CITT’s Toronto Area Council’s annual golf tournament deemed a success

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — On July 21, the Toronto Area Council of the CITT held its sixth annual golf tournament at Braeben Golf Course in Mississauga. The golf tournament raises funds for…

Luber-finer rolls out new online training program

PERRYSBURG, Ohio– Luber-finer today announced its new Luber-finer University – an interactive online training program for distributors and point-of-sale associates who work in the heavy duty equipment industry. The training tool educates…

Nebulous is the perfect word to describe the future price of crude

The word nebulous comes in handy when someone has no answer to a question, or needs to defend their answer with the most mysterious answer of all, “Well that’s…

Well-deserved recognition

Gord Cooper sets new world record with Smokin’ Gun at Castrol Raceway

Meritor adds roller bearings to wheel-end, drivetrain portfolios

TROY, Mich. — Meritor introduced  its new AllFit premium-tapered roller bearings for differentials, transmissions and wheel-ends for multiple applications, including steer, drive and trailer axles today. “The AllFit bearing is an…

US DOT proposes speed limiters on all large commercial vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today proposed equipping heavy-duty vehicles with speed limits…

What is celiac disease?

For the past few years, we have been hearing a lot about gluten and gluten-free diets in the media. Gluten is a protein that is found in rye, wheat and…

International Truck offering new powertrain warranty package

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck announced recently the availability of its DuraStar Integrated Powertrain Warranty Package. The package includes a 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on new orders of its DuraStar…

Fuel your body with fresh corn

Although summer is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fire up the barbecue and nothing adds to the BBQ menu like fresh corn on the cob. Boiled, foiled,…

What will it take to end distracted driving?

Distracted driving is certainly not a new topic. There are numerous articles, videos, and public service announcements with the core message that distracted drivers substantially increase the risk of being…

Cummins launches two new ISX12 engine ratings

DALLAS, Texas – Cummins has announced the release of two new 450-hp ISX12 ratings for linehaul and regional-haul truck markets – the 450 hp with 1,650 lb-ft of peak torque…

Mack Trucks names new v.p. for Lehigh Valley Operations

Rickard Lundberg GREENSBORO, N.C.  – Mack Trucks announced this week that effective Oct. 1, 2016, Rickard Lundberg will be the new vice-president and general manager for Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations.

WIT and Freightliner looking for candidates for the Influential Women in Trucking Award

PLOVER, Wisc. —  The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks are looking for candidates for the 2016 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award that was created in 2010 honors female leaders…

Daimler Trucks North America to participate in SuperTruck II initiative

PORTLAND, Ore. —  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced recently that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck…

Fleets investing in fuel-efficient technologies save big bucks: NACFE study

NEW YORK, New York – Seventeen fleets across North America that operate more than 62,000 tractors and 217,000 trailers saw a 3% jump in fuel economy according to the Annual…