Wabash Canada, Fleetstop Trailers recognized
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two Canadian dealers were recognized by Wabash National as being among the best. Wabash Canada was a five-star dealer in 2016, and Fleetstop Trailers was a four-star dealer. This is the second year Wabash National has recognized…
2017 owner-operator income: Flatbedding hot, reefer hauling chilly
Checking in on owner-operator income through the first half of the year: Flat to down for most segments, with flatbed gaining momentum and reefer haulers losing ground. Here are the numbers for 2017’s first half.
Imports Expected to Hit New Monthly, Annual Records
Boosted by continuing retail sales growth, August is expected to be the busiest month on record for imports at the nation’s major retail container ports and 2017 is on track to set a new annual high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Friday by the trade group the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the consulting firm Hackett Associates.
FLO Components celebrates 40th with three giveaways
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – FLO Components is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking the milestone with a giveaway contest that will see three winners this fall. The automatic greasing systems company will give away three lubricant product packages from between…
Nevada DOT to open first southbound lanes of new I-11 Tuesday
The new interstate is currently planned to run from Nogales, Ariz., to Reno, Nev., along the current routes of I-19, I-10, U.S. 93 and U.S. 95.
More than 125 vintage Mack trucks up for auction Aug. 19
More than 125 vintage Mack trucks, along with parts and memorabilia, will be on the auction block Aug. 19 in Henniker, New Hampshire.
Research Shows Promise for New Source of Rubber for Tires
It’s possible you could see truck tires in the future made from rubber from a domestic plant rather than the traditional rubber tree, as a five-year study led by Cooper Tire & Rubber showed good results for passenger tires.
Ridewell’s Canadian rep passes away
WELLAND, Ont. – Ridewell Suspensions has announced Canadian regional sales manager Claude Sauriol passed away suddenly on Aug. 5, at the age of 53. “Claude was a great representative for Ridewell and cared deeply about taking care of his customers,”…
Trucker Talent Search finalists to compete at GATS to decide 2017 winner
The three finalists, Michael Lochmiller, Terrance Mathis and Richard Woods, were selected by judges from a group of 42 entries. Trucker and recording artist Tony Justice will emcee the live competition.
Marty Eastman’s semi-retired 1991 KW W900L
Eastman and the truck are now mostly retired, however he still uses the truck to haul hay bales for his family’s beef cattle operation in northwestern Alberta, Canada.