Equipment Kootenay trucking company chipping in one of its trucks to fight cancer September 26, 2014 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Pink ribbons in support of breast cancer research are a common sight today, but one southern British Columbia trucking company has upped the ribbon ante substantially, painting…
Carrier using solar power to charge reefer units September 26, 2014 ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold has announced the availability of solar panels that can be used to charge its transport refrigeration units (TRUs). The new solar panels were developed specifically…
Equipment Daimler pleased with demand for DT12 transmission September 24, 2014 HANNOVER, Germany — The acceptance rate for the new Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission has exceeded the expectations of Daimler powertrain executives, with a take rate of about 25% in…
Equipment Wabco announces enhancements to safety technologies September 23, 2014 HANNOVER, Germany — Wabco today announced enhancements to several of its safety systems. The company held a press conference at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show here to discuss its platform…
Equipment SAF-HOLLAND expands CBX series September 23, 2014 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-HOLLAND has expanded its CBX series air suspension/slider axle system for the North American market with its new SAF CBX46 and CBX50. Both the CBX46 and the…
Business Management Daimler offers first complete look at its autonomously-driven Future Truck September 22, 2014 Hidden headlights, camera-based rearview mirrors among the design highlights
Equipment Government says new emissions regulations coming September 22, 2014 NEW YORK, NY — Canada is moving closer to harmonizing its environmental regulations with those of the US. The latest change which will see Canadian policy mimic American policy comes…
Business Management New website shares trucking efficiency data and best practices September 22, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wanting to see North American fleets double their efficiency, two organizations have teamed up to produce a website designed to help businesses meet that goal.
Equipment Bendix enhances safety technologies September 18, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix has announced it will be launching its next generation of safety systems, which among other things will allow commercial vehicles to brake for stationary objects. Other…
Equipment Goodyear broadens G741 severe-service tire line September 18, 2014 One Canadian oilpatch fleet says it’s the best tire it has seen in 10 years or more
Equipment Edmonton Kenworth expands Fort McMurray location September 18, 2014 FORT McMURRAY, Alta. — Edmonton Kenworth has moved its Fort McMurray dealership to a new 13,000 sq.-ft. location with a larger parts department and four service bays, the company announced.
Equipment Peterbilt demonstrates autonomous-assist September 18, 2014 Truck uses GPS to chart course then drives to its destination without input from the driver
Business Management Frost & Sullivan names best engine manufacturer September 17, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. has been given an award for producing the best overall brand of heavy duty truck engines based on the results of an industry survey. Market…
Equipment Inland Kenworth expands in US and Canada September 17, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. — Inland Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Kelowna and a new full-service dealership in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque dealership is located at…
Equipment It’s been smooth trucking for Cold Star Freight’s CNG truck program September 17, 2014 VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — Cold Star Freight’s pioneering journey into the realms of natural gas-fuelled trucking is already paying big dividends for the company. The company, which transports food from…
