Michelin introduces new MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold retread
GREENVILLE, S.C.— Michelin Americas Truck Tires has rolled out its new MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold retread this week. The new drive-position retread is optimized for long wear life, lasting durability and outstanding traction claims Michelin and is ideal for regional,…
TRP rolls out all-makes Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors
RENTON, Wash. — TRP is expanding its line of all-makes truck, trailer and bus parts with its Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors. The TRP Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors feature more than twice the clutch life of industry heavy-duty compressors, and…
Panasonic upgrades Toughbook 54 laptop
NEWARK, N.J. – Panasonic announced recently that it has upgraded its Toughbook 54 mobile computer. The new laptop comes with a faster Intel Core i5-6300U vPro processor and is now available in four models to fit a wide variety of customer needs. The Toughbook 54 is…
Geotab unveils new telematics solution
TORONTO, Ont. – Geotab announced its new telematics solution, Go Rugged, recently. The new device was designed for harsh outdoor environments and developed for fleets with industrial heavy-duty and service vehicles. Geotab said it is ideal for use in construction and engineering, agriculture,…
Registration now open for CITT’s fall semester
TORONTO, Ont. – CITT has announced that registration is now open for fall courses towards its CCLP designation. According to CITT, the CCLP designation is recommended by managers in the sector and HR professionals and is a career-building foundation for…
US staffing firm moves into Canada with acquisition of K.A.S.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Commercial truck driver staffing firm TransForce has announced the acquisition of K.A.S. Personnel Services. The acquisition marks TransForce’s move into the Canadian market and is its sixth purchase in the past 36 months. K.A.S. has been providing…
Legalized Pot: Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off
This is the new politics of our era–say the opposite of what people expect, they will elect you because they think you are a fresh and contrary voice. Lie if you want to, obfuscate and misdirect. From Rob Ford to…
UShip Signs Exclusive Contract with DB Schenker to Automate Road Freight
Online shipping and freight automation provider uShip has partnered with Germany-based global logistics company DB Schenker to power an online trucking platform launching later this year in Europe. The move helps uShip stand out in an increasingly crow…
GPS leads police to tractor-trailer thieves
BRADFORD, Ont. — Satellite tracking helped the owners of a tractor-trailer locate their vehicle and break up an attempted theft with the help of police. The incident happened July 3 just before 6 p.m. South Simcoe Police responded to the…
ZF’s Innovation Truck presents a glimpse of what’s possible
ZF, Wabco showcase Evasive Maneuver Assist System