Transportation Western Star, J&J Truck Bodies offer severe-service body May 1, 2008 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...
Transportation Star trek: Test driving Western Star’s 4900 FA April 1, 2008 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...
Transportation Goodyear introduces DuraSeal technology to line-haul trucking March 1, 2008 DALLAS, Texas - Goodyear has adapted its self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use in long-haul applications.
Transportation Season two of ice road documentary put on ice (February 01, 2008) February 1, 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 ...
Transportation Goodyear eyes North Bay for retread plant February 1, 2008 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...
Transportation Petro-Canada introduces synthetic HDEO for off-road fleets December 1, 2007 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Petro-Canada has introduced a new heavy-duty synthetic engine oil for off-road fleets.
Transportation International expands PayStar family with set-back axle version (December 01, 2007) December 1, 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...
Transportation Did you know? (December 01, 2007) December 1, 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 ...
Transportation Harper Group launches leasing company November 1, 2007 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...
Transportation Creating a culture of safety July 1, 2007 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...
Transportation ArvinMeritor debuts new products May 1, 2007 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.
Transportation CJ-4: Oil’s well so far May 1, 2007 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.
Transportation Western Star expands engine offerings, unveils new badging May 1, 2007 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.
Transportation Massive trucks power mines April 1, 2007 HINTON, Alta. - From a distance, the eyes can register the dump trucks utilized at a mine site are larger than your average dump truck.
Transportation Bandag, J&M Tire hook up April 1, 2007 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...
