Truck News

N.B. officers working to enforce speed limits for commercial vehicles

FREDERICTON, N.B. -- Commercial vehicle enforcement officers working in mobile units have begun enforcing speed limits for commercial vehicles in New Brunswick.

Arrow Truck Sales offers greater protection on late model used trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- Arrow Truck Sales is now offering a 90-day/40,230-km warranty on 2005 or newer Class 8 and medium-duty trucks.

Great Dane provides free 24-hour emergency road assistance

TAMPA, Fla. -- Great Dane has rolled out a new emergency roadside service program as part of its AdvantEDGE platform, which is free of charge to members, whether or not they are Great Dane customers.

Eaton honoured for charitable work in Michigan

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has received the “Spirit of Michigan” award from the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW). Eaton’s Galesburg, Mich., facility was the winner in the medium-sized business category (100-1,000...

Fleet safety council to hold social media seminar

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- The Hamilton-Niagara Fleet Safety Council is holding its annual spring breakfast seminar at the Kings Court Banquet Centre in Burlington, Ont. March 29.

ATDynamics introduces RollTail for roll door trailers

TAMPA, Fla. -- ATDynamics has introduced a trailer tail for roll door trailers, which the company says will save 4-5% in fuel at 60-65 mph. The new RollTail’s fuel savings were validated through SAE Type II testing, Andrew Smith, CEO and...

Smaller, lower-cost version of SmartTuck undertray system unveiled at TMC

TAMPA, Fla. -- SmartTruck has unveiled a new low-cost version of its trailer undertray system. The UT-1 model was unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings here, providing fleets with a lower-cost, smaller version of its...

Stirling Truck Show cancelled

STIRLING, Ont. -- Organizers of the Stirling Truck Show have announced the show will not go on this year.

Ontario driver among Goodyear Highway Hero finalists

SHELBURNE, Ont. -- Melville Farnell is the lone Canadian among four finalists for Goodyear’s North American Highway Hero Award.

Great Dane revamps trailer line

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has revamped its complete product line, introducing the Champion dry van, Everest refrigerated trailers and Freedom flatbed.

Transtex cries foul over fairing patent infringement

MONTREAL, Que. -- Transtex Composite says it is suing Ridge Corporation for patent infringement over alleged violations of eight patents related to aerodynamic trailer side skirt technology.

John Hammond joins Fontaine Trailer as Canadian sales rep

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. -- John Hammond has joined Fontaine Trailer as the company’s new Canadian regional sales rep.

Volvo Trucks Safety Award returning in 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks plans to reward two North American fleets for their commitment to safety with the fourth annual $25,000 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Michelin will also sponsor the trucking industry highway safety award. ...

Rogue tractor-trailer tires give Alberta man rude awakening

STRATHMORE, Alta. -- An Alberta man woke up to sound of an explosion as a set of dual wheels off a semi truck flew through his front door and landed in his kitchen, according to a report from The Huffington Post.

Brenntag opens new western bulk rail transfer terminal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag North America has opened its fourth Canadian bulk rail transfer terminal, located in Leduc, Alta. Brenntag is the exclusive distributor of Ontario-manufactured TerraCair diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and rail terminals...