Daimler Recalls 379 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks August 1, 2014 Portland, OR - Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 379 model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks that are equipped with Meritor Wabco's electronically controlled air suspension system.
SPX detects leaks August 1, 2014 Leaks of any halogenated refrigerant at levels below one ounce per year can be detected with OTC's new TIF No. ZX-1 refrigerant leak detector from SPX Canada. The battery-powered,
Cliplight chases thread August 1, 2014 The new Cliplight Thread Chaser is a simple way to accurately and quickly restore damaged threads on nuts and bolts. The device combines a die and tap in one. The proprietary desig
Canadian, U.S. Truck Companies Competing for Safety Awards August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, VA - The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 companies as division winners for the 2013 National Fleet Safety Awards and six of the winners are Canadian truck companies.
Trucks For Change Rolls East to Atlantic Canada August 1, 2014 DIEPPE, NB - The Trucks for Change Network is spreading its influence east to help more charities in Atlantic Canada and they have the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association's (APTA) backing.
Garrity flashes safety August 1, 2014 The Safety Flasher & Flashlight from Garrity Industries is a multi-function light that's designed especially for emergencies. A bright, powerful spotlight shines up to two hours; a
May “The Force” be with Peterson August 1, 2014 (June 5, 2002) -- The new LED Beehive-style light functions as a clearance, side-marker, or rear tracking light. The 2-inch lamp houses five brilliant diodes which, when illuminate
Tough tool boxes August 1, 2014 Stanley-PROTO introduces a new breed of tool boxes with capacity for up to 4,000 pounds of tools. With as much as 30 per cent more cubic inches of storage, the new assortment of bo
New roller bushings literature from Horton August 1, 2014 Horton Inc. has revised its spec literature for the company''s line of roller bushings. The literature provides details about the features of the roller bushings, which were desi
Cab light kit gets a High-Five August 1, 2014 Pacer Performance Products has introduced a new addition to its Hi Five line of cab roof conversion light kits. The new design incorporates the three middle marker lights in one ho
Truck Writer Runs in Brampton Municipal Election August 1, 2014 BRAMPTON, ON - The publisher and editor of Road Today, a trucking magazine focusing on new immigrants and South Asian communities, is running for a councillor seat in Brampton.
Strength of Tonnage Good Sign For Economy August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - Truckers, do you feel the weight of the load you're hauling? It's getting heavier, the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) reports, and that's a sign that the U.S. economy is doing better than some might believe.
Hannay introduces enhancements to N700 August 1, 2014 Hannay Reels'' popular N700 spring rewind hose reels have been enhanced with a non-sparking separate ratchet assembly that make the reels safer to operate, and offers better acce
An air compressor for small jobs August 1, 2014 For small jobs, Schumacher has added a portable 250-psi air compressor to its 12-volt accessory line. The carrying case is lightweight and compact and neatly contains all cords. Th
Strongarm light-duty service jack August 1, 2014 Strongarm''s new Model 966HO 3-1/2 ton double-pump service jack has a universal joint release mechanism for precise operation, a safety valve to prevent overloading, flanged side