Maintenance

eBay aims for an easier parts-buying experience

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Whether you’re a mechanic looking for a hard-to-find part or you’re fixing your own rig, eBay is looking to make the parts-buying experience easier. The international…

Trucker Path teams up with Goodyear on roadside assistance

(PRNewsfoto/Trucker Path) PHOENIX, Ariz. – Trucker Path users will soon have direct access to roadside service in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership. The popular app is partnering with Goodyear…

ATA maintenance council releases updated technical guide

ARLINGTON, Va — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) says there are more than 40 new or revised practices in its new recommended practices manual. The…

U.S. inspectors to focus on underride guards

GREENBELT, Md. – Roadside inspectors in the U.S. will be taking a close look at rear underride guards during selected days between Aug. 27-31, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety…

New $30 million facility brings more than service to California

FONTANA, Calif. – Drivers travelling through Southern California have a new place to stop for service, parts, and much more. Tec Equipment recently opened a US $30 million sales, service, and parts facility that aims to bring a complete experience for customers.

Brake blitz grounds 12.4% in Canada

GREEBELT, Md. – A surprise Brake Safety Day inspection blitz in Canada and the U.S. put 1,595 trucks out of service for brake violations on April 25, the Commercial Vehicle…

Port Bruce getting new bridge after February collapse

BOLTON, Ont. – The Port Bruce Bridge is getting a temporary replacement. The construction of the temporary single-lane bridge on Imperial Road in Port Bruce, Ont. has been given to…

Video: Peterbilt’s augmented reality in action

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – David Yin, Peterbilt’s technical publications manager, knows there is plenty of repair information available to technicians. Peterbilt has 20 million records pertaining to all vehicles and their electrical connections alone. But, to be honest, he knows it isn’t necessarily being consumed. A new augmented reality tool, scheduled to be rolled out in late 2019, could help to change that by transforming CAD computing models into 3D images.

Fluid Paths: The promises and challenges of recycling oil and coolant

MONTREAL, Que. — Everything old can be new again, even when it comes to oil and engine coolant. There’s an entire industry focused on re-refining such fluids, presenting an…

Here comes the (value of the) sun

TORONTO, Ont. – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is showing confidence in the sun as a practical power source for trucks and trailers. “Fleets should seriously consider…

TruckPro adds two new Canadian service centers

LONGUEUIL, Que. – TruckPro is expanding its network with the announcement of two new partner locations. Garage Benoit Trudeau in Gatineau, Que. and Webb Truck Repair in Dryden, Ont. were…

Total Canada and TRP partner to change oil in a hurry and give back to the community

KLEINBURG, Ont. – Ringing in their first year at their Kleinburg, Ont. location, partners TRP and Total Canada wanted to give back to the community they’ve become a part of.

Prepare for collision

Mark Fabbroni and Leanne Rapley stress the need to engage experts early. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Accidents happen, and one of the biggest challenges when they do is to determine…

CTA calls for crackdown on ‘non-compliant’ carriers

Laskowski TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for a government crackdown on “non-compliant” carriers, following news that those behind a company involved in the crash that…

Carry That Weight: 5 secrets to spec’ing better liftgates

TORONTO, Ont. -- Much rides on your liftgate spec'ing decision: your cargo, your customers' satisfaction, and literally, your drivers. Short-spec’ your liftgate and you put all that and more at risk. You can buy a liftgate for any vehicle from a pickup truck to a tractor-trailer, and units that can handle weights ranging from 600 to 3,000 kg. They come in various configurations. Some with fold-away platforms and some with sliding platforms...