Breaker 1-9: How You Can Help Teddy Bear April 1, 2015 ST. JOHN’S, NL – Breaker 1-9, is anyone there? Maritime truckers are organizing the annual Teddy Bear Convoy to raise funds for Newfoundland’s Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation to help the province’s…
Atlantic Truckers Hit With Higher Diesel Tax April 1, 2015 DIEPPE, NB - New Brunswick's 2015-2016 budget will hit Atlantic truckers' pocketbooks with a 2.3-percent tax hike on diesel.
Dana Shows Off Tandem Axle Concept for Better Fuel Economy April 1, 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY-- Dana Holding Corporation introduced the new Spicer AdvanTEK Dual Range Disconnect concept for tandem axles used in Class 8 linehaul applications, at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show.
Kenworth Launches New Charge Start System April 1, 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY-- Kenworth has introduced technology for enhanced protection against battery drainage. The system provides a dedicated engine start module and an inverter for increased performance.
Meet Trucking’s New Image Ambassadors April 1, 2015 PLOVER, WI – Women in Trucking (WIT) has launched the Image Team, a branch of WIT exclusively made up of female professional drivers, who will participate…
Are you double-billed for 407 tolls? March 31, 2015 TORONTO- Tractor-trailers travelling on the 407 Express Toll Route (ETR) say they’ve been double-billed and have invoices showing tens of thousands of dollars in improper billing,…
Manac Eyes Potential Firm Sale or Merger March 30, 2015 SAINT-GEORGES, QC– Trailer manufacturer Manac announced it’s looking at strategic alternatives, which could include selling the company or merging with another company. “Manac has a unique…
Shelves Empty in Maritimes Due to Weather, Traffic Issues March 30, 2015 ST. JOHN’S, NL- Newfoundlanders had a difficult time finding certain grocery items last week as weather disruptions delayed ferries and trucks and prevented many goods from…
Sales of Medium-and Heavy-duty Natural Gas Trucks Healthy in 2014 March 30, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC- The natural gas medium- and heavy-duty market segments grew steadily in 2014 when compared to 2013, but production and sales of light-duty natural gas…
Concept truck design to shatter fuel-efficiency records March 30, 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY – Shell Lubricants has announced its partnership with AirFlow Truck Company owner and designer, Bob Sliwa, to develop a hyper-fuel mileage Class 8 tractor trailer, aimed…
Trucking Industry Raises $1-Million to Improve Image March 27, 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY – Industry-wide image and education initiative, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has reached its goal of raising $1-million since its inception last March at the Mid-America Trucking Show in…
General Highway Tires Roll out at Mid-America March 26, 2015 Louisville, KY— General Tire has launched three new highway truck tires at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY:…
Daimler’s SuperTruck Exceeds Goals by 50% March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY—Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) SuperTruck program has achieved 115 percent freight efficiency improvement, surpassing the Department of…
U.S. Bill Introduced for Hair Testing for Drug Use March 25, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Senators John Boozman and Joe Manchin recently introduced legislation that would allow the Department of Transportation to recognize hair testing as an alternative…
Manac Ended 2014 with Record Backlog of $173.5M March 25, 2015 SAINT-GEORGES, QC- Trailer manufacturer Manac Inc. has reported a net income of $3.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, higher than the $2.7 million it posted…