ATLANTA, Ga. – The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) has added Peterbilt and Kenworth dealers to its roster. The exhibition space is now more than 98% booked, organizers say. “Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers understand that the NACV Show… ...Read the rest of this story
Nike wants a runner to complete a marathon in under two hours, but the target will involve more than the company's swoosh-marked shoes. Other marathoners will take turns running in the controlled race, helping to optimize the aerodynamic conditions that can be leveraged by the record hopeful who will tuck in behind them. It's not the only sport to leverage the pulling forces of “drafting”. The concept has been used everywhere from cycling's Tour de France to the ovals of NASCAR. With the help of emerging technology such as adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation systems, trucking could be on the cusp of realizing the same techniques – using automatically set following distances in a process known as platooning. ...Read the rest of this story
Cash-conscious fleets are often loathe to spend extra money on extra options. Their units are seen as workhorses; the no-frills machines to focus on specific tasks. But there are still plenty of bells and whistles available in the fleet spec' version of Volvo's new VNR 400. ...Read the rest of this story
Few things will improve a mechanic's productivity better than the proper tool. Sure, any wrench will turn a fastener, but a torque wrench will ensure exact clamping force. In the digital realm, the right app can offer quick access to underlying fault codes and even help to refine shop schedules. ...Read the rest of this story
It is impossible to talk about engine oils without tapping into the benefits that have emerged with new CK4 and fuel-efficient FA4 formulas. The story was no different when Total invited members of our editorial team to visit a blending facility in Montreal, where the world's fourth-largest oil company prepares and bottles lubricants for a wide variety of industries and applications. ...Read the rest of this story
Had a lesson in customer service the other day. Nothing to do with trucking, but an extraordinary example of how to respond to complaints. ...Read the rest of this story
It's a fact: Canada's trucking and logistics workforce is aging at a higher rate than other industries. Take, for example, the truck driver occupation. Based on the Canadian Trucking Alliance's latest report, the average age of a truck driver in… ...Read the rest of this story