Eaton Adds Direct Shipping of Lubricant Products
Eaton has expanded the company’s distribution channels for Eaton-branded synthetic lubricants and multi-purpose grease to include direct shipments to fleets and independent owner-operators. Same-day and next-day deliveries will also be available within the Lower 48 states.
Dayton Parts Adds U-Bolt Bend Product for Leaf Suspension Repairs
Dayton Parts has announced the Threaded Rod Midline System, which is designed to ensure the midpoint of a threaded rod to create a consistent U-bolt formation for replacement. “When a leaf spring suspension is repaired, the U-bolt required for clamping…
Earnings Watch: Werner Enterprises Quarterly Profit Falls 40%
Earnings for the trucking and logistics company Werner Enterprises Inc. took a bit of a dive in not just the final quarter of last year but for all of 2016 as it said it continued to make a significant investment in its business. Net income in the four…
TFI International acquires Cavalier Transportation
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International announced today (Jan. 30) that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has acquired Cavalier Transportation Services. “The acquisition of Cavalier will add density to our LTL network and bring value-added services, such as brokerage and warehousing,”…
Kenworth Makes Bendix ESP Standard on T680, T880
The Bendix ESP electronic stability program has been made standard on new Kenworth T680 and T880 tractors, the OEM announced. The Bendix ESP full stability system meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new electronic stability control technology mandate, which is scheduled to go into effect in August for Class 8 trucks with tandem-drive axles.
Alberta’s new carbon tax
AMTA believes the levy will have significant impact on trucking industry
Manitoba ups weight allowances to increase competitiveness
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba truckers have been permitted heavier weight allowances by the province in an effort to improve competitiveness for the local industry. Changes to the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highway Regulation were announced Jan. 27…
Fleet Talk: Parts and Service Needs
A panel of fleet executives representing five vocations, 63,000 power units and 130,000 trailers shared their thoughts on what they need from heavy-duty aftermarket parts and service providers at the recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue event in Las …
PMTC rolls out new benchmarking survey
MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada announced recently that its first Benchmarking Survey Instrument since 2011 is live and can be completed by any private and dedicated fleet with operations in Canada. “This will be the first Canadian -specific…
PMTC awards season is now open
Now that the calendar has turned to 2017, we are in full planning mode for the 2017 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference. The speakers and topics have already been lined up, and this year promises to once…