7 tools no truck shop should be without preview image Equipment 7 tools no truck shop should be without June 22, 2020 Say what you will about the importance of training, but mechanics still need access to the right tools to get the job done. Here are seven tools that no shop…
Trimble unveils hardware-as-a-service bundles preview image Transportation Trimble unveils hardware-as-a-service bundles June 22, 2020 SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble is offering a new hardware-as-a-service option that’s available in four bundles, which fleets can use to purchase hardware and software, and upgrade without upfront…
Speedy’s latest graffiti trailers take aim at racism preview image Business Management Speedy’s latest graffiti trailers take aim at racism June 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – As racial tensions mount south of the border, a Canadian fleet is using two trailers to deliver a message of solidarity. Speedy Transport’s Everyone vs. Racism graffiti…
EcoLine grease offers a greener option preview image Lubes/Fluids EcoLine grease offers a greener option June 22, 2020 Cortec Corporation’s EcoLine heavy-duty grease offers an environmentally friendly alternative wherever an NLGI Grade 2 grease is used. The bio-based biodegradable grease is for extreme pressure applications, and can…
Falcon Equipment expands product line preview image Equipment Falcon Equipment expands product line June 22, 2020 SURREY, B.C. – Falcon Equipment has added Beauroc dump bodies to its line, as its exclusive dealer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It has also become a Parker Motion…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer orders remain at historic lows preview image Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer orders remain at historic lows June 22, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – May trailer orders improved from April, but were still the second weakest month ever, reported ACT Research in its State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. Net…
Canadian trucks shine in 2021 Mack calendar preview image Transportation Canadian trucks shine in 2021 Mack calendar June 22, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Canadian trucks will have a starring role in the 2021 Mack Trucks calendar, accounting for five of the 12 available positions. Mack fans used the OEM’s…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market load volumes recovering preview image Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market load volumes recovering June 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has reported spot market load volumes increased 5% in May, but were still 42% off May 2019 volumes. (Source: TransCore Link Logistics) With the…
Rand McNally unveils ClearDryve headphone trio preview image Other Rand McNally unveils ClearDryve headphone trio June 22, 2020 Rand McNally has released three new ClearDryve stereo headphones that convert into mono headsets by removing one ear cup. ClearDyve 220 incorporates a pliable boom microphone and plush over-the-ear…
Volvo and Mack integrating Geotab telematics preview image Volvo and Mack integrating Geotab telematics June 22, 2020 Volvo and Mack are both partnering with Geotab to integrate factory-fit telematics packages into their trucks, offering support for fleet management, diagnostics, and compliance. The Geotab Drive…
P.S.I. recognizes top trailer manufacturers preview image Equipment P.S.I. recognizes top trailer manufacturers June 22, 2020 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has awarded six trailer manufacturers for their role in advancing the penetration rates of its Meritor Tire Inflation System. Momentum Awards, given…
Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M preview image Infrastructure Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M June 19, 2020 PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, Ont. — The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for 10 road and bridge projects in Central and Eastern Ontario. Ottawa is investing over $22 million…
Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand preview image Equipment Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand June 19, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand its retail footprint, opening six new Canadian locations as well as its 100th store, located in Lexington, S.C. “Alliance Parts is…
A look at race relations in trucking preview image Human Resources A look at race relations in trucking June 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trucker Ahmed Issa still remembers the testy conversation between two of his former Hyndman Transport colleagues, one white and the other African-Canadian, a few years ago. Ahmed…
Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE preview image Equipment Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE June 19, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Electric powertrain specialist Hyliion has merged with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., and will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYLN. Hyliion says the move…
