Truck News

Index shows Canadian rates increased for 12th straight month

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicated the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 0.8% in February, when compared to January.

US truck tonnage up 0.2% in March

ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage rose 0.2% in March after increasing 0.5% in February, according to the latest report from the American Trucking Associations. “March tonnage, and the first quarter overall, was reflective of an...

The story behind ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’

Having completed its fourth year, the Best Fleets to Drive For competition has already become one of the most sought after awards a North American trucking company can win.

Kee Human Resources signs on as sponsor of Best Fleets tour

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kee Human Resources has joined Marsh Canada and Truck News as sponsor of the upcoming Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series.

Conference Board of Canada report sees benefits in transitioning heavy vehicles to natural gas

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A new Conference Board of Canada report, issued today, suggests natural gas is a viable fuel for he trucking industry, despite higher up-front costs to install the necessary technology.

OTA Education Foundation now accepting scholarship applications

TORONTO, Ont. -- OTA Education Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Ontario post-secondary students. Students can apply for university or college scholarships in the amount of $1,500 and $1,000, respectively, to help them...

Truckers offered chance to tour retread plants across North America

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. -- The Retread Tire Association (RTA) is offering truckers the chance to witness the process of manufacturing, testing and maintaining a retreaded tire first-hand from just about anywhere in North America. “At RTA,...

Introducing fleetHQ: Goodyear officially rebrands Truckwise program

TORONTO, Ont. -- Goodyear has officially rebranded its Truckwise program to fleetHQ, offering members consistent branding and service throughout Canada and the US while promising to expand and strengthen the network.

Volvo expands XE powertrain offerings; develops LCV spec’

TORONTO, Ont. -- Volvo Trucks has expanded its XE (exceptional efficiency) powertrain package to include two new 16-litre offerings, including one aimed at long combination vehicle (LCV) applications.

730 Truck Stop owner passes away

CARDINAL, Ont. -- Bob Lodge, the well known owner of the 730 Truck Stop, died suddenly on Apr. 18.

Team Truck Centres names new used truck sales manager

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Team Truck Centres has named Rob Nusca used truck sales manager for its Kitchener location.

Trucker Buddy launches mentor program for high school-aged drivers

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Trucker Buddy International has launched a new program called Trucking Mentors, which will educate high school-aged kids on how to safely drive around trucks.

Class 8 orders hit a ‘soft patch’

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- There were 20,025 net orders for Class 8 trucks in March, the lowest monthly order volume since last July.

Fontaine says Revolution flatbeds improve fuel economy up to 3%

JASPER, Ala. -- Fontaine Trailer says its new Revolution flatbed and dropdeck trailers are delivering fuel savings of up to 3% in fleet operations.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce acquires assets of Peak USA Energy Services

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce, through its subsidiary I.E. Miller Services, has acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services. Peak USA, a subsidiary of Nabors Industries, is an oilfield service company specializing in rig moving, custom...