Kenworth to offer glider kits for T660, T800 and W900L

DALLAS, Texas -- Kenworth has announced it is now offering glider kits for its T660, T800 and W900L models.

Private fleets hear about benefits of natural gas

KING CITY, Ont. – Natural Gas has come of age as a transportation fuel, offering compelling savings and a competitive advantage, said Allen MacKinnon, a regional field service engineer, with Westport HD.

Detroit touts environmental, economic benefits of remanufacturing

TOOELE, Utah -- Why buy new when you can reuse something that still has value? That’s the reman mantra, as told by Detroit Reman, a business unit of Detroit Diesel Corporation, which hosted a tour of its Tooele, Utah facility for media,...

Why doesn’t anyone want to be a trucker anymore?

It is amazing how few people – even those from within the trucking industry – understand the realities of life behind the wheel.For those of you who aren’t living it every day, here’s an example of a day in the life of a...

Human traffic on the road

Mark was nearing his destination and hadn’t heard from his dispatcher Bud for a while. He was in need of another load so he decided to give the man a call.

Crevier opens massive new lubricants plant

LONGUEUIL, Que. – With twice the floor space of its old plant and a railway line to its back door, Crevier Lubricants’ new manufacturing plant and main warehouse in Longueuil, near Montreal, is better able to serve its expanding...

Idling alternatives

TAMPA, Fla. – Anti-idling laws may be good for the environment and bids to save fuel, but they represent a challenge for trucks that have traditionally put the power of an idling engine to work. Even the largest alternators can struggle...

#MATS: Volvo hybrid truck, Mean Green, to attempt world speed record

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Who said hybrids can’t be fast? Volvo had Mean Green, the world’s fastest hybrid truck and its record setting owner and driver, Bojje Ovebrink, at its booth here and used the event to announce an attempt to...

Let’s give thanks to the truck driving Neanderthals

Last month, I wrote about possible ways of attracting and retaining drivers. But it’s a two-way street, so this month I’ll address the driver. As drivers, we can’t take without giving a little something back, not if we want a...

Arrow Truck Sales offers greater protection on late model used trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- Arrow Truck Sales is now offering a 90-day/40,230-km warranty on 2005 or newer Class 8 and medium-duty trucks.

Fueling for the future

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - By about Dec. 1, Robert Transport trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be hauling freight from Montreal to Toronto, topping up their cryogenic tanks at an LNG fueling station at the carrier's Mississauga...

Golden oldies

TORONTO, Ont. - So, you've got an older engine. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, in the right hands, an older engine can be as reliable and fuel-efficient as the newest technology. Sometimes, even more so.

EXCLUSIVE: A DEF delivery dilemma

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian fleets that have been receiving diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in bulk form, may have been receiving it illegally with little assurance they were getting the volume they were paying for.

Sleep apnea screening

The threat of sleep apnea might seem like a safety manager's worst nightmare.

Wayne Marshall named Truck Service Expert of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Wayne Marshall of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair has won the prestigious Truck Service Expert of the Year award, presented by the HDA Truck Pride.