People Tip # 51

Do not assume that your children want to continue in the family business. They might want to forge a different path.

People Tip # 52

Consider establishing a formal family council with a professional facilitator to resolve issues that are unique to a family business.

People Tip # 57

Adult learners want to know how training can be applied. Take the time to show how new skills will make a difference.

Dispatches Volume 1 Ep. 3

From bobtailing to Bob Dylan; from libertarian truck drivers to liberating stuck tigers. And can the government really outlaw delays at the loading dock? Just say Yo to Episode three of the Dispatches Podcast, featuring the sharp tongued and opinionated editors Marco Beghetto, Allan Janssen, Peter Carter‹the "United Nations" of truck writers. Plus a special guest trucker who believes it¹s high time the government stopped sticking its nose into your cabs.

REMAN TRANSMISSIONS

Eaton expands reman transmission warranty for vocational trucks to 2 years

He Had Them at “Delo”

MISSISSAUGA - Mack and Volvo dealer Performance Equipment brings in high-tech trailer to educate customers.

Volvo Pulls Off Stunt to Launch New FH Series

Volvo goes big and kinda crazy with the launch of their new FH Series.

Aero Guard ProStar Bumper

Hendrickson Bumper and Trim has released an Aero Guard resin bumper for International ProStar with a fixed mounting bracket that retrofits to all truck year models.

Lightweight Body Sidewalls

Supreme Industries says its new, lightweight FiberPanel truck body walls save significant weight, allowing fleet operators and other delivery truck owners to increase their payload capacity

Build Your Own Model 579

Pick a color. Select a sleeper, or go with a day cab. Fine tune your engine ratings. Make the Model 579 of your desire with a new configurator tool available at www.peterbilt.com

New Vocational Truck Options

Freightliner Trucks has introduced several new options for its medium-duty (M2) and severe-duty (SD) truck models.

Natural Gas for Severe-Duty Rig

Freightliner Trucks has added to its natural gas product options, announcing that the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine will be available as a factory-installed option for the model 114SD severe-duty truck in 2015.

Retrofit Fan Drives

Horton has introduced Modulator variable-speed retrofit packages that prevent under- and overcooling in all climates

Petes Get Light Wheels

New Alcoa Ultra aluminum wheels manufactured from a MagnaForce alloy that provides additional strength and lower weight are now available as a factory-installed option for all Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks

Dometic Portable Cooler

Dometic's new TropiCool offers truckers affordable, rugged, portable cooling or warming for food and drinks on the go