Stemco Stengthens Capabilities of Wheel End Division
Aftermarket parts manufacturer Stemco is strengthening the support, engineering and training capabilities of its Wheel End division through the creation of three new area manager positions, the company has announced. The new managers will be responsibl…
Total wheel-end package from Bendix now available on International trucks
ELYRIA, Ohio — A full wheel-end portfolio from Bendix – consisting of the ADB22X air disc brake, EverSure Spring Brake, Versajust LS Slack Adjuster, and foundation drum brakes – is now available on a range of International Trucks’ medium- and…
Optronics reveals new LED directional warning lights
TULSA, Okla.— Optronics International introduced its first line of LED Directional Warning Lights today. The company says the family of nine white and amber directional warning lamps was designed with flexibility, performance and durability in mind. The new lamps meet…
Optronics announces new family of directional warning lights
TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting manufacturer Optronics International had unveiled its line of nine super-premium LED directional warning lights. The white and amber lamps come with lifetime warranties and Optronics said they are designed with flexibility, performance and…
Easy as GST/HST: Except by check
In theory, GST/HST should be a simple tax to file. You write down how much you paid on business expenses and the amount will be fully refunded to you. What’s hard is that there are so many different rates and…
Pondering truck replacement cycles
This past month has been, shall we say, interesting. To start with, it’s the time when a lot of our customers have their annual shutdowns, so freight is a little slower than usual and things have been quiet lately as…
BCTA touts planned Hwy. 13 improvements at Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing
LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is applauding the provincial government’s announcement that approximately $25.5 million will be allocated to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements at the Aldergrove/Lynden crossing. The upgrades will include widening Hwy.…
Is the driver shortage real or perceived?
The driver shortage is something that has been discussed in this industry for as long as I can remember. When I joined the industry as a driver 26 years ago, this discussion was top of mind then. It was discussed…
ATA Truck Tonnage Index dropped in July
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in July, following a revised 1.6% decline during June. In July, the index equaled 134.3 (2000=100), down from 137.1 in June. Compared with July 2015, the…
Stemco expands wheel end support
LONGVIEW, Texas –Stemco is strengthening the support, engineering and training capabilities of its Wheel End division through the creation of three new area manager positions. Stemco says these new area managers will be responsible for bolstering the wheel end division with…