Strick, International offering FlowBelow aerodynamics preview image Transportation Strick, International offering FlowBelow aerodynamics March 5, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. — FlowBelow’s aerodynamic Quick-Release Wheel Covers and Trailer AeroSlider system will now be offered as factory-installed options on Strick Trailers. The overall system combines wheel covers, a…
Stemco launches Trifecta hub assembly preview image Equipment Stemco launches Trifecta hub assembly March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Stemco has introduced the Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly, designed to deliver safety, performance, and confidence. The company showed it for the first time at the Spring meetings…
Dana shows new axles, updated tire analytics program preview image Equipment Dana shows new axles, updated tire analytics program March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Two new lighter-weight axles and an updated tire analytics platform were among product introductions made by Dana at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Spring meetings. The Spicer…
Michelin introduces new X One, trailer aero kit preview image Equipment Michelin introduces new X One, trailer aero kit March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Michelin has introduced a new X One Grip D wide-base single tire, for improved traction, and an aerodynamic kit for trailers. The products were announced at the…
Lippert launches premium 10-inch Discovery mattress preview image Equipment Lippert launches premium 10-inch Discovery mattress March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. — Lippert Components introduced its latest somnum Sleeper Series mattresses for commercial truck drivers at the 2018 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. Lippert says it…
Phillips Connect Technologies helps fleets manage trailer intel preview image Equipment Phillips Connect Technologies helps fleets manage trailer intel March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Trailers are getting smarter, and Phillips Connect Technologies says it has made significant strides in the past year towards helping fleets manage that intelligence. PCT was launched…
SAF-Holland unveils tire pressure system preview image Transportation SAF-Holland unveils tire pressure system March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has unveiled the Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure management system for its CBX and ULX suspensions – topping up or even releasing air to ensure…
Transporting the world’s most luxurious cars preview image Transportation Transporting the world’s most luxurious cars March 4, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The first car Wally Horodnyk moved was in 1987. Wally Horodnyk It was from Flint, Mich., and needed to be delivered in Toronto. The job paid US$1,500…
Cooper Tire brand launching with fleet focus preview image Transportation Cooper Tire brand launching with fleet focus March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Cooper Tire has announced it’s launching a Cooper-branded tire line, aimed at fleets looking for a low cost of ownership, high-performing tire. The new tire line will…
AMTA names new president preview image Transportation AMTA names new president March 4, 2018 Recruitment, ELDs, MELT, and women in trucking all on Nash’s radar
Grooming the next crop preview image Transportation Grooming the next crop March 4, 2018 CASTLEGAR, B.C. — There’s an easy way and a hard way to get your Class 1 driver’s licence, and if you want the easy way out, choosing Mountain Transport Institute…
Equipment February truck orders an “all-time great month”: ACT March 2, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking companies continue to order trucks in near-record numbers. ACT Research reports that preliminary Classes 5-8 orders in February came in at 67,700 units, making it the…
Peterbilt rolls out rebate programs preview image Transportation Peterbilt rolls out rebate programs March 2, 2018 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced several rebates for 2018 customers. Members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are entitled to a cash rebate of $1,500 when they buy…
Equipment TruckPro adds three locations March 2, 2018 LONGEUIL, Que. – TruckPro has added three new locations to its member network. Road Rig Parts and Service in Winkler, Man., Garage Robinson in Shigawake, Que., and Soudure Caplan in…
Accuride adds BorgWarner exec to Board of Directors preview image Transportation Accuride adds BorgWarner exec to Board of Directors March 2, 2018 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corporation today announced that Robin Kendrick, vice-president and corporate officer of BorgWarner, has been elected to the company’s board of directors as an independent director, effective…
