PMTC looks to support young in industry with membership offer September 27, 2017 MILTON, Ont. – If you’re a young leader in the trucking industry, or plan to be soon, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has a deal for you.
Proposed app to aid tow industry practices September 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), Ontario Recovery Group (ORG), and government officials have proposed the release of a web app-based electronic call system for incidents on 400…
Michelin guarantees performance of new drive tire preview image Michelin guarantees performance of new drive tire September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Michelin is promising its new XDA Energy + drive tire will save fleets $400 a year in fuel, and is backing that promise up with a guarantee.
Goodyear launches new drive tire preview image Goodyear launches new drive tire September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Goodyear has introduced a new longhaul tire it says combines longer miles to removal with excellent fuel efficiency. The new Goodyear Endurance LHD was shown for the…
Meritor makes ThermALERT standard on MTIS preview image Meritor makes ThermALERT standard on MTIS September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Meritor will make the ThermALERT wheel-end heat-sensing system standard on its MTIS automatic tire inflation system for trailers beginning in October. ThermALERT uses an indicator light to…
Meritor introduces new EX+ air disc brake preview image Meritor introduces new EX+ air disc brake September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor has unveiled an optimized EX+ air disc brake that will be available to Original Equipment Manufacturers in 2018. “By updating and optimizing the EX+, our engineers…
Bosch shows off technology for the electric future at NACV show September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Imagine trucks without mirrors or internal combustion engines, relying instead on video monitors and electric power. It’s exactly what Bosch engineers are helping to develop. The company…
Bendix developing next-gen safety systems September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Bendix is continuing to work on the next generation of its active safety systems, which could reduce many types of crashes, including rear-enders and rollaways. Fred Andersky,…
ThermALERT to be standard on MTIS preview image ThermALERT to be standard on MTIS September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, GA - Meritor will make the ThermALERT wheel-end heat-sensing system standard on its MTIS automatic tire inflation system for trailers beginning in October.
Meritor optimizes air disc brakes preview image Meritor optimizes air disc brakes September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, GA - Meritor has unveiled an optimized EX+ air disc brake that will be available to Original Equipment Manufacturers in 2018.
Bosch envisions digital, electric future preview image Bosch envisions digital, electric future September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, GA - Imagine trucks without mirrors or internal combustion engines, relying instead on video monitors and electric power. It's exactly what Bosch engineers are helping to develop.
Continental rolls out sensor-centric tire monitoring platform preview image Continental rolls out sensor-centric tire monitoring platform September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Continental rolled out its new ContiConnect digital tire monitoring platform at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show this week. Yard Reader The new system allows…
Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show preview image Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco unveiled its OnLaneAssist Advanced Driver Assistance System at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show today. The unveiling comes shortly after the company’s announcement…
Meritor introduces Mach line of aftermarket parts September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Meritor has introduced a value-priced product line for the aftermarket that will be branded as Mach. Initial offerings will include brakes, drivelines, drive axles, suspensions, transmissions and…
Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta preview image Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta September 26, 2017 RED DEER, Alta. – With a population up nearly 10%, the number of drivers 8.9%, traffic volumes 18.4%, and over 500,000 registered commercial vehicles on Alberta roads, managing the province’s…
