Rand McNally unveils “plug and play” E-Log device
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – No matter what your opinion of the US ELD mandate, all carriers and owner/operators running stateside will have one thing in common come December 2017 when the mandate goes into effect: They will all have to be…
Trail King shaves up to 1,000 lbs with new gooseneck design
LOUISVILLE, KY — Trail King has introduced a new Mechanical Detachable Gooseneck (MG) trailer with a focus on a lighter weight design. The new gooseneck weighs in at 750-1,000 pounds lighter than previous models. The company, however, says load hauling…
Trail King’s new generation blade hauler built to handle longer blades
LOUISVILLE, KY — Driving through southern Ontario towards Windsor and the US border it’s hard not to notice just how many wind towers have sprung up over the past five years. It’s the same in other spots across Canada and…
Port Metro Vancouver recognized for being a sustainability leader
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Port Metro Vancouver has again been ranked in Corporate Knights’ Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada for 2016. “It’s fantastic to see our approach to sustainability being recognized once again,” said Robin Silvester, president and CEO…
NAL Insurance and CarriersEdge to host joint seminar
LONDON, Ont. – NAL Insurance together with CarriersEdge announced today that they are joining forces to host a full-day workshop called Driving For Profit: Best Practices from the Best Fleets. The day’s focus will be geared towards discussing best practices…
‘He could have got killed,’ trucker says of SUV driver who didn’t notice wide load
The aftermath of the near-collision between an SUV and a semi pulling a wide load at a merge lane just off Crowchild Trail, northwest of the intersection with Nose Hill Drive. A truck driver says Calgary motorists need to pay more attention to oversize…
Wabco showcases next-generation lane departure warning system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Citing connectivity as the better way to create a cocoon of safety around heavy-duty trucks, Wabco showcased the next generation of its OnLane lane departure system with the kick-off press conference here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.…
Kinedyne to release new sider and slider at MATS 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kinedyne will unveil its new Kin-Sider and Kin-Slider systems at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), a pair of cargo control products that focus on addressing weaknesses in single-point latching, moisture intrusion, mechanical failure, graphic fading and fungal…
Pirelli plans to sell commercial truck tires in North America
ROME, Ga. – Pirelli revealed today that it plans to serve the commercial truck and bus markets in both Canada and United States through a new entity, TP Commercial Solutions LLC. The company says the drive into the US and Canadian…
Ingersoll Axles to reveal new products at MATS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ingersoll Axles announced today that at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) it will be showcasing how it plans to increase efficiency and safety for its customers. The company said at MATS it plans to launch the Yoke…