Transportation What you need to know about social media investigations October 19, 2017 MILTON, Ont. – If you’ve lied about a recent insurance claim, you could be outed thanks to your Facebook page. That was the warning given by Maeve Davis, vice-president of…
Health & Safety B.C. launches Be Truck Aware campaign October 17, 2017 VICTORIA, B.C. – The Province of B.C. is urging motorists to “Be Truck Aware,” launching the campaign today (Oct. 17) to help reduce collisions on provincial highways. Led by an…
Transportation Class 8 rentals in Canada jump 20%: PacLease October 12, 2017 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease’s truck rental market has noticed an upward trend in the last four months. According to the company’s national director of rental operations, Chachi Hernandez, “In Class…
Transportation Bitimec reveals new battery-powered Wash Bot at NACV show September 28, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. — Bitimec revealed its all-new battery-powered Wash Bot at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show this week. The new Wash Bot relies solely on battery power and…
Transportation Bosch shows off technology for the electric future at NACV show September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Imagine trucks without mirrors or internal combustion engines, relying instead on video monitors and electric power. It’s exactly what Bosch engineers are helping to develop. The company…
Equipment Bendix developing next-gen safety systems September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Bendix is continuing to work on the next generation of its active safety systems, which could reduce many types of crashes, including rear-enders and rollaways. Fred Andersky,…
Transportation Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco unveiled its OnLaneAssist Advanced Driver Assistance System at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show today. The unveiling comes shortly after the company’s announcement…
Transportation Adding safety technology to trucks can prevent 63,000 crashes a year, says AAA September 22, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that large trucks equipped with advanced safety technologies can prevent up to 63,000 truck-related crashes each…
Transportation New Rotella oil meets heavy-duty and passenger vehicle needs September 20, 2017 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Shell Rotella introduced several new products Sept. 20, including its T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 full synthetic oil, which is formulated for both heavy-duty diesel and passenger vehicles…
Equipment Mack Pinnacle, Granite models get an update September 14, 2017 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Mack Granite and Pinnacle models will benefit from design enhancements making their debut in the all-new Mack Anthem highway tractor. The new look Mack Pinnacle.
Equipment Mack introduces Anthem highway model September 14, 2017 New model strikes balance between traditional Mack styling, aerodynamics
Health & Safety Bison driver recognized as Highway Angel September 13, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – A Bison Transport driver has been recognized as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for assisting another driver who had been struck by vehicle on the…
Transportation Wabco signs agreement with Nexteer Automotive August 29, 2017 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive. According to the agreement, both companies will collaborate to develop and…
Transportation Accuride shakes up sales and marketing division June 26, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corporation announced today that it has realigned its sales and marketing organization in an effort to better support the needs of its global customers following its…
Equipment Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker June 19, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing…
