SPECIAL REPORT: Truck News investigation finds widespread tampering of emissions systems
TORONTO, Ont. — An investigation by Truck News has found that engine tampering to defeat emissions controls mandated on new trucks over the past decade is widespread and easily attainable.
Bendix turns its attention to the trailer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Development of a new trailer information module, and the expansion of its tire pressure monitoring system for trailers, were among the announcements Bendix made at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council…
WheelTime network expands preventive maintenance services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The WheelTime service network, which in Canada includes Wajax Power Systems facilities, has announced the launch of WheelTime Fleet Services, which it says will provide integrated preventive maintenance servicing and billing…
TMD introduces new disc brake friction material, launches program to reduce relining costs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMD Friction has rolled out a new program it says will help fleets reduce brake reline costs.
Letter: Signs warning of low clearance would help
However, there is no sign warning truckers of lower tunnels when coming down from Salem using Vitae Springs Road S off Skyline Road.
Cathie Anderson: Food bank’s truck driving school to close
After 15 years, California Emergency Foodlink is preparing to shut down the truck driving school that gave thousands of people, many of them homeless or unemployed, a chance to earn a livable wage.
Truck-driver school’s ace is a woman
SUN PHOTO BY GREG MARTIN, gmartin@sun-herald.com Cherlynn Scott sits in the cab of a truck at the SunCoast Trucking Academy after graduating Friday in Punta Gorda.
Truck driver in fatal Williams Township crash may avoid prison time
A tractor-trailer driver involved in a fatal crash last year on Interstate 78 entered a plea today that would see him avoid prison time.
Volvo Trucks offering Bose, Sears seats as factory-installed options
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has announced that the Bose Ride seat suspension system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on its VNM and VNL highway tractors. Officials say Volvo is the first North American truck…
Environment Canada commissions report on environmental tampering
OTTAWA, Ont. — Environment Canada has commissioned a report to determine how truckers are circumventing emissions regulations on newer model year trucks.