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Cummins taps Kieffer to lead customer support

COLUMBUS, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2005) -- Cummins has named Tom Kieffer executive director of Customer Support Excellence. Carol Lavengood has assumed his former responsibilities as di

New Hub-less Cooling Fan

The new HD11 polymer fan from BorgWarner Cooling Systems is said to provide 6° F more cooling at higher efficiency than current products. For class-8 trucks, as well as buses and c

Scrap Ontario’s Biodiesel Proposal, OTA Urges

The government wants to paint Ontario's trucks and buses a brighter shade of green with a biodiesel initiative that calls for a renewable fuel mandate of 2 percent (B2) to come into effect between April 1, 2014 and December 2015.

Freight Costs Keep Going Up

Canadian shippers paid carriers 0.8 percent more for ground transportation in October than they did in September, according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Satellite TV Locks On Signal

The new TracVision L3 mobile satellite television antenna from KVH Industries continually adjusts for vehicle motion to stay locked on the appropriate signal. It delivers programmi

New Closed-loop Oil Skimmer

Oil Skimmers Inc. says its new oil skimmer model 6-V removes oil from wastewater.

Hyson Introduces Gas Springs

Brecksville, Ohio-based Hyson Products has introduced a line of lift strut/counterbalance nitrogen gas springs. Available with initial forces of 200 pounds to as high as 20,000 pou

B.C. South Fraser Perimeter Road A Game Changer

After five years of construction, B.C.'s South Fraser Perimeter Road was opened to traffic in December, providing better access to Vancouver ports and helping de-congest the region's roads.

BCTA Publishes Guide to Hiring Immigrant Drivers

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) recently published the International Trucking Reference: Roads, Rules, and Drivers, a guide to the truck driving environment in 10 countries to help motor carriers understand how the skills and experience of an immigrant driver might translate to a professional career in B.C.

Rollout Cover Guards Panels

Invention Technologies is marketing a new way to prevent scratched paint and side panels resulting from loading and unloading sharp-edged items from the truck bed. The Rollout quar

Stackable Waste Drums

CUBET, from Ecological Waste Systems of Kitchener, Ont., is a stackable containment system for handling fluids. The design allows six stacking containers with no empty spaces betwe

Truck Manufacturer Recalls Some Peterbilt, Kenworth Models

Truck manufacturer Paccar is recalling many Peterbilt and Kenworth truck models.

Daimler, Mack, Volvo Recalling Trucks With Seat Belt Problem

Daimler Trucks North America, Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are recalling various trucks for seat belt problems. All recalled truck models are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles.

Kenworth Offers Special N14 Ratings

Kenworth is now offering two special Cummins N14 engine ratings available for immediate delivery. The two ratings include increased horsepower to 475 at 2,100 rpm with torque limit