TMC Honors 2020 Silver Spark Plug Winners
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened its 2020 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition by honoring four professionals with its highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug award.
2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs set for Texas Motor Speedway
The truck beauty contest, which will take place June 4-6 in conjunction with IndyCar and NASCAR Truck Series weekend events, will be held inside the track. Registered contestants will receive a ticket to both races, as well as up to three additional ti…
Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Saves Fuel, Reduces NOx
Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.
Bridgestone Explores Air-free Option with Commercial Concept Tire
The advanced air free commercial truck tire concept is one of several Bridgestone mobility solutions on display at February’s annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council, all aimed at improved safety, uptime and efficiency.
Paccar Parts names 2020 Peterbilt Parts Council
RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts has appointed the 2020 Peterbilt Parts Council. There are two Canadians in the panel. The council empowers Peterbilt dealerships across Canada and the U.S. to pursue successful business development opportunities. Through th…
SuperRigs part of big Texas race weekend in June
Truck show in Fort Worth June 4-6
CTA calls for ‘fair and sensible’ approach to carbon pricing application
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) Wednesday called on the federal government to take a “fair and sensible approach” to how carbon pricing applies to the trucking industry. It also urged Ottawa to work in partnership with …
Understanding Disc-Brake Maintenance
One of the most important factors to consider about air disc brakes is that they require ongoing maintenance, like any other brake.
Used truck sales improve 4% in January
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Used Class 8 truck sales improved 4% month-over-month in January, but were down 1% year-over-year, ACT Research said Wednesday. It also said that used Class 8 average price started 2020 up 7% month-over-month, with average miles droppi…
Health and wellness app adds new capabilities
RIVERSIDE, Mo. – Rolling Strong announced Wednesday that its health and wellness app now has the ability for terminal vs. terminal, company vs. company and industrywide competitions. The company said the app’s new capabilities allow management st…