Truck News

Survey finds customers concerned about DEF’s impact on fuel economy

DALLAS, Texas -- Many truck operators still have concerns about the impact diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has on fuel economy, according to an industry survey conducted by PEAK Commercial and Industrial in August.

Alliance Truck Parts launches #BumperStumper social media game

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Think you know truck bumpers? Alliance Truck Parts has announced a social media contest, starting today, that’ll reward those who can identify trucks based on photos of only the bumper.

‘Business as usual’ in Canada, following Qualcomm sale of Omnitracs

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- It’s business as usual for Shaw Tracking customers, following the sale by Qualcomm of its Omnitracs subsidiary.

Hino launches expanded protection plan on 2014 vehicles

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has announced the introduction of a new protection plan, available on 2014 model year vehicles at no additional charge.

Don’t be blindsided by supply chain disruptions; learn how to tame unpredictability

TORONTO, Ont. -- Having depth and breadth of specialized logistics knowledge is the key to predicting and manoeuvring the disruptions that strike our global and domestic supply chain logistics ecosystems, says CITT’s president Catherine...

Mergers and Acquisitions in Transportation: How big are the opportunities?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Mergers and Acquisitions activity is expected to intensify in the transportation sector over the next several years. 

Don’t sweat LCV interchange reconstruction: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it has been assured by the Ministry of Transportation that no LCV-approved interchanges in Ontario will be modified in such a way that they will no longer allow LCV traffic following...

Trucking associations, industry offer free cargo crime workshop

BURFORD, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Ontario Trucking Association, Verisk Crime Analytics Canada and CargoNet will present the official launch of their “Project Momentum” agenda Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Burford...

Goodyear launches FleetHQ app

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has developed a new app for its FleetHQ program, which allows drivers in the field to more efficiently solicit roadside assistance.

Freightliner introduces new roof fairing, starts production of 122SD

DALLAS, Texas -- Freightliner today announced the availability of a new factory-installed roof fairing for the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution, as well as the start of production of the 122SD vocational truck.

Paul’s Hauling recognized by PeopleNet

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Pauls’ Hauling was among the top innovators recognized by PeopleNet at the company’s annual user conference this week.

Double Coin tire gains SmartWay approval

MONROVIA, Calif. -- Double Coin has announced its RR680 tire has been approved by the US EPA SmartWay program.

July trailer orders disappoint

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders cooled off in July, falling short of the expectations of industry forecaster ACT Research.

Canadian spot market freight stays steady in July: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore has reported that Canadian spot market freight volumes remained steady in July, sidestepping the traditionally July slowdown.

PeopleNet lays out plans to advance communications platform

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- PeopleNet brought together nearly 1,000 customers this week to showcase its expanding communications capabilities, including predictive analytics.