Meritor Announces 12,500-Pound Front Steer Axle Rating
Meritor is adding a 12,500-pound rating for its front steer axles. This new rating enhances steering control, improves durability and lowers maintenance costs, according to the company.
Volvo Brings XE16 Package to LCV, High GVW markets
TORONTO — Volvo Trucks is adding two XE powertrain packages to its 16-liter D16 engine: a 140,000-lb GVW option for the North American LCV market, and an 80,000-lb GVW configuration for fleets demanding superior performance and exceptional fuel econ…
Trucker Buddy Launches Trucking Mentors Program
Trucker Buddy International is launching a new program called Trucking Mentors and is directed at teaching high school students to drive safely around big rig trucks.
Daimler Opens Chennai, India, Production Plant for BharatBenz Trucks
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles completed its new Oragadam-Chennai production plant in India. The facility will produce the BharatBenz product range for the Indian volume market.
No Clear Answers on Highway Bill
House passage of another 90-day extension of the highway program sets the stage for another nail-biter. Including today, there are 31 working days left before the current extension expires. The extension the House passed on Wednesday would give the H…
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce acquires assets of Peak USA Energy Services
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce, through its subsidiary I.E. Miller Services, has acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services. Peak USA, a subsidiary of Nabors Industries, is an oilfield service company specializing in rig moving, custom…
Quick Truck Lube to hold customer appreciation BBQ in July
AYR, Ont. — Break out the barbeque tongs: Quick Truck Lube will be holding its seventh annual customer appreciation day July 13.
Meritor appoints new director of sales, service for DriveForce Canada
TROY, Mich. — Meritor has appointed Barry Eckel to the position of director, OEM sales and Canada, as a member of the Meritor DriveForce team. Eckel is responsible for leading the Meritor DriveForce sales and service organization for truck and…
Three More Companies Settle in ‘Hot Fuel’ Suits
Three companies, Walmart (and its Sam’s Club subsidiary), Valero Energy Corp. and Casey’s General Stores have joined the ranks of businesses settling “hot fuel” lawsuits, reports the Kansas City Star.
Former L.E. Walker chief joins executive team at Consolidated Fastfrate branch
TORONTO, Ont. — Former L.E. Walker president Julie Tanguay has been named executive vice-president and general manager of Consolidated Fastfrate’s drayage and trucking arm, CDI.