Equipment SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension October 27, 2016 Company also builds in extra toughness, extends warranty
Health & Safety Trucking HR Canada, legal issues and alcohol and drug policies addressed during STA AGM October 22, 2016 SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its annual AGM and Awards Gala Oct. 22, offering a trio of speakers to address the state of the industry both…
Health & Safety Handling collisions the right way October 3, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Being in a collision or accident is always a startling and stressful experience. Considering no one is seriously injured, drivers have to rack their brain trying to…
Equipment Eaton showcases autonomous docking technologies September 22, 2016 HANOVER, Germany — Eaton is demonstrating at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Shows two systems designed to assist drivers with docking. Its Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) Dock Assist feature uses…
Equipment Chevron rolls out new CK-4, FA-4 engine oils August 25, 2016 New oils are most “technologically advanced” in Chevron’s history
Business Management Despite adjustments, Kenworth remains optimistic for 2016 and beyond August 12, 2016 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar held an editor’s event at its office in Kirkland, Wash. Aug. 12, where it highlighted several company initiatives, including the launch of…
Equipment ZF’s Innovation Truck presents a glimpse of what’s possible July 4, 2016 ZF, Wabco showcase Evasive Maneuver Assist System
Equipment Driving the Volvo VHD with I-Shift crawler gears July 4, 2016 Volvo’s crawler gears offer better control when even 1 mph is too fast
Bridgestone reveals new retread for refuse applications June 6, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of its new Bandag BRM3 retread today. The retread features a proprietary compound and advanced tread design. It is engineered to deliver…
Equipment Glasvan Great Dane offering telematics on Autocar shunt trucks June 3, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane has announced it is offering Geotab telematics on Autocar shunt tractors. The company partnered with PinPoint GPS to bring telematics to Autocar shunt trucks…
Business Management Daimler touts benefits of the connected truck March 22, 2016 DUSSELDORF, Germany — A truck that is always running, always full, never breaks down and can avoid traffic jams; that’s Daimler’s vision and it believes it can achieve such a…
Human Resources Fifty years of growth for Matco Moving Solutions March 8, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Matco Moving Solutions celebrated its Golden Jubilee March 8, marking 50 years of business in Norman Wells, N.W.T. “Fifty years in business is a significant milestone for…
Regulations Warm weather leads to removal of winter weight allowances in southwest Saskatchewan February 23, 2016 REGINA, Sask. – Winter weight allowances on secondary weight highways in southwest Saskatchewan ended today (Feb. 22), with unseasonably mild weather expected to force the early removal of all winter…
Transportation Safety record a bright spot for Mullen in 2015 February 11, 2016 OKOTOKS, Alta. — Last year was one to forget for trucking companies serving the oil patch and 2016 is looking equally tenuous, but if there was a bright spot for…
Business Management Emerging technologies presenting new aftermarket opportunities January 31, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Rapidly evolving technology in the trucking industry is creating new opportunities for aftermarket parts and service providers. That was the message from Derek Kaufman, managing partner…