Truck News

TSQ: Do you prefer using a GPS or an atlas to find your destination?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – I’ve got a love-hate relationship going on with electronics. As technology continues to progress at breakneck speed, I tend to lag behind, content to use last year’s model until I either lose interest or...

Canadian Freightways drivers fare well in Alberta driving championships

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Alberta’s best professional drivers competed in the province’s trucking driving championships June 15, with winners set to represent the province at the nationals in Abbotsford, B.C. this fall.

Flo Components names new GTA sales manager

TORONTO, Ont. -- Flo Components has named Oliver Paiement its territory sales manager for the Greater Toronto Area.

DEF prices remain stable; jug prices highest in Toronto

TORONTO, Ont. -- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) jugs will cost you more in Toronto than any other Canadian city, according to the latest DEF Tracker report.

Canada, US calling for review of empty trailer repositioning rules

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A progress report on facilitating cross-border business travel is signalling a willingness to change the way Canada and the US deal with the repositioning of foreign empty trailers, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance....

New truck routing approach could save millions, improve driver satisfaction

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Engineers at Oregon State University are studying a new approach to organize and route truck transportation that could save millions of dollars, improve the quality of life for truck drivers and make freight transportation...

APTA working on program to address driver shortage, training and retention

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says it is working on a project that will help the industry deal with pressing issues such as the driver shortage, training and driver retention.

Schneider National introduces new trailer tracking technology

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National is installing new tracking technology across its fleet of van trailers and intermodal containers. The new technology from Qualcomm is designed to provide continuous, real-time information regarding the...

Chevron kicks off bass boat giveaway contest

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron is once again giving away a bass boat to the winner of its annual sweepstakes.

Navistar names new CFO

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has named Walter G. Borst its new executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

Ground transportation costs drop in April: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 2.4% in April when compared with March results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Kenworth now offering 52-inch mid-roof sleeper option for T680

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth’s T680 is now available with a 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth officials say the sleeper is well-suited for regional hauling applications – including tank, bulk, flatbed, heavy haul and lowboy –...

Mack showcases LNG-powered Pinnacle at alternative transport event

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mack Trucks showcased its liquefied natural gas-powered Mack Pinnacle model during the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo today.

Meritor adds new high-torque clutch for medium-, heavy-duty trucks

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has added a high-torque 15.5-inch clutch to its current line for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Peterson Manufacturing wins silver supplier award from Caterpillar

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Peterson Manufacturing Company has been awarded Silver certification for 2012 through Caterpillar's Supplier Quality Excellence Process. Caterpillar personnel visited Peterson’s corporate headquarters in Grandview on...