Transportation Avoid heart pump failure January 29, 2018 As a trucker, you know it’s vital to keep all your rig’s pumps functioning well. February, Valentine’s Day month, is a great time to consider the maintenance of your body’s…
Marijuana legalization will create new challenges for fleets preview image Transportation Marijuana legalization will create new challenges for fleets January 29, 2018 As the anticipated date for legalization of marijuana gets draws closer – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently flinched on the July 1 date, instead saying sometime in the summer…
Eberspaecher North America names new president preview image Transportation Eberspaecher North America names new president January 29, 2018 Oleg Riabtsev MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Eberspaecher North America has announced it has named Oleg Riabtsev as the new president for its North American entities. Riabtsev brings with him many years…
Transportation Nova Scotia working to up weight restrictions across province January 29, 2018 HALIFAX, N.S. — The province of Nova Scotia is working to bring roadway weight restrictions in line with those across the country. Many roads that do not have structures such…
Bendix rolls out new level of 20k aftermarket friction preview image Bendix rolls out new level of 20k aftermarket friction January 29, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix is expanding its advanced aftermarket line with the addition of BA203, a 20K friction suitable for most line haul applications. The company announced the new friction…
Luber-finer introduces new oil filter January 29, 2018 TOLEDO, Ohio – Luber-finer introduced its new upgraded oil filter designed for the Cummins ISX engine, the LFP9001XL. The XL (Extended Life) version of Luber-finer’s LFP9001 full flow oil filter…
Business Management Ontario expanding 60-ft. trailer trial January 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – For-hire carriers will be allowed to participate in an Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) trial using 60-ft. trailers. Changes to the trial, which previously only involved the…
Equipment Natural gas-fueled truck sales rise January 26, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for natural gas-fueled trucks in the U.S. and Canada rose 9% year-to-date through November, according to the most recent data from ACT Research. “Despite the uncertainty…
Transportation OTA makes case for green truck technology, parking January 26, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — In a 2018 budget consultation in Thornhill, Ont. today, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) urged the provincial government to prioritize support for green trucking technology, alternative fuels,…
Equipment Electric trucks will attract new breed of driver January 25, 2018 The evolution of trucks, has until recently, been a gradual process. Take a truck from the late 1960s and compare it to a truck from the turn of the century…
Technology The perilous path to autonomy January 25, 2018 My biggest automotive concern over the holidays was the crummy fuel economy my new gasoline-powered car was getting. With my scandalous Volkswagen TDI, I could go 1,000 kilometers on a…
TFI International names new CFI president preview image Transportation TFI International names new CFI president January 25, 2018 Michael Hinz named senior vice-president
Bendix expands brake shoe offerings preview image Brakes Bendix expands brake shoe offerings January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Bendix has expanded its aftermarket brake shoe line, and now offers a remanufactured brake shoe with original equipment friction and coating and the same five-year warranty…
Should carriers start paying drivers a yearly salary? preview image Transportation Should carriers start paying drivers a yearly salary? January 25, 2018 With the use of ELDs now required by law in the U.S. and the Canadian government announcing in December that we would follow suit by 2020, I think it’s time…
Engines/Drivetrains, Other Dana enhances e-commerce platform, introduces seal installation tool kit January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana announced enhancements to its e-commerce platform, and a new seal installation took kit during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week. Dana launched its DanaAftermarket.com e-catalog and e-commerce platform…
