Caffeine-Guzzling Truckers Make Safer Drivers
While the jury is still out on the long-term health impacts of coffee, truck drivers who use caffeine to stay awake on long drives are less likely to crash their vehicle, according to a new study in the British Medical Journal .
Continental rolls out drive tire for both regional and linehaul needs
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Arguing that in today’s challenging North American economy, carriers require flexibility, Continental Tire has launched a drive tire that addresses the needs of fleets who want to run both linehaul and regional applications…
Peterbilt unveils new vocational truck
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Peterbilt has introduced a new vocational truck, which it claims is the result of the most extensive research and development process in company history.
Navistar’s 13L SCR engines on schedule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The very first International ProStar tractors with MaxxForce 13-litre engines with SCR are on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Cummins drives fuel savings through downspeeding, SmartTorque2 ratings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins will deliver improved fuel mileage through a combination of downspeeding and its new SmartTorque2 engine ratings, the company announced prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index pulls back to ‘normal levels’ in February
TORONTO, Ont. — After an all-time high record in January, TransCore’s Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index saw volumes return to a more normal level for February with a 13% decrease in month-over-month volumes. Year-over-year load…
Cummins reorganizes engine divisions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins has reorganized its engine division, bringing all its engine products from 2.8- to 15-litre, under one umbrella.
Cummins Emissions Solutions showcases new urea dosing system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins Emission Solutions is showcasing at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new urea dosing system it says can improve performance of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in cold weather.
The importance of truckers can’t be understated
Shortages plague modern life N it seems we all want something right away N but some are certainly more threatening to modern lifestyle than others.
Fergus Truck Show to feature show’n’shine, April Wine
FERGUS, Ont. — The Fergus Truck Show will be back at the Fergus Fairgrounds this summer for a “weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music, camping, and family fun,” the event’s Web site touts.