-
Western Star, J&J Truck Bodies offer severe-service body
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…
-
Star trek: Test driving Western Star’s 4900 FA
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…
-
Goodyear introduces DuraSeal technology to line-haul trucking
DALLAS, Texas – Goodyear has adapted its self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use in long-haul applications.
-
Season two of ice road documentary put on ice (February 01, 2008)
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 …
-
Goodyear eyes North Bay for retread plant
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…
-
Petro-Canada introduces synthetic HDEO for off-road fleets
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Petro-Canada has introduced a new heavy-duty synthetic engine oil for off-road fleets.
-
International expands PayStar family with set-back axle version (December 01, 2007)
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…
-
Did you know? (December 01, 2007)
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 …
-
Harper Group launches leasing company
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…
-
Creating a culture of safety
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…
-
ArvinMeritor debuts new products
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.
-
CJ-4: Oil’s well so far
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.
-
Western Star expands engine offerings, unveils new badging
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.
-
Massive trucks power mines
HINTON, Alta. – From a distance, the eyes can register the dump trucks utilized at a mine site are larger than your average dump truck.
-
Bandag, J&M Tire hook up
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…
