Manitoba truckers can now use wide-base single truck tires March 3, 2015 WINNIPEG, MB- Manitoba’s truckers can now use wide-base single truck tires to save more fuel thanks to a change in regulation. “Long-haul tractor trailers outfitted with…
Under the microscope: 164 Ontario truck road test routes March 3, 2015 TORONTO- In September 2014 Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation reviewed all 164 truck road test routes in the province and found all but four compliant. That’s a…
Used truck sales fall 12% in January March 2, 2015 COLUMBUS, IN -North American truckers bought fewer used Class 8 trucks in January 2015, according to a report from ACT Research. ACT’s State of the Industry:…
Shippers paid more for ground transportation in December February 28, 2015 TORONTO– Shippers paid 2.7 percent more for ground transportation in December ’14 than they did in November, according to the Canadian General Freight…
U.S. trucker ducks tolls with James Bond-trick February 28, 2015 NEW YORK- A U.S. truck driver accused of using a James Bond-inspired trick to evade tolls on the George Washington Bridge has been charged by police, according to media reports.
Kenworth extends medium-duty truck warranty program February 28, 2015 KIRKLAND, WA- Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial are offering an extended warranty program through Dec. 31, 2015, for Canadian and U.S. customers who purchase new…
Trucks hauled 9.3% more NAFTA freight in December February 27, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trucks hauled 9.3 percent more freight between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico in December 2014 than in December 2013, according to the U.S. Transportation Department. NAFTA freight…
Western Star transforms kid’s wish into reality February 27, 2015 CALGARY, AB- Optimus Prime showed his heroic side on Thursday morning when he surprised a nine-year-old Calgary boy suffering from a life threatening medical condition. According…
Volvo Trucks seeks out safest North American fleets February 27, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America is seeking North American fleets for their annual safety awards. Each year Volvo recognizes two trucking companies with the…
UPS wins Climate Leader award from EPA February 27, 2015 ATLANTA, GA- Trucking, parcel and logistics service provider UPS has won a Climate Leadership award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
9 business tips to continent-wide recognition February 26, 2015 ALEXANDRIA, VA- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and driver training company CarriersEdge reveal the success secrets behind Canada’s best fleets to drive for. The TCA and CarriersEdge have named the…
January 2015 truck orders strong and healthy February 26, 2015 COLUMBUS, IN – North American truckers ordered 35,226 class 8 trucks and 18,712 class 5-7 trucks in January, according to ACT Research’s State of the Industry Report.
Atlas Canada appoints new president February 26, 2015 OAKVILLE, ON- Moving service provider Atlas Canada announced that Barry Schellenberg has joined the company as president. As Atlas Canada’s president, Schellenberg will oversee all business areas to drive the…
Peterbilt ramps up production, service times February 26, 2015 DENTON, TX- Peterbilt Motors Company plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas after the Denton City Council approved an eight-year, 70 percent tax cut for the facility’s production, reports…
Bendix outgrows home office, builds new one February 26, 2015 ELYRIA, OH — The braking and high-tech safety-innovator Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems will construct a new headquarters in Northeast Ohio, within 20 miles of the current…
