Archive for February 12th, 2010

Calgary shop reduces labour rate for new fleet customers »

CALGARY, Alta. — A Calgary heavy-duty repair shop is offering a reduced labour rate for first-time fleet cust… [Full Story] More: continued here

Small-Business Index Improves for First Time in Three Months »

Confidence among U.S. small businesses increased in January for the first time in three months as the outlook for sales improved, the National Federation of Independent Business reported. More: continued here

CARB fines company $16,500 for diesel emissions violations »

The California Air Resources Board recently fined one company $16,500 for violating the state’s diesel engine inspection regulation. A CARB investigation revealed that Rapid Harvest Co. of Salinas, CA, didn’t properly inspect its diesel vehicles in 2005. More: continued here

TMC: Stemco unveils new brake training vehicle, pushing further into market segment »

TAMPA, Fla – Last year, about 20,000 technicians gathered around the back of one of Stemco’s 40 traini… [Full Story] More: continued here

Long Term Trucking Strike Would Devastate U.S. »

By: Allen SmithTalks concerning a trucker strike in the United States have been going on for years.  Labor strikes are nothing new, with the first recorded worker strike dating back to ancient Egypt when the Artisans of the Royal Necropolis at Deir el-Medina came together on November 14th, 1152 B.C.In modern day America, truckers are [...]

TMC: Remy unveils robust starter, and aftermarket gets it first »

TAMPA, Fla. — Remy International has unveiled a redesigned starter to focus on challenges that come with ne… [Full Story] More: continued here

Paccar to use FSX DPF cleaning machine »

RENTON, Wash. – Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers have chosen the FSX diesel particulate filter (DPF) clean… [Full Story] More: continued here

OOIDA, Land Line offices closed for President’s Day »

The offices of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Land Line Magazine and Land Line Now will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of President’s Day. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 16. More: continued here

Panasonic Toughbooks introduces H1 Field computer »

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer… More: continued here

Eassons Transport founder laid to rest »

BERWICK, N.S. — William Parker Easson, one of the founding partners of Eassons Transport, will be laid to res… [Full Story] More: continued here