Tremcar to host XMAN Race in Barrie
BARRIE, Ont.– Tremcar is holding an XMAN Race event on May 7, 2016 at Horse Shoe Valley Ski Resort in Barrie, Ont. The XMAN Race is an obstacle race event that will challenge all your physical and mental abilities on a…
US trailer orders fall 30% in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer net orders dropped 30% from February 2016 to March 2016, and 36% from March 2015 numbers, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research. “The 2015/16 order season ended…
Mack benefiting from strengthening vocational truck market
AUSTIN, Texas — Truck orders have experienced a steep drop over the past seven months but vocational orders are strengthening relative to on-highway. And that’s good news for Mack Trucks. Dennis Slagle, group executive vice-president and president, Mack Trucks, said…
Underreported: Drivers not seeking help for mental health issues
Many truck drivers suffer from mental health issues but are reluctant to seek help, often because they fear losing their jobs. “Men don’t seek care, especially mental health care, as readily as women.
Wabash’s New Tank Trailer Exec Tasked With Strategic Growth
In his new role, Hill will lead the strategic growth for Wabash’s Beall, Brenner, Bulk and Walker tank trailer brands. Prior to joining Wabash, Hill was general manager at Knapheide Truck Equipment company, where he was responsible for production and u…
Earnings Watch: Lower Truck Sales Hit Dana, Rush Enterprises’ Profits
A truck component manufacturer and one of the nation’s largest truck dealer networks continue the trend of many businesses reporting lower first quarter earnings as truck sales are down from a year ago. Dana Holding Corp. saw its profit decline by 25.6…
Fleet Specs Bendix Air Disc Brakes on Trucks and Trailers
Billerica, Mass.-based Boyle Transportation is equipping Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes on all steer and drive axles of its fleet tractors as well as on all of its new refrigerated trailers. Boyle transports security-sensitive cargo and highly hazardous…
One trucker dead, another injured after Global Container Terminal crash: officials
BAYONNE — The victim of a fatal crash at the Global Container Terminal this morning has been identified as 53-year-old Brooklyn man, officials said. The 10 a.m. crash took place on the terminal and involved more than one truck driver, according to Joh…
Paccar and Allison to offer TC10 transmission in Kenworth and Peterbilt models
DENTON, Texas – Paccar has teamed with Allison Transmissions to release a fully automatic TC10 in the company’s Kenworth T680 and T880, as well as its Peterbilt 567 and 579 models, with both Paccar and Cummins engines. “We are looking…
Transcourt makes headway in US market
LANSING, Ill. – Transcourt Tank Leasing recently opened an office in Lansing, Ill., as the company strives to develop in the US market. Following the opening, the tank and trailer rental and leasing company also opened two pick-up locations in…