Truck News

Truxpo trade show rolling into B.C. next month

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Truxpo is rolling into the Tradex centre in Abbotsford, B.C. Sept. 20-22. One of Canada’s largest shows, the event will feature the latest in commercial truck and transportation equipment.

Trucking conditions continue downward trend in June: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued their downward trend in June, declining a half point from May to a reading of 4.5, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.

PeopleNet introduces management app for iPad, iPhone and Android devices

BOCA RATON, Fla., -- PeopleNethas introduced a management app that provides critical event alerts to smart devices within seconds based on data from multiple sources. 

PeopleNet announces full software integration with commercial-grade handheld devices

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- PeopleNet has announced the availability of software on commercial-grade handheld devices to meet the market’s need for point-of-work management throughout the supply chain, from pick-up to the customer’s...

Freightliner makes gains in vocational truck market

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. -- Refocusing on the vocational truck market is paying big dividends for Freightliner. 

Freightliner launches online community to assist owner/operators

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. -- Freightliner has created a new online community aimed at educating owner/operators on how to improve their bottom lines.

COMPETITION WATCH: U.S. Xpress and Maritime-Ontario announce North American shipping partnership

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Xpress Enterprises and Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited are partnering to launch a cross-border North American shipping solution.

All Ontario Transport’s Stuart Sinclair dies

TORONTO, Ont. -- All Ontario Transport’s Stuart Sinclair has died, according to an announcement from the Toronto Trucking Association (TTA). Sinclair, aged 60, passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Aug. 1, according to the TTA.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac revenue, profits both up in Q2

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation’s consolidated revenue, including fuel surcharges, was up $3.7 million – or 4.5% - in the second quarter ended June 30. Officials say the increase was the result of incremental revenues earned...

Class 8 net orders below trend in July, Class 5-7 bounce back: reports

NASHVILLE and COLUMBUS, Ind. -- FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing July Class 8 truck net orders at 12,568 units, the lowest month for orders since August 2010 and 32% below the same month last year. Preliminary order numbers...

Meritor Wabco adds ABS system as standard on ProStar+, LoneStar

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco’s anti-lock braking system (ABS) is now standard equipment on all International ProStar+ and LoneStar Class 8 trucks.

Pollution drops as cargo volumes rise at Port of Los Angeles

SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Air pollution from port-related sources continues to drop as cargo rebounds at the Port of Los Angeles, according to a recently released report, titled “2011 Inventory of Air Emissions.” Data contained in the...

Ironhead opens truck tire retread plan in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Ironhead Rubber Technologies has opened its first truck tire retread plant in Mississauga, Ont.

Day and Ross announces several appointments to leadership team

HARTLAND, N.B. -- Day and Ross General Freight has announced a number of appointments within its operations group.

CTA sponsoring retirement savings program for O/Os, trucking employees

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and participating provincial trucking associations are sponsoring a comprehensive program of retirement savings plans for employees and owner/operators in the Canadian trucking industry. The...