Urban traffic congestion costs billions a year, says new Transport Canada study

OTTAWA -- Traffic congestion in Canada's major urban centres costs Canadians a bare minimum of about $3 billion a year, according to a new study released by Transport Canada.

Eaton creates vehicle solutions business unit; partners with @Road Inc.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. has announced the creation of the Vehicle Solutions Business Unit (VSBU), which allows Eaton's Truck group to realign its VORAD and MD Tools Mobile Diagnostics product lines and transform its business model from a component-based supplier to a systems-based solutions provider.

WESTERN STAR’S APU/HVAC UNIT

Anti-idling system to be supplied by Dometic and Temco.

DETROIT’S READY FOR 2007

Detroit Diesel Corporation's Series 60 engines are "definitely ready for EPA '07," says Carsten Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer.

BRAKE PACKAGE FOR SEVERE SERVICE

Fleet testing shows 500 percent increase in service life, says ArvinMeritor.

GUNITE’S LIGHTWEIGHT BRAKE DRUM

The 'GOLD' drum balances light weight with strength

TRANSCRAFT REDESIGNS DROPDECK TRAILER

Redesigned D-Eagle combo dropdeck is stronger, and now it has an optional forklift kit.

DaimlerChrysler’s plug ‘n play Sprinter hybrid

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The world's largest car and truckmaker will roll out 40 new Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in the U.S. and other countries as part of a new test fleet program.

Westport makes Cummins LNG engines ready for commercial market

VANCOUVER -- Alternative fuel-power innovator Westport Innovations from Vancouver has received the California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the Cummins ISX heavy-duty truck engine.

ArvinMeritor backs NHTSA braking proposal

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business supports the intent of braking systems improvements proposed by NHTSA.

Paccar invests in MD hybrid truck programs

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has targeted an ambitious goal of 30 percent improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency for selected medium-duty applications over the next seven years utilizing hybrid technology as a key contributor to achieving this objective.

Dunlop truck tires expand to mixed service

AKRON, Ohio, -- The resurgence of the Dunlop brand in North America is spreading from the family car to commercial trucks, says parent company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Raydan buys Ontario spring and chassis maker; will boost capacity by almost 50 percent

EDMONTON -- Specialized suspensions and coupling systems supplier Raydan Manufacturing has completed the acquisition of Delta Spring & Chassis Ltd.

PREVENTING VOLTAGE DROP

The engine is off, the key is off. But even so, how long will your truck's batteries hold a charge?

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Kleysen gives Mullen new intermodal track, pres says

WINNIPEG -- When he took over family fleet Kleysen Transport from his father years ago, Tom Kleysen made a deliberate decision to avoid the spotlight.