Prestone Products publishes white paper on cold-weather maintenance
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Prestone Products has published a white paper designed to educate fleet owners and maintenance managers on the importance of cold-weather anti-free/coolant maintenance in heavy-duty vehicles.
Cold weather puts chill on Mullen’s Q4 earnings; still achieves record revenues
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group reported record earnings for 2013, but the trucking segment suffered from inclement weather in the fourth quarter, as well as mid-week holidays in the month of December.
Police blotter, 2/13 – Truck driver charged in stabbing
A 41-year-old Lancaster truck driver was jailed Tuesday on charges that he stabbed another trucker during an argument at Love’s Truck Stop in Union Township, state police at Lickdale said.
Truxpo to be joined by Pacific Heavy Equipment Show this fall
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Truxpo trade show this year will welcome the Pacific Heavy Equipment Show (PHES) to its venue, co-existing Sept. 19-20 at the Tradex Centre.
Truro Mack dealer named tops in Canada
TRURO, N.S. — MacKay’s Truck Center of Truro, N.S. has been named Mack Trucks’ Canadian region Dealer of the Year.
Trailcon Leasing buys Hubs Trailer Service
CALGARY, Alta. — Trailcon Leasing has announced the purchase of Hubs Trailer Service, significantly expanding its Western Canadian presence.
New Study Shows Limited Impact of Simulator Training for Truckers
New research examining the safety impact of simulator training for truck drivers concludes it provides benefits for only up to a year.
Simulator training prevents accidents
Arlington, Va. — Getting behind the wheel of a simulator makes a driver safer—if only for a limited period of time.
Spot Market Freight Rates and Load Availability Jumps
Freight rates and the number of load available on the spot market posted impressive gains over the past week, according to just released numbers from the freight-matching service provider DAT.
Ingersoll offers automatic tire inflation option
TROY, Mich. — Ingersoll Axle (IMT) will now be using automatic tire inflation system technology (ATIS) from Meritor Inc.