Vigillo Compiles Driver Safety Records Into Roadside Resume
Vigillo’s new Roadside Resume is billed as a comprehensive commercial driver safety, compliance, and risk profile to help carriers identify safe and risky drivers.
Alberta Motor Transport Association’s Leadership Conference
Western Star adds new options, 25-ton XD OffRoad hauler
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Western Star has added a new 25-ton hauler to its XD OffRoad line of equipment, aimed at smaller off-road applications, such as construction, mining, and quarry site hauling. “The XD-25 provides yet another extreme duty option for…
High-Torque, High-Power Starters Available from Prestolite Electric
Prestolite Electric is offering the Leece-Neville PowerPro and PowerPro Extreme, two new high-torque, high-power starters for medium- and heavy-duty engines.
Meritor Offers 13X Axle on International Trucks
Meritor has announced that its 13X single-drive axle will become standard equipment on the International DuraStar in July. The axle will also be available as an option on other International medium-duty trucks.
Western Star Celebrates a Half Century on and off the Highway
Western Star also unveiled a new, 25-ton, off-highway truck designed to work in construction, mining and quarry applications.
Driving Volvo’s SuperTruck
Most of the fuel savings comes from the shape of the truck, but what goes on down below will become the powertrain of the future.
Trucking’s Share of Cross-Border Freight Declines
Trucking was not a part of the overall increase in the value of freight moved between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners during February, according to new Transportation Department figures.
At 50, Western Star just getting started
From humble Canadian roots, Western Star celebrates 50 years in business
Total costs increase in February
TORONTO, Ont. — Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.2% in February, as compared with January results. The base rate index, also increased by 0.1%…