Federal budget makes infrastructure funding a priority
Ottawa, ON–The federal Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday, announcing it plans to produce growth and balance the budget by 2015.
MyDAT Trucker Services to Add Hotels4Truckers and Find Truck Service
TransCore DAT , which operates the truckload freight industry’s largest and most trusted network of load boards, will be releasing a new version of its popular free Android app, MyDAT Trucker Services.
Trucker who rescued family of six wins Goodyear Highway Hero award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from four finalists, Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., accepted the award during the Mid-America Trucking Show…
Mack gives MP8 customers a boost with additional torque
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers who want ample power out of a 13-litre engine will get just that from Mack, thanks to a new Econodyne+ rating in its MP8 engine.
New suspensions have Mack riding high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack has brought to market a pair of new suspensions the company says will “revolutionize” the Class 8 truck market.
Eaton expands UltraShift Plus line-up
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton has added six new models to its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission line, in addition to one designed specifically for Navistar engines.
Trail King comes out with new continuous belt ag trailer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trail King has come out with a new continuous belt agricultural trailer it says will lessen the risk of cross-contamination, while improving efficiency for ag haulers.
Sammons contractor named 2012 Goodyear Highway Hero
A Sammons Trucking driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan and as a volunteer firefighter took command of the crash scene has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces new side skirt design
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company showcased its Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Alliance Truck Parts announces new alternator line
Louisville, Ky. — Alliance Truck Parts, a provider of replacement truck parts, has introduce the new Alliance alternator line.