LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Western Star Trucks has announced it is collaborating with J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers to build what the two companies refer to as the “ultimate truck for extreme-duty mining…
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – My first time behind the wheel of a Western Star and I’m given a decked out 2008 model. For so many years as a company driver, the only time I’d get close to a Western Star was whe…
DALLAS, Texas – Goodyear has adapted its self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use in long-haul applications.
YELLOWKNIFE, N. W. T. – A popular TV documentary series on trucking on the Contwoyto ice road in the Northwest Territories will not be repeated, because the series made the job appear riskier than it …
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Due to increasing demand for off-the-road retreaded tires in the construction, mining, forestry and recycling industries, Goodyear Canada will be building a new retread plant in Nort…
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Petro-Canada has introduced a new heavy-duty synthetic engine oil for off-road fleets.
WARRENVILLE, Ill. – International is expanding its PayStar vocational truck line with the addition of the PayStar 5900i Set-Back Axle (SBA) truck, designed for on- and off-road vocational applications…
The impact of transportation on the Canadian economy, and trucking in particular, may be underestimated because government estimates usually only include the contribution of “for hire” transportation …
TORONTO, Ont. – Paul and Steve Harper, owners of Harper Group, have announced the launch of a new leasing company Harper Leasing, which will offer custom leasing options on commercial vehicles, diesel…
VANCOUVER, B.C. – After completing a review on safety and certification in the forest industry, B.C.’s Forest Safety Ombudsman Roger Harris is set to examine resource roads and how to improve their fu…
LOUISVILLE, Ky – ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business announced the addition of Meritor WABCO-branded products to its Meritor All-Makes Air Systems Program.
EDMONTON, Alta. – With the release of many new products – regardless whether it’s oil, engines, tires, movies, music or beer – most of the general public keeps a healthy skepticism.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Western Star has revamped its grille bezel and side-of-hood logo, giving them a 3-D appearance for a richer, jewel-like look.
HINTON, Alta. – From a distance, the eyes can register the dump trucks utilized at a mine site are larger than your average dump truck.
OSHAWA, Ont. – Bandag has entered into supply agreements with five additional retread manufacturers for its CONTINUUM brand Off-the-Road (OTR) retread materials, including J&M Tire International o…