Truck News

Pilot Flying J alleged to have fraudulently shortchanged customer rebates

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On Apr. 15, law enforcement officers swept down on the headquarters of Pilot Flying J, as well as the residences of several of its employees.

Can insurance companies separate meaningful data from all the noise about to be generated through telematics?

As regulators restrict the kinds of data insurers use for pricing models, the data-centric insurance industry is turning to a potentially revolutionary new source, User-Based-Insurance (UBI) or Telematics, in an attempt to more accurately...

Will the 2014 model engines bring relief for fleets struggling with emissions equipment?

David McKenna joked about pulling the shortest straw when it came time to address a standing-room crowd of maintenance managers, and the crowd laughed with him. Other members of his Technology and Maintenance Council panel were discussing...

Class 8 orders fall for first time since November: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a sixth consecutive month in March, but fell sequentially for the first time since November, according to ACT Research. March Class 8 net orders totalled just over 22,000 units....

Toronto transport company donating portion of profits to children’s charity

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto-based transport company Snowbirds Auto Connection has announced it will be donating a portion of its profits to the Aaron’s Apple charity. Aaron’s Apple is dedicated to raising funds for chronically ill...

Taking the show on the road

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Meritor was absent from this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, having decided the considerable resources required to exhibit there would be better spent giving fleet customers the chance to experience its products...

Next Driving For Profit seminar to feature Jeff Bryan Trucking, health discussion

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The first installment of the 2013 Driving for Profit seminar series is coming to Mississauga May 28, according to event founder NAL Insurance.

Volvo commits to reducing energy intensity by 25% over 10-year period

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A new partnership between Volvo and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will see the manufacturer reduce its energy intensity by 25% during a 10-year period. Volvo’s pledge was made as part of the DOE’s Better...

West Van acquires Train Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- West Van has acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers. Officials say the amalgamation of the two operations will create one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada.

International’s 13L engine EPA-certified; Jack Allen promoted

LISLE, Ill. -- The 13-litre International MaxxForce engine with SCR has now been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Goodyear introduces new tire for pick-up and delivery segment

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has introduced an updated tire for pick-up and delivery applications designed to help deliver long miles and scrub resistance: the Goodyear G661 HSA 19.5”.

Atlantic Truck Show less than two months away

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Moncton Coliseum June 7-8.

Thin is in

Low-viscosity heavy-duty engine oils are beginning to get some attention as an easy way to improve fuel economy, while maintaining the protective qualities truck owners have come to expect from time-tested 15W-40 oils.

B.C. study uses remote sensing to measure truck emissions

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- An in-depth report commissioned by Metro Vancouver has been conducted to determine how dirty - or not - the province’s truck fleet is.

AMTA working on enhanced commercial driver training standard

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) wants to develop a minimum commercial driver training standard, and recognize drivers who’ve met the new standard with a special designation on their licence.