Truck News

Continental unveils integrated strategy for fleets

LOUISVILLE Ky. -- The trucking industry may know Continental for its tires, but there is a lot more to the company than that.

Continental rolls out drive tire for both regional and linehaul needs

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Arguing that in today's challenging North American economy, carriers require flexibility, Continental Tire has launched a drive tire that addresses the needs of fleets who want to run both linehaul and regional applications...

Peterbilt unveils new vocational truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt has introduced a new vocational truck, which it claims is the result of the most extensive research and development process in company history.

Navistar’s 13L SCR engines on schedule

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The very first International ProStar tractors with MaxxForce 13-litre engines with SCR are on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cummins drives fuel savings through downspeeding, SmartTorque2 ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins will deliver improved fuel mileage through a combination of downspeeding and its new SmartTorque2 engine ratings, the company announced prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Shipper conditions continue to deteriorate in January: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Conditions for shippers slipped in January, falling two points falling to a reading of negative 7.1, according to the latest results of the FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI).

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index pulls back to ‘normal levels’ in February

TORONTO, Ont. -- After an all-time high record in January, TransCore’s Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index saw volumes return to a more normal level for February with a 13% decrease in month-over-month volumes. Year-over-year load...

Cummins reorganizes engine divisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has reorganized its engine division, bringing all its engine products from 2.8- to 15-litre, under one umbrella.

Cummins Emissions Solutions showcases new urea dosing system

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins Emission Solutions is showcasing at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new urea dosing system it says can improve performance of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in cold weather.

Fergus Truck Show to feature show’n’shine, April Wine

FERGUS, Ont. -- The Fergus Truck Show will be back at the Fergus Fairgrounds this summer for a “weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music, camping, and family fun,” the event’s Web site touts.

US truck tonnage up for fourth straight month: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.6% in February after increasing 1% in January, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The 1% gain in January was revised down from a 2.4% increase the...

Study finds increased adoption of fuel-efficient products by US fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows an increased rate of adoption and improved fuel consumption by US fleets. More than 41,000 tractors and 125,000 trailers were part of the 2013 Fuel...

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Cratex Industries

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Cratex Industries, an Edmonton-based crating, packaging and export services company. The acquisition is Manitoulin’s fourth since May “We are delighted to welcome...

Hino opens four new dealerships in Southern Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has opened four new dealerships in Southern Ontario region. The new Hino locations include: Mississauga Hino in Mississauga, Expressway Hino in Ayr, Expressway Hino in Windsor and Anderson Hino in...

SPECIAL REPORT: Truck News investigation finds widespread tampering of emissions systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- An investigation by Truck News has found that engine tampering to defeat emissions controls mandated on new trucks over the past decade is widespread and easily attainable.