Truck News

Hours-of-service rules top concern of US trucking executives

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The new hours-of-service rules that went into effect earlier this year rank as the top concern among US trucking executives.

ATDynamics rolls out AutoDeploy trailer tail; CEO “100% optimistic” Canada will allow them

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ATDynamics has come out with a new AutoDeploy system for its popular trailer tails, which deploys the tails when the truck reaches 35 mph and closes them at slower speeds.

Michelin expands ONCall roadside service to cover more than tires

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michelin announced today a new breakdown service that covers more than just tires.

US trucking on cusp of a capacity shortage?

ORLANDO, Fla -- US trucking is "on the cusp" of a capacity crunch, according to American Trucking Associations vice president and chief economist Bob Costello.

You survived the Great Recession. Are you ready for the “Great Okay”?

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ACT Research president Kenneth Vieth may have summed up the US economic forecast best at ATA’s All Eyes on the Economy session when he said “We came through the Great Recession and we are now in the Great...

Mack to bring axle production to Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Mack has announced it will bring production of its drive axles and carrier housings to the company’s Hagerstown, Md. plant.

Class 8 order activity ‘modest’ in September: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- September’s final Class 8 numbers were “modest,” while Classes 5-7 orders were up 18% year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Flo Components offering lubrication seminar series

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has announced the dates for its 2013-2014 Lube Basics seminar series.

PIT’s Europe vs North America fuel economy comparison back on

MONTREAL, Que. -- Fuel economy testing that will compare the fuel economy of a European Volvo cabover to that of a North American conventional tractor, are back on at Transport Canada’s Blainville, Que. plant.

Phase 3 SPIF deadline extended five years: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario has announced it will provide a five-year extension for Phase 3 Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles, according to the Ontario Trucking Association.

Truxpo dates announced; all western associations on-board

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Truxpo, Western Canada’s largest trucking and logistics show, will be held Sept. 19-20, 2014 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has announced.

Going intermodal: Where’s the demand and are service levels improving?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A panel of intermodal experts attending the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 16 by Transportation Media with Dan Goodwill & Associates, shed light on where this mode of transport is headed going into 2014.

SmartDrive Systems welcomes Mike Baker and Marty Fletcher to their management team

San Diego, California – SmartDrive Systems, announced that Michael “Mike” Baker and Marty Fletcher have joined the SmartDrive Systems management team.

Hankook Tire set to open a new plant in Tennessee

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Hankook Tire recently announced plans for its 8th global manufacturing plant, which will be located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Espar presented with prestigious GM award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.- The prestigious General Motors Supplier Quality of Excellence Award was presented to Espar Climate Control Systems earlier this month.