Meritor presents remanufacturing as a way to reduce costs, go green
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — Going green may be fashionable right now, but sooner or later everyone will be doing it – not through choice, but through necessity. The thing is, going green is not just about social responsibility; if it’s done…
Sophie Muller Talks About Making Trucker-Themed Video for No Doubt’s ‘Settle Down’
When No Doubt finished recording Push and Shove , their first album in more than ten years, they turned to esteemed director and good friend Sophie Muller to direct the video for “Settle Down.” “I’ve worked with them so long, it was kind of natural tha…
Jost partners with Trans Canada Sales to expand distribution
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Jost International has expanded its distribution in Canada through an arrangement with Trans Canada Sales (TCSA). TCSA will represent Jost throughout Canada in an effort to increase customer support at fleets and dealers…
Meritor Offers Instructor-Led Training Courses
Meritor is offering several new in-depth, hands-on, instructor-led training courses.
Border Bridge Opponents Submit Signatures to Put it to a Popular Vote
Opponents to Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s recent deal with Canada to build a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, have submitted nearly twice as many signatures as needed to get the issue on the November ballot.
FMCSA Refocusing Attention in Safety Audits
HNI recently held a workshop called FMCSA Safety Audit Requirements and How to Prepare, featuring FMCSA and Wisconsin State Patrol officials talking about new policies and procedures in place.
Peterbilt Model 579 Receives Smartway Designation
Peterbilt’s new Model 579 received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay designation.
Barges and trains don’t deliver to Walmart (or the Euro equivalent)
Sounds like U.S. officials aren’t the only ones who think the answer to problems such as greenhouse gas pollution and congestion is to shift freight off of trucks.
Teen was behind wheel of big rig that killed two women
Authorities say a teenager was behind the wheel when his large truck veered into a highway shoulder and killed two North Texas women who were changing a tire on a Colorado freeway early Saturday.
Mercedes "Steals" the Show
By Sven-Erik Lindstrand, HDT European Editor Emphasizing environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and safer vehicles, Daimler flashed highlights of its commercial vehicle brands in advance of the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles show that will take place i…