Equipment Webb Wheel introduces trailer brake drum January 27, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Webb Wheel Products has introduced a new brake drum, designed specifically for trailer applications. The announcements was made during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. It’s a lighter,…
Stemco invests in air springs R&D center preview image Equipment Stemco invests in air springs R&D center January 27, 2017 FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Stemco has announced it is opening a 20,000 sq.-ft. research and development facility for commercial vehicle air springs. The facility will employ 22 people and…
Business Management FTR warns shippers trucking capacity to tighten January 27, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Industry forecaster FTR is warning shippers to develop contingency plans, as trucking capacity is expected to tighten through 2017. Its Shippers Condition Index (SCI) remained in slightly…
Infrastructure Train Trailer expands its Calgary facility January 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Train Trailer Rentals is fully up and running at its new Calgary location, with twice the yard size and service shop capacity aimed at better serving the…
17.3 | Rate Increase Projections preview image Supply Chain 17.3 | Rate Increase Projections January 26, 2017 Click here for more Inside the Numbers. SPONSOR’S MESSAGE DELO 400 WITH ISOSYN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Introducing the next generation of heavy…
With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing preview image Business Management With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing January 25, 2017 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing touted a pair of new products the company announced last year that are hitting the road in 2017. The trailer manufacturer invited…
Eaton updates Advantage Series clutches preview image Equipment Eaton updates Advantage Series clutches January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton has updated its line of Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches, to increase durability, reduce vibrations and improve shifting. The new clutches were shown for the first…
Dana launches new e-commerce portal preview image Equipment Dana launches new e-commerce portal January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana has launched a new parts ordering website to provide fleet customers with easier access to information and an ability for distributors to better fulfill orders.
Business Management Vipar Heavy Duty assembles team to achieve growth January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Vipar Heavy Duty introduced its new president, Chris Baer, to the industry at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, where he outlined the organization’s growth plans. Baer said…
Maxion to offer first aluminum commercial vehicle wheels preview image Equipment Maxion to offer first aluminum commercial vehicle wheels January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Maxion Wheels is bringing to market its first aluminum commercial vehicle wheels. The forged aluminum wheels will be offered in the four most common sizes: 22.5×8.25;…
Equipment Mahle expands product offerings through new partnerships January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mahle Service Solutions has expanded it product offerings, through two new partnerships with industry suppliers. The company, aiming to become a one-stop shop for its customers,…
Transportation Total costs decline in November January 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers is down by 0.8% in November, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).
Transportation ATRI reveals top 100 truck bottlenecks in the US January 25, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ARTI) released its annual list of the top 100 truck bottlenecks today. Topping the list for the second year in a row…
Transportation Managing jet lag January 25, 2017 Now that we are in the middle of winter, many of us will travel south in search of sun and sand. In most cases, these sunny destinations are far away…
Increase your Vitamin D intake this winter preview image Transportation Increase your Vitamin D intake this winter January 25, 2017 As winter drags on, you are probably looking forward to the longer days of spring. The short days and long nights of winter can impact your deliveries. They can also…
