Truck News

Common sense solutions for the pursuit of fuel economy

With so much talk recently about the importance of maximizing fuel economy, I would like to share some observations with you that I have discovered over the years.

Cooler heads will prevail when working with reefers

Every experienced trucker knows that cooler heads will always prevail. The phrase just holds a special meaning for those who haul reefers.

Human traffic on the road: Part 4

The story so far:

TSQ: How satisfied are you with your job as a truck driver?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Satisfaction is a subjective thing. One man’s dream job could be another’s worst nightmare. Such is the case with truck driving, a line of work which, despite being demanding and lonely and occasionally...

The one survey that matters

I cringe when I look at some of my older columns. Time has made some of my thoughts so contradicting, I wonder what song sheet I was singing from back then.

International LoadStar looks to shine in refuse truck market

TOOELE, Utah -- One man’s trash is another’s treasure, particularly if that other man is in the business of hauling trash away to landfill sites and recycling depots.

Net trailer orders in US improve in August: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for trailers in the US improved in August, rising to 15,370 units, according to the latest results from ACT Research. Applying August’s seasonal factor brought the order total to 18,200 units. “Looked...

OTA offers goods movement strategies to keep Ontario competitive

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association say the “most important thing” the province can do to stay competitive is “implement economic, investment and tax policies that maintain and attract direct investment in the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group partners to develop oil and gas fields in Northwest Territories

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with two northern business partners to provide oilfield services, transportation and logistics services in the Sahtu Settlement Area of the Northwest Territories.

Navistar bolsters vocational product line; puts dealers through boot camp

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Navistar International is looking to assert itself as the vocational truck market leader and over a four-week period concluding this week, has put more than 700 dealer reps through a Vocational Boot Camp to ensure...

Cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers drops in July: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.5% in July when compared with June results, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI)

Navistar puts emissions debacle in rearview mirror, sets sights on future

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Navistar International won’t apply SCR to its 15-litre MaxxForce engine and will instead lean on Cummins for its high-horsepower requirements, Jim Hebe, senior vice-president of North American sales operations...

US truck tonnage falls in August: ATA report

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage contracted 0.9% in August after increasing 0.4% in July, according to reports from the American Trucking Associations. “The sequential drop in August, while not erasing the cumulative 1.5% gain in June...

CB radios granted another five-year exemption under hand-held ban

TORONTO, Ont. -- The use of CB radios by commercial drivers has been exempted under Ontario’s hand-held devices ban for another five years by the provincial government.

OTA applauds coming changes to licence renewals for senior drivers

TORONTO, Ont. --  The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the announcement from the province’s Minister of Transportation, Bob Chiarelli, that the government is moving forward with changes to its Senior Commercial Driver...