ATD Show Returns to Las Vegas for 2018
The American Truck Dealers association has announced that the ATD Show 2018 will be returning to Las Vegas next year for four days, from March 22-25.
Purkeys Offers Preventative Maintenance Tool
The Purkeys Handheld Electrical Analyzer allows technicians to quickly test the electrical systems of heavy-duty vehicles.
How the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Could Change Trucking
Opportunities are on the horizon for fleets willing to embrace new market trends and rethink some aspects of their operations, according to logistics experts Tom Finkbiner and Ted Prince, founders of Tiger Cool Express.
Special Olympics convoys set to roll
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) this year donated $1,000 to Canadian convoys to support Special Olympics. The money was presented on behalf of speakers at the PMTC conference in June. “This is a great cause,…
EBE Technologies enhances mobile app
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — EBE Technologies announced an enhancement within its Connect Mobile Capture (CMC) application solution today. The new Capture Wizard feature assists the driver in obtaining the best quality document images before submitting to dispatch. It audits documents…
Phillips Industries raises money for SickKids
TORONTO, Ont. – Phillips Industries has made an annual donation to SickKids Foundation, in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC). The company says it raised $18,427 in support of the conference’s primary charity. The money was raised through live…
Temper Axle announces second generation of bearing adjustment tools
Fonda, N.Y. — Temper Axle Products Corporation announced recently that it is rolling out the second generation of its innovative bearing adjustment tools. “The enhancements we are making with the ‘900 Series’ Doctor Preload bearing adjustment tools enable technicians to adjust…
Celadon Names New CEO, Chairman of the Board
Celadon Group has announced the appointment of Paul C. Svindland as chief executive officer, effective on or about July 24, succeeding Paul Will who will retire as CEO and chairman of the board.
CVSA brake safety blitz sees 21% out-of-service rate
OTTAWA, Ont. – During an unannounced brake safety day enforcement initiative, 79% of commercial vehicles did not have any critical item violations, while 21% were placed out-of-service for any kind of infraction. Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSA) conducted the one-day…
Meritor Inks 3-Year Supplier Deal with REV Group
REV Group and Meritor have announced a new three-year, standard supplier agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, REV Group will equip its specialty, fire, and bus vehicles with Meritor’s fully dressed axle assemblies.