U.S. Customs Officials Talk Border Security December 1, 2003 SAN ANTONIO, Tex. - Three U.S. Customs-led programs introduced in the post 9/11 world were the topic of much discussion at the American Trucking Associations' annual conference.The Trade Act of 2002 (...
Meeting the 2007, 2010 Emissions Standards December 1, 2003 SAN ANTONIO, Tex. - Most engine manufacturers have successfully met the 2002 EPA emission standards, but as those trucks continue to be broken in, there are still other hurdles that loom ahead.Dr. Tom...
Trucking Veterans Analyze ’02 Engines December 1, 2003 SAN ANTONIO, Tex. - Reviews of the 2002 EPA-compliant engines voiced at a recent panel discussion at the American Trucking Associations' annual conference ranged from "pleasantly surprised" to "distur...
Give Your Warehouse a Lift: Spec’ing Fork Trucks Can Be Critical preview image Give Your Warehouse a Lift: Spec’ing Fork Trucks Can Be Critical December 1, 2003 TORONTO, Ont. - More trucking companies are moving towards providing more well rounded services, adding warehousing capabilities to their list of options. As a result, proper spec'ing of forklift truc...
Tracking 101: Don’t Get Caught in the Techno Crossfire December 1, 2003 TORONTO, Ont. - Deciding which tracking technology to invest in can be pretty confusing, given the number of products currently on the market.Should you rely on satellites or cell phone towers? Do you...
Executive View: It’s a Team Game preview image Executive View: It’s a Team Game December 1, 2003 David Scheklesky, Director of Commercial Truck Tire Marketing for Bridgestone/Firestone Canada on the need to grow the manufacturer-dealer-fleet partnership in improving tire management practices.TN: ...
Take Care of Your Air December 1, 2003 TORONTO, Ont. - Brake adjustment tends to be the focus of inspections that determine whether your equipment can stop on demand. Measure the distance a pushrod has to travel before pressing a brake sho...
Travels With An Old Bedbug (December 01, 2003) preview image Travels With An Old Bedbug (December 01, 2003) December 1, 2003 The following is the final part of a four part series on Harry Rudolfs' highway adventures with living Canadian trucking legend Ross MackieFriday, May 9Ross parks illegally in front of a pancake hous...
Enter the Hood, Exit the Doghouse preview image Enter the Hood, Exit the Doghouse December 1, 2003 MONTREAL, Que. - Changes to truck models can often be subtle, coming in the form of something like an updated trim package, or a different layout for components bolted to the firewall.But you can spot...
Industry Issues: Biodiesel and the Experience of the Volkswagen Beetle preview image Industry Issues: Biodiesel and the Experience of the Volkswagen Beetle December 1, 2003 By now, most people in the trucking industry are familiar with the issues associated with the new regulations for emissions from truck engines and diesel fuel.While concerns have been raised over the ...
Western Star Unveils New Canadian Spec’d Sleeper preview image Western Star Unveils New Canadian Spec’d Sleeper December 1, 2003 MONTREAL, Que. - Western Star Trucks unveiled the new 68-inch Stratosphere Star Light Sleeper at Expocam 2003 held at Place Bonaventure in Montreal, Oct. 23 through 25.Product marketing manager Jim Cr...
GUESS WHO’S BACK the final clue! November 28, 2003 Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck have announced the return of one of their finest as a monthly columnist cover...
CN purchases B.C. Rail rights from province November 28, 2003 VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Canadian National Railway has purchased the rights to B.C. Rail's freight operation from the pro...
Kenworth PremierCare parts & service program rolls out Kenworth watch draw November 28, 2003 KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth PremierCare parts & service announces a draw in which 50 limited-edition Kenworth Swiss...
Reimer Express Lines expands guarantee on Fast as Flite November 27, 2003 WINNIPEG, Man. -- Reimer Express Lines Ltd. has recently expanded its exclusive 'On-time or Free' delivery guarante...
