Testing safety systems on snow and ice
Volvo hosted truck trade press at a safety ride-and-drive event, was planned to test the Volvo enhanced stability technology (VEST) and adaptive cruise control Volvo enhanced cruise (VEC). Here is what we saw as we took to the course. The on-vehicle computers and sensors were put to the test several times on the closed track
CSA: Compliance, safety and accountability
FMCSA’s program, which will likely improve highway safety, is here to stay, and vehicle maintenance plays an important role.
Paying Attention
Carefully considering specifications and maintenance programs is keeping costs down for Restaurant Technologies Inc.
Maintaining fifth wheels
Fifth wheels are almost maintenance-free, but there are a few critical points to keeping them in good shape.
Spec trailers for longevity, not for price
When purchasing new trailers, it’s important to calculate initial costs versus the longevity of the construction process and life of materials.
Favorable indicators for the trucking industry
Over the last several months there have been indications that our industry is finally improving, not the least of which is vehicle OEMs reporting profits and an increase in production.
AXN Heavy Duty selects Brake Safe by Spectra Products
AXN Heavy Duty announced it has selected the Spectra Products Brake Safe system as its preferred solution for visual brake stroke indicators for use in both the OEM and aftermarket channels.
Performance Friction kicks off Ford F-150 Lariat giveaway
The company’s new giveaway contest will see one winner haul away a brand new F-150 equipped with the company’s Z-Rated Brake Kit, which includes Z-Rated 6-piston front calipers and Z-Rated 4-piston rear calipers with multi-pad technology, dimpled V2 rotors, and Carbon Metallic brake pads.
Need trucks now? Buy used
While good used trucks can still be found, prices have gone up and availability has gone down for newer models with popular specs.
The new Fuso Canter FE160: making P&D easy
Test drive of the new Class 4 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FE160