Adam Stiles’ 2019 Kenworth W900L
The truck is powered by a 500-hp Cummins X15 Efficiency Series and an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller with 40,000-pound Eaton 3:55 rears. Stiles runs mostly in the Atlantic provinces of Canada hauling dry bulk pneumatic tankers and liquid tankers.
A catch-22 in over-the-road access to help
Owner-operator, truckers’ chaplain and life coach Clifford Petersen encountered this situation when he tried to refer an over-the-road hauler he was counseling to a licensed practitioner — it seemed next-to-impossible to find one who could offer telet…
Caledon fights illegal trucking yards
CALEDON, Ont. – The small Ontario town of Caledon has set up a task force to address the illegal occupation of its land by nearly 100 trucking businesses. The town council acted last week after a staff report proposed a…
Utility posts record-breaking manufacturing year
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing is reporting a record year for production, coming in at just under 52,000 trailers in 2019. The previous record of 49,000 trailers was established in 2015. “2019 was truly a great year…
Carrier Transicold adds Supra reefer units
Carrier Transicold’s diesel-powered Supra reefer units now include three new models that are as much as 3 decibels quieter than earlier designs, and weigh 5-9% less than competitive units. The S7, S8 and S9 units are designed for trucks between…
U.S. carriers need to prepare for Canadian ELD mandate
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – U.S. carriers operating north of the border need to ensure their electronic logging devices (ELDs) are compliant with the Canadian mandate come June 2021, or risk being put out of service. During an opening day filled…
News roundup, Feb. 17: Annual driver-compensation survey participation sought; truck makers honor top-performing dealers, suppliers
Employers and/or independent contractor lessors among small fleets in the audience invited to participate in annual driver compensation survey, and two truck makers honor, respectively, top performing dealers and consistent supplier companies.
Man who turned Nevada truck stop into Boomtown passes
Robert Alan Cashell Sr. was 81
Oscar Horton Named ATD 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year
For his exemplary leadership and innovation in truck dealership management, service to his trucking industry dealer colleagues and customers and his community impact, Oscar Horton of Sun State International Trucks has been selected 2020 American Truck …
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 28: Dean Bugg’s ‘Low-N-Long’ Pete 359
Up this week at No. 28 is Dean Bugg’s “Low-N-Long” Peterbilt 359 from the 2009 Pride & Polish event at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig features suicide doors, 10-inch stacks, a 339-inch wheelbase and more.