Bendix to Make Disc Brakes In U.S.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it will begin producing its air disc brakes in the U.S. , gambling they're the braking technology of the future.Bendix is investing $3 million in its manufacturing plant in Frankfort, K...

Dana Unveils New Axles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dana Corp. is coming to market with new tandem-drive and steer axles.

Bendix Concludes ABS Winter Testing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' latest generation of ABS technology - Bendix ABS-6 - has undergone extensive winter testing and is ready to be launched by the end of this year.

Can Toll Roads Really Work?

Recently, Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty again raised the prospect of more toll roads in the province. It would be unfortunate if this decision was made without consulting the road user community.

Tough Love for Fleet Managers, and the Best Place to Get It

As we approach the annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (June 17-18, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.), I've been spending some time reflecting on speakers from past PMTC conferences and the messages they delivered. Of the many...

Let’s Talk Insurance: Bad Drivers Cost Everybody…

We all have our bad driver stories. But have you considered how much they are actually costing you? Not by crashing into you or making the road unsafe but by how much they are adding to your insurance premiums.

Law and the Border: Law and U.S. Work Permits for Drivers – Are They Easy to Get?

Over the past several months, we have been asked to comment on the legitimacy of some companies that are promoting the availability of U.S. work permits for Canadian drivers. This office has been very objective and plain in its evaluation of U.S.

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Lost and Found – Part Four

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Viewpoint: Supply Chain Is Too Important to Ignore

Less inventory, lower operating costs, higher productivity - in other words, a much improved supply chain strategy, is becoming the rallying cry for your customers, large and small. As we showed in the last issue, the evidence of a direct link bet...

It’s All About Rates: Carriers Hint at An Increase

We've been hearing a lot of encouraging talk lately from carriers about the need for an increase in freight rates.

Bendix to Manufacture Disc Brakes In U.S.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it will begin producing its air disc brakes in the U.S. , gambling they're the braking technology of the future.

Ancra Introduces New Cargo Bracket

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ancra International has developed a new flatdeck trailer cargo bracket that allows fleets to meet new FMCSA tie-down standards. The new load securement regulations don't allow loads to be secured by using rub rails as cargo ancho...

Cummins Merger Results in New Management

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Cummins distribution centres in Quebec and Atlantic Canada have merged with the Cummins Ontario distribution centre to create Cummins Eastern Canada, and Michael Christodoulou has taken over as the new entity's president.

OHS Changes to Affect Alta. Carriers

EDMONTON, Alta. - The province of Alberta has launched a new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, and carriers that aren't aware of the changes could find themselves shelling out big bucks in fines.