Behind the scenes at the Tesla Semi reveal
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, a rebroadcast of Equipment Editor Jason Cannon’s talk with K.C. Phillips on the “Road Dog Live” Sirius XM program, discussing the Tesla Semi electric truck’s big recent reveal in California.
ROADMAX Headlight System
A new, custom LED headlight system for the medium-duty market is now available as a factory-installed option on new Freightliner M2 models 106 and 112.
Allison Transmission hires new managing director of global marketing
INDIANAPOLIS – Allison Transmission today announced the promotion of Otto Szalavari to managing director of global marketing. “During his short period of time with Allison, Otto has more than proven his ability to tackle challenges and generate results,” said John…
More duct tape on a broken ax handle
“Anyone with a lick of sense knows it’s unsafe to duct-tape a broken ax handle. Those who don’t have that kind of sense work for the FMCSA.”
Connectivity project to slash Bangladesh truck clearance times
The World Bank loan will help the nation modernize infrastructure at four key ports. Photo credit: Shutterstock.
The World Bank has approved a $150 million loan to enable Bangladesh to enhance regional connectivity through land ports — something that will reduce truck clearance time substantially and facilitate regional and transit trade.
Moreover, Bangladesh…
Gincor buys Cross Country Trailers
MATTAWA, Ont. — Gincor announced today that it has purchased Cross Country Trailers. “We see tremendous opportunity in this facility and the workforce made up of people from a great community,” said Gincor president and CEO Luc Stang. “We…
TTSAO urges government to raise $40 hourly cap
HAMILTON, Ont. — The TTSAO recently met with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) to discuss raising the $40 hourly cap currently put on training facilities. Since 2009 insurance costs for insuring trucks and trailers at truck…
TTC hosts AGM, annual dinner
TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) held it’s Annual General Meeting on December 7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and voted on the new executive committee for 2017. The new committee is as follows: Gary Fast –…
Michael Johnson’s 2008 Kenworth W900L
The rig features an 86-inch Studio Sleeper with the Seattle interior package. Sitting on a 280-inch wheelbase, the truck sports a 600-hp Cummins ISX with 1.2 million original miles and an Eaton 18-speed with 3:36 rears.
A reader on the ELD mandate: Enough is enough
“Having an ELD in our trucks is not going to make anyone safer. This mandate is only going to cause more problems than this industry and the general public need.” –Phylisia P. Compton, G and L Expedited Transport Services