailcon Leasing’s Al Boughton May 1, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Truck News speaks with Al Boughton in part one of an exclusive interview discussing the challenge of growing a new company and a new culture with no ceilings....
Financing a new truck purchase – what you should know preview image Transportation Financing a new truck purchase – what you should know May 1, 2005 Most people looking for a new truck loan will approach their own bank first. This may be a good tactic but it shouldn't be your only one....
Back behind the wheel: Hernias: Do you have one? preview image Transportation Back behind the wheel: Hernias: Do you have one? May 1, 2005 Do have an unexplained bulge in your abdomen area or near your groin? Does it hurt to cough or lift heavy things? Do you have chronic acid reflux (heartburn)? If you have answered yes to any of these...
ArvinMeritor inks deal with ConMet, expands into alternative fuel vehicle market preview image Transportation ArvinMeritor inks deal with ConMet, expands into alternative fuel vehicle market May 1, 2005 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - ArvinMeritor Inc. Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has signed a marketing agreement with Consolidated Metco, Inc. of Portland, Ore....
Transportation Truck Builds May Not Be as High as Expected, Says Accuride CEO May 1, 2005 Truck builds in 2005 and 2006 will be lower than many projections, according to Terry Keating, CEO of Accuride Corporation, and a keynote speaker at the Heavy Duty Distributor Council's 21st annual bu...
