Truck News

Eaton offering extended warranties on used truck components

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has launched a used truck program for the North American Classes 6-8 markets, which will offer extended warranty options of up to weight years and a million miles on transmissions.

Chevron customer achieves 70,000-mile drain intervals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A US fleet says it has extended drain intervals to 70,000 miles using Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 engine oil.

Bendix reaches air disc brake milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has announced it recently produced its 500,00th ADB22X air disc brake.

Marine Atlantic’s commercial reservation system may see a comeback in the new year

The suspended commercial reservation system pioneered by Marine Atlantic may be reinstated if the Retail Council of Canada and a private consulting firm can sway stakeholders to amend their 2010 decision.

Canada Cartage hit with $100-million lawsuit over overtime pay

TORONTO, Ont. -- The debate over unpaid overtime in the trucking industry is heating up, with a $100-million class action lawsuit launched against Canada Cartage.

LEADERS: TTC’s John Foss on what makes the 100-year old club unique

TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Trailcon Leasing’s John Foss is serving as president during this, the club’s milestone year. Editorial director and publisher Lou...

E-learn how to get the most out of every drop of fuel

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched the e-learning edition of its SmartDriver for Highway Trucking in 2011, and is now redeveloping the learning materials, with the support and guidance of numerous trucking industry stakeholders, to meet...

Glasvan Great Dane introduces a CNG truck built by Autocar

Glasvan Great Dane has announced that they will be carrying the Autocar shunt tractor featuring a natural gas Cummins ISL-G engine at all their locations.

Why’s Volvo hot on Mexico?

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Volvo Trucks has set out to become a more prominent player in the Mexican truck market, by expanding its dealer presence here and re-evaluating its traditional approach to this market.

TMS first Mexican fleet to receive Volvo’s I-Shift transmission

MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- The Mexican truck market often gets overlooked when new technologies are introduced to the industry in other parts of the world. It’s a constant frustration for Laura Mandujano Valdes, director commercial with...

HOLA FROM MEXICO

It has been a bit of a slow couple weeks since the last edition of Hooked Up, but that’s all about to change. I’m writing this edition from Mexico, where I’ll be visiting some truck fleets and reporting on various news from...

BIODIESEL, ONTARIO? REALLY?

Just last week came news that the province of Ontario is considering a biodiesel mandate, that will see diesel contain a 2% biofuel blend by April 2014, ramping up to 4% in 2015. My first thought on this is, why? Why biodiesel and why at all?...

BRINGING GAS TO THE ISLAND

Speaking of cleaner fuels, there has been so much talk about natural gas of late, and it’s mostly the big fleets that get all the attention. However, out west, little Cold Star Freight, which runs about 35 trucks, is getting involved in a...

LONESTAR REUNITED WITH 15L POWER

The distinctive International LoneStar has been a somewhat popular truck in Canada - at least it was till Navistar stopped offering the ISX15 engine under the hood. Well, that combination is back, which should provide some renewed interest in...

TRAILER TALK

I recently had the opportunity to tour Utility Trailer’s Clearfield, Utah plant, where it constructs its refrigerated trailers. The tour itself was interesting, as Utility employs several unique manufacturing processes that address...