The BIG oil change preview image The BIG oil change August 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - Despite the array of engineering challenges, tighter emission standards being introduced in 2007 may seem more like a speed bump than a technological hurdle....
VT bunk provides good night’s sleep August 1, 2005 ASHEVILLE, N.C. - From the outside, the VT 880 exudes power and performance with its massive front grille and sleek VN-styled headlights. The truck I drove was pimped up with plenty of chrome, aluminu...
King of the Hills preview image King of the Hills August 1, 2005 GREENSBORO, N.C. - The folks over at Volvo are pretty excited about their new truck and engine combo introduced earlier this year - and for good reason....
Fully galvanized chassis take trailers to next level; ‘Galvanized chassis’ are the way things are going to go in the future.’ preview image Fully galvanized chassis take trailers to next level; ‘Galvanized chassis’ are the way things are going to go in the future.’ August 1, 2005 BRAMPTON, Ont. - A new, fully-galvanized chassis by Di-Mond Trailers is aiming to revolutionize the way trailer shells are manufactured....
Eaton intros two automated transmissions August 1, 2005 Kalamazoo, Mich. - Eaton Corporation unveiled two new automated transmissions recently in Kalamazoo, as part of a two-day trade event organized by Roadranger....
Freightliner enjoys success with RAC preview image Freightliner enjoys success with RAC August 1, 2005 SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Freightliner says the industry has embraced its Roll Advisor and Control system for heavy-duty trucks, with more than 11,000 units now in place....
Freight Wing poised to take flight August 1, 2005 SAMMAMISH, Wash. - When many other college students were busy ogling varsity sports events or the inside of a toilet bowl after a long night at the campus pub, Sean Graham was busy watching the wind....
Kinedyne’s new chains help truckers get a grip July 19, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. -- Kinedyne Canada has introduced its Stud chain system to help trucks achieve traction in slick cond...
International’s truck tour to visit Toronto July 18, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. -- International Truck and Engine's Taking it to the Streets tour will be making a stop in Toronto th...
B.C. loggers rave about Goodyear’s G288 mixed service tire July 18, 2005 QUESNEL, B.C. -- Goodyear has released the results of some tire testing it conducted with Western Canadian logging ...
Ryan sets new big rig record at hill climb July 15, 2005 PIKES PEAK, Col. -- Freightliner driver Mike Ryan set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Western Canada’s first biodiesel truck stop opens up July 11, 2005 BURNABY, B.C. -- Truckers in the Lower Mainland can now fuel up on biodiesel at Western Canada's first retail biodi...
TRIB provides tire tips July 11, 2005 PACIFIC GROVE, Cal. -- The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) has released some tips on how to maximize the lif...
Caterpillar supports diesel engine retrofit program July 8, 2005 PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar has thrown its support behind a U.S. bipartisan bill that would provide incentives for ...
Firestone intros 17-inch replacement size July 6, 2005 NASHVILLE, Tenn. V Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is announcing three new sizes to its Firestone D...
