Farewell to Hellowell

TORONTO -- Volvo-Mack Canada president retires; thanks loyal customers.

Cummins recon ISX engines coming off new production line

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins says it's now remanufacturing ISX engines on a new state-of-the-art production line at its San Luis Potosi, Mexico, plant, according to Allen Pierce, general manager of Parts and Service Manufacturing.

Tunnel Test: Freightliner shows off mirror aerodynamics in wind tunnel

WASHINGTON -- If you've never driven through the eye of a hurricane, Freightliner can show you how it feels -- and how much fuel it'll cost you too.

RECESSED TOGGLE SWITCH

The design prevents accidental actuation.

OTA HISTORY

OTA unveils 80th anniversary commemorative book.

HAZMAT MANAGEMENT

J.J. Keller introduces Hazwaste Manifest Manager software.

MIDRANGE WINDMASTER

Horton introduces plastic MS9 fans for medium-duty applications.

APU FINANCING

Carrier offers leasing for the ComfortPro.

CAT EXTENDS WARRANTY

Caterpillar offers extended service coverage on '07 engines.

FLEET RESOURCE MANAGER

Eaton set to expand features, functions, options.

RETREAD NEVER DIES

Michelin XDA Hypersipe promises bottom-line benefits.

No end to Goodyear strike in sight; Tire supply so far keeping steady

PITTSBURGH, Penn. -- Almost 10 weeks after union workers walked off the job, an end to the ongoing strike at over a dozen Goodyear Tire plants doesn't seem imminent.

Peterbilt, Chevy highest in MD satisfaction, survey says; Engines cause most overall problems

DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks, while Chevrolet ranks highest in medium-duty truck dealer service satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Medium-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.

Bridgestone buys Bandag for over $1B

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone's acquisition wheel has turned its attention to tire retread company Bandag as the two companies announced a $1.05 billion purchase agreement.

Fleet achieves 200,000-mile oil changes

DALLAS, Tex. -- Yes, the figure you see in the headline is correct. Dallas-based Stevens Transport, a refrigerated TL carrier with 1,600 trucks is now approaching 200,000 miles between oil changes -- and to top it off, the fleet's maintenance management folks are confident these super-long oil drains are safe and not harming engine life.