Truck News

Daimler showcases integrated safety systems

HANOVER, Germany -- Daimler has been developing a suite of integrated safety systems, which will likely be offered in North America within the next few years.

New CTHRC tools to help trucking companies hire and retain newcomers

The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has unveiled a new series of tools it says will help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who are expected to play an...

Huge trailer, equipment auction coming to Alberta

LACOMBE, Alta. -- Hundreds of trailers and other equipment items will be heading to the auction block in Alberta Sept. 27. Hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the event will feature more than 250 equipment items to be sold at auction, as part...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins ATA’s top safety prize

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport has been awarded the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) President’s Trophy for its outstanding safety record and programs.

Ritchie Bros. hosts record-breaking charity auction

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers hosted a record-breaking charity auction this past weekend, raising more than $545,000 for KidSport BC. The 3rd annual Corporate Kids Challenge bested last year’s record of $530,000 via an...

Great Dane adds trio of B.C. dealers to distribution network

SURREY, B.C. -- Great Dane has added B.C.-based Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group to its North American distribution network. Pacific Coast has three full service dealerships located in Surrey, Delta and Kamloops.

Volvo showcasing strengths on Canadian leg of Proven Tour

TORONTO, Ont. -- Volvo Trucks has launched its Proven Tour, an interactive customer and dealer road tour designed to showcase the company’s leadership in fuel efficiency, driver productivity, safety and vehicle uptime, according to...

Goodyear searching for heroic drivers for 30th Highway Hero Award

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear is now accepting nominations for its 2012 North America Highway Hero Award – the 30th anniversary of the award. The award honours truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help other people. The...

DHL employees get in charitable spirit on Global Volunteer Day

TORONTO, Ont. -- DHL marked its fourth annual Global Volunteer Day today as part of a company-wide initiative to give back to local communities and to spark a passion for volunteerism among employees. Initiatives DHL employees across Canada are...

World’s Largest Truck Convoy coming to Manitoba, Ontario tomorrow

WINNIPEG, Man. -- A pair of World’s Largest Truck Convoy events will be taking place tomorrow in Alberta and Ontario, as troops of trucks will be hitting the highway in support of the Special Olympics.

Shipper’s conditions begin ‘expected steady decline’ in July: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Conditions for shippers fell in July, according to FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI), to a reading of -4.5. The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading above zero suggests a...

CTA survey finds implementation of ACI eManifest ‘going well’

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance has surveyed its members to gauge experience with ACI eManifest ahead of the start of its mandatory use for highway carriers Nov. 1.

US industry groups once again calling for changes to CSA program

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Industry associations in the US are once again calling for changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program.

Continental, Michelin retreads verified under EPA’s SmartWay program

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has verified four different retread tires under its SmartWay Technology Program, a testing, verification, and designation program designed to help freight companies identify...

Spot market freight steady in August: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. -- Spot market freight shipments both within Canada and cross-border remained steady in August with an increase of 1% from July, according to the latest results from TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index. However,...