Transportation Mats: Kenworth offers extended daycab May 1, 2002 Kenworth Truck Company used the Mid-America Trucking Show to introduce carriers and owner/operators to a new extended daycab for its T600, T800 and W900 models.The extended daycab adds six inches to t...
Transportation Mats: Volvo gets into autohauler biz May 1, 2002 Volvo has taken another plunge into the autohauler market through a partnership with Fontaine Modification. The company is basing the new model on its VN420 unit, which will be transformed by Fontaine...
Transportation Mats: Michelin makes Power play May 1, 2002 Michelin Truck Tires has topped the list of heavy-duty tire manufacturers in the latest J.D. Power and Associates study.It was the first time heavy-duty tires have been part of the well-respected annu...
Transportation Mats: Kenworth’s concept of future bulk hauling May 1, 2002 For the fourth consecutive year Kenworth came to the Mid-America Trucking Show with its view of the future. Its latest high-tech concept vehicle focuses on security, safety and productivity."In today'...
Transportation Mats: Consortium delivers high-tech proto-trailer May 1, 2002 Great Dane, Volvo Trucks North America, Thermo King, Meritor WABCO and Hendrickson International have given the trucking community a glimpse at where technology may eventually take the industry.Highli...
Transportation O/Os: Employees or independent small businesses? May 1, 2002 In recent months there have been a number of publicized cases with regard to the status of owner/operators. In Quebec, we have seen the conflicting stories over whether owner/operators will be forced ...
Transportation Want to fix your business – take someone new under your wing May 1, 2002 In last month's column I talked about the professional driver and how professionalism is a continuum along which all drivers are at varying degrees.It's worth noting that no particular point on the co...
Transportation Mats: T2000 adds to options May 1, 2002 Kenworth Truck Company is looking to boost driver comfort with a dinette and sofabed option package for its T2000 75-inch Aerodyne model. Kenworth's new T2000 driver comfort package starts with a dine...
Transportation Mats: 9000i Series interiors redesigned for more space, more comfort May 1, 2002 International says it has doubled the storage capacity of its 9000i Series and enhanced driver comfort.Storage space has been expanded with a lift-up bunk with automatic under bunk lighting and bunk s...
Transportation Mats: Haldex expands product line May 1, 2002 Haldex Brake Systems has unveiled a number of new products that will be made available in coming months.The highlight of Haldex's latest additions is a new air disc brake that will be available in Jul...
Transportation Maintenance: Shake, rattle and roll May 1, 2002 BRESLEAU, Ont. - When the Australian government went to manufacturers and said, 'This is what we want to improve truck safety and mechanical fitness, now build it,' the world witnessed the conception ...
Transportation Strike, strike, strike May 1, 2002 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Buying a new piece of iron is always a welcomed dream for many O/Os. Taking the new ride out for a spin, even your first trip across the border is like riding on a dream. No noise,...
Transportation Mats: Dana uncorks new air disc system May 1, 2002 Dana Corporation's Commercial Vehicle Systems unit has shifted into gear its new Dana Spicer Air Disc Brake System for Class 7 and 8 vehicles.The new system - Extended Service Disc model ESD225 for 22...
Transportation Mats: ArvinMeritor rolls out air disc brakes May 1, 2002 ArvinMeritor has released its DX 225 air disc brake.The new brake, rolled out at the Mid-America Trucking Show, offers significant performance and maintenance advantages for a variety of vehicle appli...
Transportation Calendar (May 01, 2002) May 1, 2002 AprilApr. 27-28 - the Association of Diesel Specialists holds its International Convention, at Toronto's Westin Harbor Castle. Contact David Fehling at 913-851-9840 for further information.Apr. 27-Ma...