Wesley Crowther’s 1987 Kenworth W900
The rig sports a Caterpillar 3406B with an Eaton 13-speed. The truck has 1.7 million miles on the frame and runs most of the lower 48 states for one-truck operation Crow Transport.
OTA sides with OPP targeting unsafe truck drivers
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is throwing its support behind an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) enforcement effort targeting inattentive driving by truck drivers and carriers avoiding roadside enforcement. “The majority of truck drivers and trucking companies make…
APTA hands out awards at annual banquet
DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), board of directors, and members gathered together to celebrate the excellence of five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada last week. The annual…
TTSAO forms insurance group
HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced the formation of the TTSAO Insurance Group. The insurance group consists of brokers and insurance company representatives who are associate members of the TTSAO. The TTSAO has always…
Meritor Launches First Products Through Mach Brand
Meritor has announced the availability of the first products under its new Mach value brand that includes approximately 2,000 part numbers for the company’s driveline, drive axle and transmission offerings.
Phillips 66 Offers New FA-4 and CK-4 Engine Oils
Phillips 66 and Kendall have added four new FA-4 and CK-4 spec low-viscosity diesel engine oils to its heavy-duty product portfolio.
Shippers need to ‘tune in’ as ELD deadline draws closer
Are shippers prepared for the effect the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, which takes effect Dec. 18, will have on their supply chains? According to some truck drivers, no. Many shippers are struggling to deal with fast-rising rates even b…
Magellan Targets Owner-Operators with ELD
Magellan has launched its own electronic logging device solution, specifically targeted to owner-operators looking for an affordable way to comply before and beyond the ELD mandate deadline.
Magellan Targets Owner-Operators with ELD
Magellan has launched its own electronic logging device solution, specifically targeted to owner-operators looking for an affordable way to comply before and beyond the ELD mandate deadline.
California Looks Into Per-Mile Tax to Replace Fuel Tax
The state of California commissioned a report by CalTrans to look into the viability of a mileage-based tax on all vehicles to eventually replace the tax on fossil fuels.