Federal Signal Completes $270 Million Acquisition of TBEI
Federal Signal has completed its acquisition of Truck Bodies and Equipment International, a manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, for a purchase price of $270 million.
PIT Group Energotest to focus on tires
MONTREAL, Que. — PIT Group announced today that fuel economy of tires is the focus of its Spring Energotest. The event is being held through June 9 at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que. “PIT Group fleet members met…
Vision Truck Group hosts grand opening at new Etobicoke location
ETOBICOKE, Ont. — Vision Truck Group officially hosted the grand opening of its brand new 61,000 sq-ft facility on Friday. The day saw a variety of food trucks out front for lunch, swanky door prizes, and facility tours for the…
Google confirms self-driving truck platform in the works
Google parent company Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit, Waymo, is developing a self-driving truck platform, the company confirmed Thursday.
Pit Group to Evaluate Fuel Efficiency of 5 Tire Brands
Pit Group’s Spring Energotest in Blainville, Quebec, Canada, will focus on the fuel economy of tires, evaluating the efficiency of five brands.
Waymo Exploring Self-Driving Trucks
Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous-driving unit Waymo is now also developing self-driving trucks, per published reports.
Truckload Linehaul Rates Stabilize, Intermodal Rates Continue Strength
Truckload line haul rates may finally be ready to turn around for the better following recent declines while intermodal rates continue their recent improvements, according to two new reports.
Pre-Filters Keep Filters Cleaner for Longer
FreedomAirFilters.com has released a new quick install pre-filter pair for Kenworth T880 trucks.
Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve Approved for Trademark
Fumoto has announced that its Engine Oil Drain Valve was approved for a trademark for its visual appearance.
At par single wide-base tires approved in Saskatchewan
REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) announced that single wide-base tires will run at par with duals on provincial highways starting July 1, ending a hard advocacy battle for the STA. “At the end of 2016, the STA…