Volvo launches fuel-themed iPad game
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has released a new iPad game called Fueldrop, which officials say highlights the company’s “past and present leadership in fuel efficiency and innovation.”
Penray Names New Product Manager
Wheeling, Ill.-based Penray, a supplier of cooling system treatments, fuel treatments, and shop chemicals, named Gilbert Riley product manager.
In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 4: The biggest surprise and keeping it quiet
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.
Mack Delivers Christmas to the U.S. Capitol
The 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree was illuminated in an official lighting ceremony Dec. 4 on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, following a 5,300-mile multi-week journey powered by a Mack Pinnacle truck.
The Guarantee creates new role to showcase the gifts of Magi
TORONTO, Ont. — The Guarantee Company of North America has appointed Angelique Magi to the newly created role of vice-president of strategic initiatives. In the role, Magi will help the specialty insurance provider to explore a range of…
CSA Advisory Committee Takes on Daunting Analysis
The advisory committee that is preparing recommendations on the CSA enforcement program for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a dense thicket to chop through.The complexities and contradictions of CSA were on full display yesterday…
More snow forecast for Coquihalla
Trucker Clint Gardner fuelled up at The Verse Family Restaurant and Truck Stop after making a slow trek across the snowy Coquihalla Highway on Wednesday morning.
House Bill Would Require Pilot Program for DOT Hair Testing for Drugs
Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wisc.) introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives requiring the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of hair samples to test commercial drivers for illicit drug use.
November Truck Orders Slow
November truck orders dropped from October’s unexpectedly high level, and are expected to be around 20,000 units for Class 8 when final numbers come in.
Federal field testing proves ROI on automatic tire inflation systems
We now have conclusive proof that automated tire inflation systems and tire pressure monitoring systems offer quantifiable payback.