WIT honors truckers with photo contest preview image Transportation WIT honors truckers with photo contest August 4, 2020 PLOVER, Wisc. – HERoes of the Highway is the subject of this year’s photo contest being organized by Women In Trucking (WIT). “We are inspired by your hero-like strength, not…
First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands preview image Equipment First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands August 4, 2020 CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known…
Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm preview image Transportation Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm August 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) – the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — is looking for a new leader. Tim Kraus…
Kenworth offers extended diagnostic subscription preview image Other Kenworth offers extended diagnostic subscription August 4, 2020 Those who choose medium-duty Kenworth conventional trucks with Paccar PX-7 and PX-9 engines now have the option of extending the subscription coverage of Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics. The trucks…
Michelin trailer tire boosts fuel efficiency preview image Tires/Wheels Michelin trailer tire boosts fuel efficiency August 4, 2020 Michelin has unveiled its X One Line Energy T2 tire, described as its most fuel-efficient linehaul trailer tire. Targeting dry van truckload, refrigerated truckload, and tanker applications, Michelin says…
There’s no denying the pull of torque preview image Equipment There’s no denying the pull of torque August 4, 2020 A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. Nowadays just about anything…
Motion acquires TRC Hydraulics preview image Transportation Motion acquires TRC Hydraulics August 4, 2020 DIEPPE, N.B. – Motion Industries, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Companies, has acquired TRC Hydraulics – a supplier of hydraulic products and services in Atlantic Canada. TRC Hydraulics has been…
TFI International buys Keith Hall & Sons Transport preview image Business Management TFI International buys Keith Hall & Sons Transport August 4, 2020 BURFORD, Ont. – TFI International has acquired Keith Hall & Sons Transport, a family-run hauler of liquid and dry foods and general freight. TFI’s latest addition generates about $30 million…
Road tests returning to 42 DriveTest Centres preview image Transportation Road tests returning to 42 DriveTest Centres July 31, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Commercial driver road tests will expand to 42 DriveTest locations across Ontario as the province moves into the second phase of a reopening plan for the facilities.
Care for the air system that feeds your truck brakes preview image Equipment Care for the air system that feeds your truck brakes July 31, 2020 The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is the lifeblood of your brake system. The hoses are a…
Canada’s economy recovering, but still well below pre-pandemic levels preview image Business Management Canada’s economy recovering, but still well below pre-pandemic levels July 31, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s real GDP rebounded by 4.5% in May, following two months of unprecedented declines, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada released July 31. (Source: StatsCan)…
8 ways your bill of lading can fail to limit liability preview image Transportation 8 ways your bill of lading can fail to limit liability July 31, 2020 Most provinces have enacted their own versions of the “Uniform Bill of Lading”, a model law for truck transportation in Canada. The Uniform Bill of Lading includes a provision that…
Fleets make the case for hair tests to screen truck drivers preview image Transportation Fleets make the case for hair tests to screen truck drivers July 31, 2020 ACTON, Ma. — Fleets that have implemented hair testing for illegal drugs in addition to the DOT-mandated urine testing for commercial truck drivers say not only is it the right…
Freightliner’s electric trucks pass 300,000-mile marker preview image Sustainability Freightliner’s electric trucks pass 300,000-mile marker July 31, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner’s battery-electric Innovation Fleet has now put on 300,000 miles in real-world applications, the company announced. The 30-truck fleet of medium- and heavy-duty trucks is designed to…
Hamilton updating Truck Plan preview image Transportation Hamilton updating Truck Plan July 30, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – Hamilton, Ont. is undergoing a comprehensive review of its truck routes, and is seeking feedback from the trucking industry. “The City of Hamilton is recognized as a…
