Navistar delivers MXT armoured personnel carriers to RCMP
OTTAWA, Ont. — Navistar Defence Canada announced it has delivered US$14 million in International MXT Armoured Personnel Carriers to the RCMP.
Test Drive: Western Star 4700
For many years, Western Star Trucks played last fiddle in truck sales symphonies, with U.S. Class 8 market share numbers of 1% and less. The company’s share climbed a bit when it was bought by Freightliner in 2000.
Fleets Find Benefits in EOBRs
In the first year after adopting electronic logs, Cargo Transporters, Claremont, N.C., had not only reduced out-of-service violations related to hours of service, but it also had improved its CSA “Driver Fatigue” BASIC score and was able to cut its …
6 Steps to Cleaner Fuel
If you take the plunger out of one of today’s fuel injectors and hold it in your hand, the warmth of your hand will make the metal expand so you can’t get the plunger back inside the barrel.
Old Dominion Announces Base Rate Increase
North Carolina-based Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has announced a 4.9% increase to its base rates, effective Aug.
Highway Angel Helps Trucker, Motorist at Accident Scene
Kenny Cass of FedEx Freight, Portland, Ore., has been named the newest Truckload Carriers Association Highway Angel for helping at the scene of an accident.
Government Investigating NE Toll Agencies
The federal Government Accountability Office is looking into recent toll increases imposed by bi-state agencies on bridges in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, according to published reports.
DHL Express adds 100 propane-fuelled vehicles to US fleet
PLANTATION, Fla. — DHL Express has added 100 pickup and delivery vans to its fleet fuelled by propane autogas. The new Ford E-250 cargo vans, each equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system, will be on the…
‘Carmageddon II’ I-405 Freeway Closure Scheduled for September
The second 10-mile closure of both directions of the Los Angeles I-405 over the Sepulveda Pass, popularly known as “Carmageddon II,” has been scheduled for Sept. 29-30, when contractors will demolish the remaining side of the Mulholland Bridge.
New Life Transport Parts Center Announces Promotion
New Life Transport Parts promoted George Barrett to vice president of operations from his previous position as director of distribution.