Truck News

Daimler Trucks names new leader; Renschler moves to Mercedes-Benz division

STUTTGART, Germany -- Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler Trucks will be replaced in that role by Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, effective April 1, the company has announced.

Driver shortage report quantifies overall problem, threat to economy: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A report released today indicating Canada could experience a shortage of 25,000 to 33,000 for-hire truck drivers by 2020 “reflects what the industry has been warning for years – that Canada is on the cusp of a...

Kenworth, Paccar offering extended warranty on MX-13-equipped T680s

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial have introduced an extended engine warranty program available to qualifying customers who purchase new Kenworth T680s equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines and finance through Paccar Financial.

Canadian trucking industry could be short 33,000 drivers by 2020: report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Though tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada (CBC). According to the...

January’s Class 8 order intake second best in past 12 months: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders rose for a second straight month in January, remaining above 20,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Bison to test-drive Bose Ride System driver’s seat

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport will be testing the Bose Ride System driver’s seat as part of a comprehensive study on driver health and wellness.

Encapsulated upper coupler could extend trailer life, reduce rollovers

GREENSBURG, Ind. -- A rollover involving one of his tanker trucks has prompted an Indiana-based entrepreneur to design an upper coupler that promises to improve safety and extend trailer life.

US truck tonnage was robust in January: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage surged 2.9% in January, following up a strong 2.4% gain in December, according to the American Trucking Associations.

Three Canadian Kenworth reps appointed to Service Council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Canadian Kenworth customers will be well represented on the company’s Service Council.

Independent truckers in New Brunswick will soon require safety training

FREDERICTON, N.B. -- Independent truckers in New Brunswick will be required to take certain safety courses if they wish to continue working on provincial highway projects after April 1.

Saskatchewan reaches new high for manufacturing shipments

REGINA, Sask. -- The province of Saskatchewan set a new record for monthly manufacturing shipments in December, with $1.194 billion in goods shipped.

COMPETITION WATCH: Challenger rebrands Lodwick Transport, Cam Hiltz Trucking

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- The Challenger Group has announced it is rebranding Lodwick Transport and Cam Hiltz Trucking.

FPInnovations to host natural gas trucking seminars in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- FPInnovations will be hosting a series of free seminars in B.C. to discuss the use of natural gas in trucking.

OTA renews battle against Ontario’s 70% fee increases

TORONTO, Ont. -- A new premier, a new finance minister and a new transport minister means a new opportunity for the trucking industry to battle the 70% increase in commercial vehicle plate fees, announced last year under then-Premier Dalton...

Shaw Tracking introduces Driver Scorecard feature

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has launched a new Driver Scorecard feature that converts fuel economy performance into actionable reports.