Continental rolls out new rewards program for Canadians
FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Continental is restarting its engines in the Canadian aftermarket by introducing the Elite Rewards Program Member (RPM) Club with improved features for professional repair technicians and distributor counterpersons. Continental has taken the same basic premise as the…
Bendix announces support for electronic stability control mandate
ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems voiced its opinion on electronic stability control (ESC) this week saying eliminating the new mandate would “impede the pursuit of safer highways across the country.” As of Aug. 1, ESC will be required on…
J.J. Keller Partners with Donlen on ELD Solution
By partnering with J. J. Keller, Donlen is able to offer customers a compliant ELD solution that is simple and flexible for fleets, with ELDs that install quicklly and are compatible with all vehicle Classes (1-8).
Nationwide Rail Services Gains Safety Advantage With Each Drop-And-Hook
Fleet credits electronic height control system with reducing driver injuries and boosting productivity.
Yokohama to Increase Prices On Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced a price increase of up to 4% on all of its commercial and off-the-road tires sold in the U.S., effective Sept. 1.
Mitsubishi Fuso Starts Production of Electric Truck
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus has announced the start of small-scale series production of its electric medium-duty truck, the Fuso eCanter.
USA Truck Continues to Build New Leadership Team
USA Truck has made another appointment as it continues to build its executive leadership team, naming Allen Lowry as vice president, safety and risk management.
What Do Bans of Diesel and Gasoline Cars in Europe Mean for Trucking?
Great Britain has joined France and India in phasing out gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars over the next 20 years. Will those mandates affect the North American trucking industry? Senior Editor Jack Roberts has more in his Truck Tech blog.
‘Mega trucks’ a growing trend, report forecasts
Despite significant legislative hurdles around much of the globe, a new report from Frost & Sullivan suggests “mega trucks” – generally defined as a vehicle measuring a minimum of about 100 feet long and weighing upwards of 160,000 pounds – could nearly double in population by 2025.
Breadner Trailer Sales Strikes Canada Deal with Stoughton
Breadner Trailer Sales has been designated as the exclusive dealer of Stoughton brand refrigerated trailers in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.