Bridging border barriers/TCA/TPP and why carriers should be there
If forced to identify the top few highlights of my tenure in this great industry, I’d have to admit that one near the top would have to be my time spent with the Truckload Carriers Association. I would also admit…
FMCSA Awards Over $70M in Grants For Commercial Vehicle Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded more than $70 million in grants and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety.
Deleted emissions systems are trouble for the reseller
I was talking to Ron Lynds, used truck sales manager for Nova Truck Sales in Truro, Nova Scotia. I’ve never met the man, but I can tell that he’s a real character after a few minutes on the phone. Ron…
Mack Cites Positive Trends And Sales Figures at NACV
Fresh off the launch of its new Anthem highway tractor, Mack Trucks held an upbeat press conference kicking off day two of NACV in Atlanta with an overview of the year to date and hints as to the company’s future objectives.
Wabco introduces OnLaneAssist at NACV show
ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco unveiled its OnLaneAssist Advanced Driver Assistance System at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show today. The unveiling comes shortly after the company’s announcement that it purchased R.H. Sheppard, a supplier of steering technologies for…
Meritor introduces Mach line of aftermarket parts
ATLANTA, GA – Meritor has introduced a value-priced product line for the aftermarket that will be branded as Mach. Initial offerings will include brakes, drivelines, drive axles, suspensions, transmissions and springs, but there are plans to expand as well. “Mach…
Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta
RED DEER, Alta. – With a population up nearly 10%, the number of drivers 8.9%, traffic volumes 18.4%, and over 500,000 registered commercial vehicles on Alberta roads, managing the province’s highway system has proved challenging over the past four years.…
Bendix on pace for record year
ATLANTA, Ga. – It’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, which is on pace to achieve record sales. Berend Bracht, president and chief executive officer of Bendix, said at the North American Commercial Vehicle…
Dana launches new products at NACV
ATLANTA, Ga. – Dana has expanded its line of downspeeding-compatible driveshafts, with the introduction of the SPL 250 Lite. The company says the new offering reduces weight by up to 25 lbs compared to competitive products. It has been designed…
Mercedes-Benz Gives Glimpse of Next Sprinter Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans showed an early look at its next-generation Sprinter full-size van that it will launch in Europe by July 1 and roll out to the U.S. and other markets later in 2018.