Truck News

Bakken crude and train derailments: Ever tried wrapping a scalpel in a bubble pack?

Approving the XL pipeline is the best way to ensure against another train derailment disaster the magnitude of Lac Megantic, argues Roger McKnight, senior petroleum analyst with En-Pro International Inc.

Trailer Wizards expands Cornwall presence

CORNWALL, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards announced it’s expanding its current location in Cornwall to provide a better link between Toronto and Montreal.

Novacab plans service facility

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Novacab International Inc has picked the location for its new product installation and service centre.

UPDATED: Cummins to “pause” development of 15L natural gas engine, leaving void in marketplace

TORONTO, Ont. -- Cummins has confirmed to US trucking publication Commercial Carrier Journal that it will be putting development of its 15-litre natural gas engine on hold, leaving the market devoid of a 15-litre product after Westport...

Fishy freight nets Alberta trucking company big fine

WINDSOR, Ont. -- An Edmonton trucking firm and its Markham, Ont.-based driver have been fined a total of $75,000 for trying to bring live Asian carp into Ontario.

Peterbilt to celebrate 75th anniversary this year

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and will mark the milestone with commemorative events held throughout the year.

ATA expects US trucking industry to grow over next decade

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) have released a few highlights about what the organization expects to happen in the industry over the next decade.

Continental offers video buyer’s guide

Allentown, PA—Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket is trying to make it easier for fleet owners to make more informed purchasing decisions as they contemplate buying an EOBR/ELD compliance tool.

DAT Index sees record numbers

PORTLAND, OR — Numbers reported by the DAT North American Freight Index were up for lthe final month of 2013.

Canadians up for trucking honours

Alexandria, VA — Canadians are in the running for two major Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awards: owner operator of the year and company driver of the year.

CIFFA looks to honour associate members

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) has announced changes to its FCA gala events for the coming year.

Canada more receptive to LNG vehicles than US

HOUSTON, Texas -- As open as the Canadian market is to LNG vehicles, it still pales behind the reception China is giving the alternative fuel.

Pacific Coast Canola to truck canola oil to biofuel manufacturer

WINNIPEG, Man. — A special crop, pulse and canola processor has signed a major delivery contract, thanks to its trucking capabilities.

Madden joins PHH Arval

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — PHH Arval has added a new hire to its management team.

Carrier Transicold offers new refrigeration management tools

ATHENS, GA — Carrier Transicold has updated the line of applications used to monitor refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers.