John G Smith

John G. Smith is Newcom Media's vice-president - content and design, and previously served as the editorial director of Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, and Transport Routier. The award-winning journalist began covering the trucking industry in 1995.

No-ream king pin kits for major axle applications

January 30, 2019

Meritor’s ReadySet No-Ream King Pin Kits have been launched through www.MeritorPartsXpress.com to make it easier to find a pin kit for major axle applications. Through the launch the…

Meritor unveils reman caliper for ADB22X

January 30, 2019

Meritor has added caliper and brake pad offerings to its expanding air disc brake aftermarket portfolio. The new remanufactured caliper for ADB22x applications enhance a portfolio that includes calipers…

Goodyear unveils regional tires, with one made for Canada

January 30, 2019

Two new regional haul tires were among the announcements made by Goodyear at its No Limits customer conference. Among them was a made-for-Canada regional haul tire, the Ultra Grip RTD…

Wabco safety systems can be retrofitted

January 30, 2019

Wabco is ensuring advanced safety systems are not limited to the newest equipment off an assembly line. OnSide and OnGuardActive systems are now both available as retrofit kits,…

SAF-Holland lands with new grease

January 30, 2019

SAF-Holland has unveiled a new layer of protection for landing gear in the form of the purpose-made True Lube grease. Operating temperatures range from -40 to 65 Celsius…

Pintle hook enhances wear resistance

January 30, 2019

When it comes to a pintle hook, much of the strength comes through the choice of materials. SAF-Holland’s new PH-405 pintle hook features an austenitic manganese steel body that…

Fras-le unveils value-priced friction material

January 30, 2019

Fras-le has expanded its lineup of hydraulic brake pads and added a new value-priced friction material called durbloc into the mix. Pins and other features in a related Mechanical…

Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup

January 29, 2019

Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…

Transportation

Canada’s heavy-duty aftermarket reached $4 billion in 2018

January 29, 2019

John Blodgett, vice-president of sales and marketing at MacKay and Co., identifies who holds a share of the aftermarket during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. LAS VEGAS, Nev.

Electrics, electronics and e-commerce transforming the aftermarket

January 29, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The repair and upkeep of Canada’s Class 6-8 trucks and trailers is no small matter. Analysts at MacKay and Company say the business is worth $4 billion a year and growing. And it’s being radically transformed before our eyes.

Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup

January 29, 2019

Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…

Equipment

Bendix unveils reman disc brake calipers

January 28, 2019

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is now offering remanufactured air disc brake calipers, promising a…

Transportation

Eaton named Bezares master distributor

January 28, 2019

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton will become a North American master distributor for Bezares SA’s mobile power hydraulic portfolio, and will also provide post-sale service and support throught he Roadranger…

Bendix unveils reman brake calipers

January 28, 2019

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is now offering remanufactured air disc brake calipers, promising a…

Safety tips for garbage truck drivers

January 27, 2019

TORONTO, Ont. — The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) promotes a series of safety tips to help protect garbage truck drives and the public in general. Its…