AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS August 1, 2014 Your engine appreciates clean air, and it makes for a healthy wallet, too.
GIVE UP SHIFTING? IT’S WORTH CONSIDERING. August 1, 2014 Self-shifting gearboxes ease the workload and can pay for themselves, but pick the right product for the job.
Canadian Sterling workers to be idled; Navistar slashes jobs too August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS, Ont. -- Freightliner LLC says it will lay off about 800 workers at its Sterling Trucks assembly plant in St. Thomas, Ont.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE REPAIR TIPS August 1, 2014 Common do's and don'ts for troubleshooting hydraulic brake problems. -- from Prairie Truck & Tractor Repair
Volvo invests in groundbreaking hybrid technology August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Semi-conductor material silicon carbide is one of the hottest substances today in the world of research into hybrid vehicles, says truckmaker Volvo.
PREVENTING VOLTAGE DROP August 1, 2014 The engine is off, the key is off: how long will your truck's batteries hold a charge?
Vancouver trailer firm goes for lion’s share of market August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Lions Gate Trailers of Vancouver has acquired Provincial Trailer Rentals (PTR) and its sister company Contor Terminals of Mississauga, in a move that PTR President Gord Box describes as a natural eastward evolution.
GREASE IT YOURSELF August 1, 2014 Greasing your own truck gives you a good look at the state of your ride.
AIR SYSTEM BASICS August 1, 2014 Air is just as essential as fuel to keep your truck running. Here's how to keep from running out.
Dana names Canadian plants to be boarded up August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Struggling vehicle components and parts supplier Dana Corp. has disclosed the locations of previously announced plant closures, including two in Canada.
MAKING SENSE OF BRAKE LININGS August 1, 2014 Finding the right replacement brake-lining friction is all about matching the new with the old.
BRAKE BALANCING August 1, 2014 Brake balance is one of the toughest challenges facing the maintenance department, but victory is possible.
HIDDEN BRAKE PROBLEMS August 1, 2014 Bbrakes do fail. That's why it's up to you to detect the flaws, before they fail you