Truck News

Hino to debut new cabover model next month

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada will be introducing its new 165 model cabover engine (COE) truck in May.

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison buys Searcy; adds flatdeck to its portfolio

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport has announced the acquisitions of Searcy Trucking and its distribution division, Universal Reload.

Free online tool launched to help fleet managers improve HR practices

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a free online tool designed to help fleet managers analyze and improve human resources practices. The HR Circle Check, now available at www.truckingHR.com, asks questions about existing business...

Flooded out? Follow these tips before putting trucks and trailers back into service

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Remove and completely disassemble assembly. Inspect for water and contaminant damage. Replace seals.

Canada Cartage appoints new vice-president of IT

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has appointed Daniel Roy as vice-president of Information Technology (IT). He will be responsible for leading the growth and strategic development of IT projects nationwide for Canada Cartage.

Trailer orders slow in March

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net trailer orders declined 6% month-over-month in March, and 12% year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

US truck tonnage rises in March

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage increased 0.9% in March, posting its fourth increase in the past five months.

Schneider National launches first-of-its-kind bulk intermodal service

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National Bulk Carriers has launched a new bulk intermodal transportation service that will use a new state-of-the-art 40-foot tank container to haul liquid bulk chemicals across the US via both rail and...

Shipper conditions deteriorate in February: FTR Shippers Conditions Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for February fell more than two points following a similar decline in January. The current reading of -9.5 reflects an expectation for increasingly difficult...

New category will ensure performance of low-viscosity engine oils

MONTREAL, Que. -- Work continues on a new heavy-duty engine oil category that will provide improved performance with the newest generation engines, beginning in 2016.

LEADERS: Tim Burns, Meritor’s new vice-president, North America

ATLANTA, Ga. -- After 31 years of focusing on the severe-service and specialty vehicle divisions of Rockwell, ArvinMeritor and now Meritor, Tim Burns brings to his new role as v.p., North America, a desire to adapt technologies developed for...

Shippers should expect delivery delays, price hikes due to flooding: MTA

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is warning shippers and consumers that they should expect delivery delays and price increases as a result of anticipated flooding in southern Manitoba this year, particularly that of Highway...

Manac appoints Dave Clark as regional manager

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- Manac has appointed Dave Clark as territory manager for the Mississauga-Oakville-Burlington-Hamilton and Niagara Region of Ontario. Clark will be responsible for leading the company's direct sales and distribution in the...

Introducing Maintenance Matters e-zine

TORONTO, Ont. - The publishers of Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fleet Executive have launched a new e-zine for maintenance managers, technicians and owner/operators who are responsible for their own maintenance.

Canadian O/O finished Boston Marathon 70 minutes before blasts

BOSTON, Mass. -- Just 70 minutes after finishing the Boston Marathon Apr. 15, owner/operator Leo McCosham of Summerfield, P.E.I. and his girlfriend Brenda Benson were recovering in a staging area about a half-kilometre from the finish line when...