Truck News

Can Canadian Volvo dealers repeat as North American Vista champs?

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has kicked off its 2012-2013 Vista competition for technicians around the world.

More funding available for Asia-Pacific Gateway projects

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Unused funds from the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) will be invested back into the gateway, federal International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced.

New trucking HR organization takes shape

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will fold next year, and in its place will be the newly formed Trucking Human Resources Canada.

Paccar revamps engine line for 2013

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.

Maker of waste heat recovery-powered APU appoints first board

BOLTON, Ont. -- EnerMotion, the small Canadian firm looking to commercialize an auxiliary power unit (APU) that runs off waste heat recovery, has announced the formation of its first board of directors.

Great Dane highlights fuel-saving potential of ThermoGuard reefer lining

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Great Dane has announced in-depth testing shows customers using its ThermoGuard refrigerated trailer lining can save nearly 1,000 gallons of diesel over a seven-year period.

Mack’s Super Econodyne powertrain package goes on tour

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks is taking its highly touted Super Econodyne powertrain package on the road.

Ontario transport boss considering extending phase-in period for licensing fee increases

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli has assured the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) that he continues to look at ways to soften the blow of substantial licensing fee increases slated to take effect Dec. 1, 2012 and then...

Warning to truckers in NE States: Serious storms on their way

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Truckers running the US East Coast over the next few days should exercise caution as two dangerous storms converge near the mid-Atlantic region, the American Trucking Associations warns.

Pegasus celebrates opening of Canadian office

TORONTO, Ont. – Pegasus Logistics held its official Canada market launch last night with a reception in the trendy downtown Roof Salon at the Park Hyatt hotel.

Wajax Industrial Components buys Ace Hydraulic

MONTREAL, Que. -- Wajax Industrial Components has acquired Bathurst, N.B.-based Ace Hydraulic, in a deal it says will enhance its hydraulic repair and service capabilities.

Dave Nicolle named director of fleet maintenance for Trailer Wizards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has named Dave Nicolle its new director of fleet maintenance, based out of its Mississauga location.

Meet Brian Fletcher, Eaton’s virtual spokesperson

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Want to learn all about the Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission without the pressure sales tactics? Eaton has launched a virtual spokesperson to educate customers on the benefits of the product line, completely over...

Old Dominion Detroit Service Center to expand Canadian gateway

TROY, Michigan--Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is expanding its service into Canada with the relocation and expansion of its Detroit Service Center.

Cummins gets Newsweek first place ranking for green processes and procedures

COLUMBUS, Ind.-- Engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it has been ranked #1 among industrial companies in the US in Newsweek’s 2012 Green Rankings of businesses.