Maxion unveils lighter wheel, telematics system preview image Equipment, Maintenance Maxion unveils lighter wheel, telematics system October 29, 2019 Maxion’s newest wheel incorporates a round hand hole, rather than the D-shaped openings on the company’s other wheels. ATLANTA, Ga. — Maxion Wheels has unveiled what it’s referring to as…
Halo Connect tire system rolls out in November preview image Equipment, Maintenance Halo Connect tire system rolls out in November October 29, 2019 The Halo Connect enters full production in November. ATLANTA, Ga. — Aperia Technologies is preparing for the full rollout of its Halo Connect tire system this November, giving fleets real-time…
Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks preview image Equipment Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga – Hino has updated and renamed its product line for the 2021 model year. The Classes 4 and 5 models, previously known as the 155 and 195,…
CNG truck retail sales rise 27% preview image Fuel/Emissions CNG truck retail sales rise 27% October 29, 2019 Steve Tam COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales jumped 27% in the first eight months of 2019, according to Alternative Fuels Quarterly,…
Trucking HR turns to kids to promote industry preview image Trucking HR turns to kids to promote industry October 29, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is turning to the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day to promote careers in the industry. It is collaborating with The Learning…
Peterbilt unveils product updates, electric plans, and more preview image Equipment, Maintenance Peterbilt unveils product updates, electric plans, and more October 29, 2019 “We see next year as a solid replacement volume year,” says Peterbilt GM Jason Skoog, referring to anticipated 2020 sales volumes. ATLANTA, Ga. – Peterbilt is anticipating a market share…
TTSAO calls for better instructor standards preview image TTSAO calls for better instructor standards October 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has called for better driver education standards, especially for instructors. A delegation from the TTSAO recently met Ontario Transportation…
Hagen ‘Hell Bent’ on saving fuel preview image Business Tips, Fuel/Emissions Hagen ‘Hell Bent’ on saving fuel October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga — Celebrity trucker Jamie Hagen of Hell Bent Xpress runs about 30% of his miles in Canada, and he is known for a keen focus…
Phillips unveils interior dry van lighting solution October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Phillips Industries has launched its ultra-compact and high-output LED lamp for dry vans. The technology is on display on multiple trailers at the North American Commercial Vehicle…
Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers preview image Border Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco has introduced the intelligent anti-lock braking system, or iABS, for commercial trailers in North America. The company made the announcement Monday at the North American…
Volvo expands VNR lineup preview image Equipment Volvo expands VNR lineup October 28, 2019 Volvo VNR 660 ATLANTA, Ga. – Volvo is introducing a VNR 660 model, for customers with length…
Cooper Tire rounds out longhaul line preview image Equipment Cooper Tire rounds out longhaul line October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Cooper Tire showcased its recently completed line of longhaul tires at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The Pro Series LHT (longhaul trailer) tire hit the market…
Scania, Navistar explore Canadian mining sector preview image Equipment Scania, Navistar explore Canadian mining sector October 28, 2019 SODERTALJE, Sweden – Scania is teaming up with Navistar to offer vehicles and services for mining operations in the Canadian market, the Swedish manufacturer announced Monday. The parties…
Daimler unveils new lease program, equipment updates preview image Daimler unveils new lease program, equipment updates October 28, 2019 Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, says the Dynamic Lease Program represents the future of truck financing. ATLANTA, Ga. – Daimler Trucks North America has announced…
Fleet survey reveals modest purchase plans preview image Fleet survey reveals modest purchase plans October 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ohio – A survey released Monday by CK Commercial Vehicle Research suggests that most fleets have modest equipment purchase plans for 2020. The 2019 semi-annual fleet sentiment survey…
