The Lockwood Report – 2014-04-23

ATRI finds problems with FMCSA hours-of-service report

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the findings of its examination of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) field study report regarding new hours-of-service rules,...

TRP turns twenty

RENTON, Wash. -- TRP, a leader in replacement parts for all trucks, trailers, and engines is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. 

Registration open for BC Professional Truck Driving Championships

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Dozens of BC drivers will be putting pen to paper, inspecting their rigs with a fine tooth comb and then jumping behind the wheel to demonstrate their skills at maneuvering their trucks, all in the name of competition.

Alberta Motor Transportation Annual Conference

SAF-Holland’s integrated yoke mount air suspension axle system

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has come out with the industry’s first integrated yoke mount air suspension axle system.

Next five years will be better for tanker and refrigerated trucking industry

New York, New York — Volatile gas prices and a slow recovery from the recent recession are just some of the factors that have caused the tank and refrigerated trucking industry to experience a decline in revenues.

RTL-Westcan buys Silverman Oilfield Services

NEILBURG, Sask. -- RTL-Westcan, itself acquired late last year by Kenan Advantage Group, has announced the purchase of Silverman Oilfield Services.

CVSE cracking down on overweight B.C. log trucks

QUESNEL, B.C. -- B.C.’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) division is running a pilot project, in which it reviews all loads transported to participating mills in an effort to crack down on overweight loads.

GE Capital projects favourable conditions for Canadian truckers

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian trucking industry profitability is strong, but demand for new Class 8 trucks remains flat, according to a new report from GE Capital.

Canadian spot market freight volumes surge in March

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight volumes reached an unprecedented high in March and set a new record for the first quarter.

SAF-Holland introduces new air disc brake axle system

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has introduced a new integral air disc brake axle system with the P89 wheel-end package, which it says is ideal for SAF air suspension systems.

Tallman Truck Centre adds Bobcat Equipment line

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre is now a Bobcat Equipment distributor in the Kingston market.

Goodyear introduces two new mixed-service tires

TORONTO, Ont. -- Goodyear had a pair of new mixed-service tires on display at this year’s Truck World.

News First – 2014-04-21