Truck News

“Invisible industry” needs to better promote its opportunities: Norm Blagden

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trucking is an industry large enough and diverse enough to accommodate the interests and skill sets of virtually everyone. However, because it also happens to be “invisible” , those outside of trucking are left...

Infrastructure spending drives development: Steve Ashton

WINNIPEG, Man – Manitoba has “the best opportunity in a generation” to drive economic growth and that can’t be done without significant investments in infrastructure,” Manitoba’s minister of infrastructure...

Shippers say container truckers’ demands will result in job losses

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition (WCSC) says container truckers striking for better compensation and working conditions may wind up hurting themselves.

Report points out problems with FMCSA data and practices

Arlington, Virginia – A US government report says bad data is being used to perform carrier evaluations.

Bendix goes green

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it has taken great strides in becoming a more ecologically responsible company.

STEMCO Crewson deal completed

LONGVIEW, Texas – STEMCO has finalized its acquisition of STEMCO Crewson LLC.

New VP at Peterson

GRANDVIEW, Missouri – Safety lighting producer Peterson Manufacturing has a new vice-president of product management.

Hino promotes senior executive

NOVI, Michigan – Hino Trucks has a new senior vice-president of sales and customer support.

Alcoa removes more weight from aluminum wheels

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Alcoa unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council what it claims to be the industry’s lightest-weight 14- and 9-inch aluminum wheels.

Dicom Transportation Group gets American investor

CHICAGO, Illinois – A Montreal-based LTL company has a new American backer.

Dana introduces new lightweight medium-duty drive axles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dana has introduced two new lightweight Spicer S140 Series axles for medium-duty applications.

TMD Friction offering free brake training

TROY, Mich. -- TMD Friction has announced its one-day training classes will be offered May 14, Aug. 13 and Nov. 12, 2014.

Eaton, Cummins broaden powertrain collaboration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eaton and Cummins have expanded their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain offerings.

Port Metro Vancouver prepares for truckers’ strike

Vancouver, B.C. -- Port Metro Vancouver is readying itself for labour unrest by upping its security measures.

Container truckers reject deal at Port Metro Vancouver

Strike on. Starting early Monday morning, unionized container truck drivers will be walking the picket line at Port Metro Vancouver.