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Eaton introduces new options for UltraShift Plus transmission

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton has announced new platforms and additional applications for its UltraShift Plus automated transmission.

Shell Lubricants reorganizes grease and lube portfolio

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Lubricants has reorganized its global portfolio of greases and oils to simplify the selection process for fleets.

Volvo offering NG-powered VNM day cab

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo has announced the availability of a natural gas-powered Volvo VNM day cab.

B.C. approves higher payloads for pony trailers with roll-coupling hitch connection

VERNON, B.C. -- After years of stability testing and hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and development, Wolf Trailer Company has convinced B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch to increase the maximum allowable...

EXCLUSIVE: A DEF delivery dilemma

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian fleets that have been receiving diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in bulk form, may have been receiving it illegally with little assurance they were getting the volume they were paying for.

Synergy Design to distribute all-aluminum liftgates

THOMASVILLE, N.C. -- Synergy Design and Production has announced it has inked a deal to become the exclusive distributor of AHT all-aluminum liftgates in Canada and the US.

SmartTruck upgrades aerodynamic device, adds Canadian distributor

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- SmartTruck, a maker of aerodynamic devices for trailers, has introduced a second-generation UnderTray System and added a Canadian distributor.

EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s first Caterpillar truck takes to the road

QUEENSVILLE, Ont. -- The first Canadian Caterpillar CT660 is being put through its paces hauling aggregate to landscapers in the Stouffville, Ont. area by J.F. Kitching & Son, a family-run company that has played a key role in the truck's...

Roadranger offering extended protection for automated transmissions

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Roadranger Marketing is now offering an extended protection plan for its automated transmissions to owner/operators.

Western Star offers two new suspension options

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star has announced it is now offering two new suspension options.

Goodyear’s DuraSeal technology rolled out to new wide-base tires

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with wide-base single drive and trailer tires that combine the company's Fuel Max technology with its DuraSeal self-sealing properties.

Michelin upgrades most popular steer tire, promises 30% more miles

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin's popular XZA3 steer tire is being retired to make room for the XZA3+ Evertread, which promises the same fuel-saving performance while providing 30% more miles than its competitors.

TruckWeight upgrades Smart Scale

HALIFAX, N.S. -- TruckWeight has come out with an updated version of its wireless on-board scale, featuring an improved handheld receiver and expanded memory capacity, the company announced.

Freightliner offers new AMT for Business Class M2

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner has introduced a new automated manual transmission for its Business Class M2, designed to provide smoother shifting and improved fuel economy.

Freightliner offering natural gas version of new vocational truck

LONG BEACH, Cal. -- Freightliner has introduced a natural gas-powered version of its new 114 Severe-Duty (SD) set-back axle vocational truck.