Truck News

ATA report projects trucking’s continued dominance, freight volume increases

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is projecting an overall increase in freight volumes for all modes of more than 20% and an increase in the amount of that freight moved by trucks.

OOIDA campaign pushes for basic standards for new truck drivers

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has launched a new campaign to address what it calls “the biggest safety gap in the trucking industry”: the lack of basic training standards for new drivers....

Tips for selling and buying a business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- You’ve spent your life building your business, why not invest a little time before selling it to maximize its value? That was the advice from Doug Nix, vice-chairman of Corporate Finance Associates, who addressed a...

M&A activity slower than anticipated so far this year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- North American merger and acquisition activity levels have not yet met expectations in 2013, but conditions are ripe for an increase in Canada, particularly in the logistics sector.

Penske orders 100 compressed natural gas tractors from Freightliner

READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 100 compressed natural gas Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-litre engines. Officials say the natural gas tractors will be used by Penske’s full-service truck...

Trucking bears greatest freight load in North America in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trucks carried 60.0% of the $95.6 billion of freight moved in March between Canada, the US and Mexico, followed by rail at 16.5%, vessels at 8.1%, pipelines at 7.0% and air at 3.7%, according to the Bureau of Transportation...

B.C.’s top drivers named at annual driving championships

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Canadian Freightways driver Dale Scott of Mission, B.C., was named Grand Champion at B.C.’s 2013 Professional Truck Driving Championships, held at Abbotsford’s Tradex Centre June 22. Scott and his fellow Canadian...

Jonathan Eilen’s Pete 379 wins Shell SuperRigs competition

TOMAH, Wisc. -- Jonathan Eilen of Hampton, Minn. won Best of Show at the 31st Shell Rotella SuperRigs show last week, with his 2007 Peterbilt 379.

EPA07 or later engines now comprise 28% of total US truck fleet

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Clean diesel trucks with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) built after 2006 now comprise 28% of all trucks on US roads, according to a new report from R.L. Polk and Company for the Diesel Technology Forum.

Navistar CFO to step down

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar is parting ways with its chief financial officer at the end of the month, as part of a planned transition to a new CFO, the company announced.

Trailer orders return to seasonal expectations in May

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders dropped 30% month-over-month in May, but ACT Research said it was more a reflection of strong April numbers than a lackluster May.

Shaw Tracking launches new Media Manager app

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has launched its Media Manager app, which can deliver multimedia content – including PDFs, audio and video – to drivers.

SPECIAL REPORT: Alberta fleets truck on; deliver help when possible

CALGARY, Alta. -- Summer came in like a lion – a sea lion – in southern Alberta this year, as record flooding caused by heavy rains wreaked havoc across the region, closing and/or washing out roads and causing what will undoubtedly...

Finest working trucks currently on display at Shell SuperRigs

TOMAH, Wisc. -- The Shell Rotella SuperRigs show is underway in Tomah, Wisconsin, bringing together some of the finest looking working trucks from the US and Canada.

PMTC honours industry’s best truck and trailer graphics

KING CITY, Ont. -- The snazziest Canadian fleets were celebrated at the Private Motor Truck Council’s annual convention this week.