Stemco Completes Goodyear Springs Purchase

LONGVIEW, TX - Less than a month after the truck component supplier Stemco announced its intention to acquire the manufacturer of Goodyear air springs, it completed the deal on July 1. Terms of the transaction have not been released. With the acquisition, Stemco acquires the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of truck, trailer and truck cab suspension products, as well as cab seat springs from ContiTech, a division of Continental Corp. This unit was part of the business called Veyance that was recently acquired by Continental. Also included in the acquisition are the Veyance manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the Veyance research and development operations in Fairlawn, Ohio, and all North America related patents and applications.

Five Truckers Named Alberta’s Best Drivers

RED DEER, AB -- Dozens of Alberta's best and safest professional truck drivers gathered recently at Red Deer's Westerner Park for the Alberta Professional Truck Driving Championship to determine who was tops. Each competitor completed a written exam to test their knowledge of regulations, legislation, safety, security, and first aid and then they participated in a pre-trip inspection conducted under the watchful eye of an examiner. Contestants also had a turn behind the wheel as the driving portion of the event got underway. Each entrant demonstrated their driving skill as they completed seven obstacles that tested their ability to maneuver the vehicle in simulations of some of the toughest conditions drivers' cope with on the road.

The classics rock in Clifford

About 275 classic trucks were on display at the sixth annual Clifford Truck Show

Eastgate Truck Centre to show off Optimus Prime at its customer appreciation day

HAMILTON, Ont. — Eastgate Truck Centre announced it will be displaying the Optimus Prime Western Star truck from Transformers at its upcoming customer appreciation day. The event will take place…

Results of the Alberta Truck Driving Championships

RED DEER, Alta. — The 2015 Provincial Truck Driving Championships took place in Alberta this past weekend. The championships saw 45 of the province’s best professional drivers compete in a…

Great Dane invites suppliers to showcase innovation

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced plans for its first ever Supplier Summit and Innovation Challenge, where it will reward innovation from its suppliers. The event will be held…

No surprises with June’s Class 8 order activity

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 truck orders came in at a predictable 19,624 units in June, according to FTR. This marked the fourth straight month of declines, with a…

Truck components manufacturer expands into US market

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — A new supplier of suspension and brake components has entered the US/Canada market, with a goal of doubling its North American market share by 2018. Rassini is…

Bendix offers S-cam brake maintenance tips

ELYRIA, Ohio — As part of its Tech Tips series, Bendix is offering advice on how to properly maintain S-cam brakes. “It’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick…

Stemco acquires Goodyear air springs business unit

LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco announced recently that it has acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear air springs, as well as Super Cushion and Spring Ride air springs, from ContiTech, a division…

Bubble Wrap Fun Popped by Shippers

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Cost conscious shippers have driven a change in a long-time product designed to protect goods during transit, but kids - and kids at heart - are getting their bubbles burst.

U.S. Spot Freight Rates Remain Solid

BEAVERTON, OR -- Demand in the U.S. for truckload capacity increased and national average rates on the spot truckload market remained solid during the week ending June 27, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Top Open-Deck/Specialty Carrier Grows with Merger

ADDISON, TX -- One of the largest open-deck/specialty transportation companies in North America is merging with Bulldog Hiway Express. The move by Daseke Inc. will give it more than 2,800 tractors and more than 5,800 open-deck trailers, serving 49 states, Canada and Mexico, according to the company.

Increased Chances for Cargo Thefts This Week

JERSEY CITY, NJ and AUSTIN, TX -- New Jersey-based theft-prevention and recovery service CargoNet has warned truckers that the long weekend, which essentially started with Canada Day and includes the American July 4th holiday, is a particularly busy time for thieves so the organization is recommending you stay on the qui vive for truck thefts.

Andreas Renschler Named Scania Chairman

SODERTAJE, SWEDEN -- The chief of Volkswagen's truck division, Andreas Renschler, has been appointed as the new chairman of the truck and bus manufacturer Scania.