Truck News

Aerofficient designs sliding trailer fairing for improved fuel savings

LINCONSHIRE, Ill. -- Aerofficient has come out with a new Slider fairing for trailers, which the company says expands or contracts when the trailer’s axles are moved, increasing fuel savings by 80% compared to fixed trailer fairings.

Atlas Van Lines hosting week-long driver appreciation event

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Atlas Van Lines will be hosting its annual driver appreciation event, BRAVO (Boosting Recognition of Atlas Van Operators), from April 16-20. BRAVO activities will be taking place at participating Atlas agencies throughout...

Eaton offers help to determine if hybrids are appropriate in your fleet

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton has produced a free tool to help fleets determine whether or not hybrid-electric power is a good fit for their vehicles and routes.

ATA, TCA ramp up challenge against HoS changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have submitted filings with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to contend changes to US hours-of-service regs.

Michelin’s wide-base tire line wins award from Frost and Sullivan

GREENVILLE, SC. -- Michelin North America has won a Product Line Strategy award from Frost and Sullivan for its X One line of tires.

Kinedyne adds to management team

BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- Kinedyne has bolstered its management team with three additions, including Ralph Abato, a longtime industry veteran.

EOBR mandate included in US highway bill; needs House approval

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations President is applauding the US Senate for passing an historic, long-term highway bill, and is urging the House to quickly follow suit.   “The highway bill passed by the Senate is...

Research firm adjusts long-term forecast for commercial vehicle industry

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research has shifted its long-term forecast for the commercial vehicle industry. The cycle peak in 2013 has been adjusted downward, with stronger demand now stretching through 2014, according to the March issue of the ACT...

Hino partners with Roynat to provide truck financing

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has partnered with Roynat Lease Finance to provide truck leasing and financing solutions, the company announced.

When greening your fleet, focus on existing vehicles first: FedEx exec

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Greening your fleet starts with optimizing the vehicles that are in the fleet today, Russell Musgrove, managing director, global vehicles with FedEx Express explained during his keynote address at the recent Green Truck...

PacLease opens new full-service leasing facility in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- PacLease has announced the opening of a new franchise in Dartmouth, aimed at servicing the growing economic activity in the region.

CTA bends Ottawas ear on safety, environmental initiatives

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently appeared before a Commons Standing Committee on Transport to appeal to the feds for support in rolling out environmentally friendly transport alternatives, such as natural gas.

Bison’s Norm Blagden elected MTA president

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected Norm Blagden of Bison Transport as its new president.

Drivers licences, vehicle registrations, permit fees go up in Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has announced increases to driver and vehicle licensing fees, which the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) warns could be the “first shoe to drop” as the province looks to eliminate its...

Canadian courier market grows revenues by more than 9% in 2011

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian courier market reached $6 billion in 2011, according to the latest Canadian Courier Market Size Report published by Breininger & Associates.