Transportation Heck’s Trucking August 1, 2014 The last place Lawrence Heck wanted to be was stuck in the mud with an opportunity just outside his grasp.
Transportation ArvinMeritor expands brake parts portfolio August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS -- Truck component manufacturer ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket business expanded its medium-duty, all-makes hydraulic brake product line for commercial vehicles in class 2 through 7, domestic, and imports through 2005.
Don’t Let Trouble Sneak Up from Behind August 1, 2014 Quick tips to help bring problems with your landing gear, floor, and roof to the forefront
Insurance and the Owner-Operator Dilemma August 1, 2014 Sort fact from fiction when you ask your owner-operators about workers' comp coverage
Transportation How to Tame the Paper Tiger August 1, 2014 More and more truck fleets are avoiding the clutter and man-hours used to find important data by creating a digital image of their paper documents.
SIDEBAR: An RP Is Coming… August 1, 2014 The trucking industry is waiting for the re-write of The Maintenance Council's Recommended Practice 631 concerning wheel-end lubrication.
Transportation Inaugural HDAW show a huge success August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS -- The first-ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) held in Las last week drew 1,821 attendees to hear presentations by industry leaders and analysts, participate in one-on-one meetings and view the latest products and services at the trade show.
Transportation The MBE900 Engine from Mercedes August 1, 2014 A drive in a couple of Freightliner Business Class trucks showed the MBE900 to be a willing and civilized option to Cummins and Caterpillar power.
Transportation Super Bowl not so super for border traffic August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is warning truckers to prepare for longer than usual border crossing times due to increased security for Super Bowl XL in Detroit.
Transportation CN and CSX sign haulage deal for Sarnia, Ont. freight August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- CN Rail and CSX Transportation of Florida have agreed to a long-term haulage agreement that will see the Canadian rail carrier haul CSXT traffic to and from Sarnia, Ont., and connections in Buffalo, N.Y., and Toledo, Ohio.
Transportation Spring weight limit ban lifted in parts of NS August 1, 2014 TRURO, N.S. -- Spring weight restrictions on some Nova Scotia roads were temporarily lifted this week.
Transportation Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are August 1, 2014 Maybe it's time to re-think your attitude about satellite-based trailer tracking.
Transportation The Benefits of a High-Tech Toolbox August 1, 2014 Like a high-tech string around your finger, a good fleet management program can help you stay on top of routine maintenance.