Products

AIR SUSPENSION/AXLE SYSTEM

The Holland Group Introduces the "next generation" CB2300 air suspension and axle combination.

Euro pre-buy sends Volvo profits rising

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Volvo AB says net income has rose almost a quarter percent thanks mainly to a heavy truck pre-buy in advance of European Union emission rules that take effect this fall.

ULSD concerns linger just months before introduction; ATA predicts minimum nickel per gallon premium

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Fuel and fuel prices are at the very top of the trucking industry's list of concerns these days. And things are getting even dicier.

CTA calls for tax breaks to fuel ’07 purchases

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government should introduce U.S.-style tax incentives to fan purchases of upcoming, environmentally-friendly truck engines, says the nation's largest truck carrier group.

Bookmark This: Fuel and wages is costing shippers more, says CTA boss

TORONTO -- Even though tight transportation capacity has allowed truckers to haul in good coin the last few years, profit margins among carriers are not anywhere "near thick enough" to be able to absorb skyrocketing costs like fuel.

TransForce eyes Canada’s top trucking fleets; Intermodal firm in sight

TORONTO -- About 100 of Canada's 10,000 or so trucking companies are wearing purchase targets on their back, says the CEO of the largest for-hire carrier in the nation.

Trailer orders up significantly: Analysts

NEW YORK -- March of this year saw better-than-expected trailer orders, with total trailer increases of 66.7 percent year-over-year to 37,066, according to the transportation arm of U.S. investment firm and market analysts Bear Stearns.

Telus, BSM sign satellite tracking pact

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- BSM Technologies, a provider of high security and tracking technology for fleets, has announced an agreement with Telus for the availability of BSM Wireless AVL and secure Fleet Management Solution.

Accuride names Canadian to manage Steel Wheels

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-- Accuride Corp. has announced the appointment of former London, Ont. plant director Leigh Wright to vice-president and GM of Accuride Steel Wheels.

Auto industry braces for Delphi strike threat

DETROIT -- About 24,000 Delphi factory workers are on the verge of voting for a massive strike which could send ripple effects across North American auto-related sectors.

Cummins launches supplier code of conduct

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cummins has begun implementation of a code of conduct for its global supply base detailing its expectations of compliance to certain business and ethical standards.

What a Gas: Nitrogen inflation’s making inroads

TORONTO -- There's nothing magical about nitrogen's ability to prolong tire life. It won't restore the original luster to the innards of your tires, it doesn't smell better, and neither will it save the environment.

ArvinMeritor flying high on trucking’s wing

CHICAGO -- Truck parts and components systems giant ArvinMeritor announced better-than-expected profits mainly due to surging demand in the heavy truck sector.

MANAC’S LIGHTWEIGHT LOGGER

Manac now offers an eight-inch gooseneck trailer with a tare weight as low as 8100 kg.

NOREGON UPDATES JPRO DIAGNOSTICS

A comprehensive piece of software that provides diagnostic and troubleshooting information for electronic components.