Kenworth 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for T680 and T880 now in production
KIRKLAND, Wash.,– Kenworth announced recently that its 76-inch mid-roof sleep for the T680 and T990 is now in production. The company says the 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for bulk tank, flatbed and truck operators who prefers a lower roof,…
Oliver Rubber launches PD Drive retread
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Oliver Rubber Company revealed today that it is launching the Oliver PD Drive, an open-shouldered, SmartWay-verified drive position retread for line-haul and regional applications. “The PD Drive provides a winning combination of low rolling resistance, tread life…
TMC Hears Ideas on How to Add Members, Activities
Running online technical sessions and slanting marketing efforts toward younger people were among ideas presented to a committee of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council, which wants to grow its membership in the near…
Register for the PMTC’s upcoming seminar on medical marijuana
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Time is running out to register for the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) seminar on October 22 on medical marijuana and the workplace. The seminar will be led by a well-known physician, Dr. Barry Kurtzer,…
Trailer Wizards joins forces with Food Banks Canada for Hunger Awareness Week
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards announced recently that is has sponsored Food Banks Canada’s 2015 Hunger Awareness Week. The campaign, that promotes the issue of hunger across the country, runs September 21 to September 25. During the week-long campaign, Trailer Wizards…
Truck drivers bring it on home
We stop at the grocery store and the aisles are filled with just the fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, juices and sodas we want. We go to the auto parts store, and the motor oil types for our cars are in stock.
TitanX to Enter the North American Aftermarket
“Establishing a true OEM aftermarket brand, made in the US, is a win-win for our customers and us,” said Cedric Huslin, vice president of TitanXend. “We can carry a large range of high quality products with quicker delivery as an alternative to the Chi…
Norfolk Southern Restructures Triple Crown Services
Norfolk Southern Corp is restructuring its Triple Crown Services subsidiary to focus on the transportation of automobile parts, the company has announced. The railroad will work with shippers and logistics partners to convert other business handled by …
Schneider Names New Top Executive
Schneider’s president and CEO, Chris Lofgren, has named Mark Rourke the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Rourke will be accountable for the day-to-day operations of the company with all North American ser…
Class 8 Truck Orders Subdued by Soft Economy
There were 20,200 Class 8 truck orders in August, beating projections from earlier in the month but well below last year’s numbers, according to ACT Research. Class 5-7 orders hit 17,900 units for the month – down compared with last August but up from …