Cummins’ Redefining Tour rolls into Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cummins’ North America-wide Redefining Tour rolled into Canada for the first time Tuesday, setting up camp at Cummins Eastern Canada in Mississauga. The first Canadian stop will run here from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Wednesday. It…
Trucker jailed for failing to stop at wreck
A tractor-trailer driver who struck a car on Interstate 81 in December, then stopped only briefly without contacting the car’s driver, was ordered Monday to serve the maximum of 12 months in jail. Family members of Muhammad Saleem Khan, from Gainesvill…
Peterbilt hosts ‘Commitment to Class’ event in Quebec
SAINT-THERESE, Que. — At the PACCAR manufacturing facility in Saint-Therese, Quebec this week, Peterbilt Motors Company hosted dozens of medium-duty fleet owners and managers, giving tours of the plant, educational seminars and test drives of the company’s Class 6-7 lineup in various…
Phillips Industries introduces new trailer air brake in-line filtration system
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – Phillips Industries rolled out its new Air-Defense System today. The Air-Defense System is a trailer brake in-line filtration system that comes with a Quick-Change Cartridge that traps debris before it can cause dangerous, expensive…
Daimler appoints new general manager of human resources
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Eileen Frack has been appointed to the position of general manager of human resources. The appointment also makes Frack DTNA’s first female Operating Committee member. Prior to this role, Frack…
Your June 23 Pre-Trip: Congress unlikely to approve gas tax hike this year
Kevin McCarthy said that the “reality of politics makes raising the gas tax unlikely” and that it would be difficult to come up with a funding source to pay for five years of highway funding, according to the report. A gas tax increase, according to ma…
US truck tonnage posts small gain in May
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage gained 1.1% in May, following a revised loss of 1.4% in April. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported tonnage was up 1.8% compared to May 2014, marking the smallest year-over-year gain since February…
Maxim Truck & Trailer laces up its sneakers for charity
WINNIPEG, Man. — Maxim Truck & Trailer raised close to $70,000 this month when it participated in the Challenge for Life event in Winnipeg. The event consisted of a 20 kilometre walk that promotes healthy living while raising funds and…
NEXIQ Technologies rolls out new diagnostic software
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — NEXIQ Technologies announced today the release of its new PC-based, heavy-duty diagnostic software application – the eTechnician HD. The new application provides the basic functions to diagnose most electronically controlled vehicle systems, including module support for…
Cheetah Chassis adds Transport Trailer Sales to dealer network
MILTON, Ont. – Cheetah Chassis announced today that it has added Transport Trailer Sales to its dealer network. Transport Trailer is now authorized to sell and service Cheetah Chassis throughout Ontario, Canada. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Transport Trailer…