Recall issued for 2.5 million Kidde fire extinguishers sold in trucks
According to the CPSC recall notice, nearly 38 million Kidde fire extinguishers are included in the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 2.5 million of those were sold with trucks and RVs.
‘Maybe OOIDA was on to something’ with ‘Run Compliant’ campaign: Wes Memphis stares down another good income year on e-logs
Wes Memphis returns with cautiously optimistic thinking about ELDs: “Maybe, if we constrict the amount of miles that are collectively available, rates will soar and we will see a new golden age of trucking.” Or not.
Road Ready Telematics Available on Wabash Trailers
Wabash National has announced the availability of the Truck-Lite Road Ready smart trailer system on its dry and refrigerated van trailers.
Wabash Offers Trailer Telematics through Road Ready System
Wabash National has announced the availability of the Truck-Lite Road Ready smart trailer system on its dry and refrigerated van trailers.
Prestolite Alternator Replacement Offers Power and Temperature Resistance
Prestolite Electric has launched the AVi168, a 24-volt, 150-amp alternator from Leece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems, designed to offer consistent, high-output power and resistance to extreme temperatures, thanks to its dual internal fan design.
Blockchain Explained, Part 2: What Can it Do?
Blockchain will start out as a platform to enable real-time transparency in logistics. But its future potential could transform trucking operations completely, explains Senior Editor Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.
Economic Watch: Employment Recovers from Previous Month, Factory Orders Strong
Employers added another 261,000 non-farm jobs to the nation’s payrolls in October, but none were from trucking, according to a Labor Department report. A separate report showed another good month for the nation’s factories.
Love’s finalizes acquisition of Speedco
With the 52 new locations, the number of Love’s-operated tire service and lube facilities grows to more than 320. Speedco facilities will continue to offer their current selection of products and services, including diesel oil changes, federal inspections and battery work.
Roger Poirier named Tallman Group president
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Tallman Group has named Roger Poirier its new president, and announced Kevin Tallman is transitioning to the CEO role. Poirier is co-founder and former managing director of Cormark Securities, and has 20 years of experience in the…
Is this thing on?
“This administration desperately, desperately needs a check-mark in the ‘win’ column. If anyone out there is listening, here’s your chance. It’s ripe for the picking, along with the block of voters it represents. Respond to the truckers on the ELD mand…