ROAD TEST: INTERNATIONAL 9900i

We took International's 9900i up a legendary western highway. From highwaySTAR, September 2000.

POWER INVERTERS MEAN HOME COMFORTS

And you can save a buck in the process. Fron highwaySTAR, November 2000.

POWER INVERTERS MEAN HOME COMFORTS

And you can save a buck in the process. From highwaySTAR, November 2000.

Sterling-Western Star Canada names new GM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Brent Hart as been selected to succeed John Nelligan as regional vice-president and general manager for Sterling and Western Star's Canadian division.

WEATHERPROOF INVERTER/CHARGER

The new Xantrex RM1012 AL inverter/charger is available for Volvo VN and Volvo VT 880 highway trucks.

Volvo initiates recall of 42,000 VN and VHD trucks

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the company will initiate a voluntary safety recall on approximately 42,000 Volvo VN and VHD model trucks manufactured from November 2002 to January 2006 and equipped with the Volvo D12D engine.

Michelin doubles NS plant capacity with wide-base tire intro

WATERVILLE, N.S. - Michelin North America says it will invest $92 million CDN to install production for Michelin's revolutionary X One wide single truck tires at its Waterville, N.S. plant.

PAYSTAR RETURNS: NEW MIXER PACKAGE

International brings back a popular name, launches mixer that "weighs less, hauls more."

MACK OFFERS STABILITY PROTECTION FOR MIXERS

Mack Trucks now offers a new first-of-its-kind electronic stability control system for concrete customers.

International recalls over 1700 trucks

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. is recalling 5000 and 9000 series trucks with Caterpillar C15 diesel engines manufactured in 2004 and 2005 because of the possibility of an oil-line break.

TECH TIP: UNDERSTANDING LINING WEAR

Brake systems that are unhealthy cause rapid wear and overheating. Brake Pro explains uneven lining wear.

PMTC looking for sharpest trucks, safest fleet, and HofF drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is inviting fleets, both private and for-hire, to enter their most stunningly decorated trucks in the 2006 PMTC & 3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition.

VOLVO’S VT 880: DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

Bright sun, big red truck, miles of Arizona desert ahead... what more could a guy want? Rolf Lockwood takes a run in a Swedish large car. From highwaySTAR, June 2005.

Westport, Ford join for hydrogen engine development

VANCOUVER -- Alternative energy developer Westport Innovations of Vancouver has teamed up with Ford Motor Company today to produce an advanced direct injection fuel system for vehicles powered by high-efficiency, high performance engines operating on pure hydrogen.

Cargo securement regs clarified

OTTAWA -- North America's cargo securement rules have undergone the first of what insiders say will be several clarification exercises.