Truck News

Manitoba truckers to see shorter period for spring road restrictions

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Heavy truck operators in Manitoba will see a shorter period of spring road restrictions this year as a result of changes to provincial policy, according to an announcement from Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve...

EXECUTIVE VIEW: In conversation with Dan Einwechter, CEO, Challenger Motor Freight

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Truck News editor James Menzies recently caught up with Dan Einwechter, CEO of Challenger Motor Freight, for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from surviving the recession, to driver pay, to shipper-carrier...

EXCLUSIVE: Ontario promises to expand LCV program by up to 200% this year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned the province of Ontario has agreed to double the number of permits it will issue to fleets participating in its long combination vehicle (LCV) program from two permits per carrier to four.

TransCore’s Canadian Link Logistics provides hundreds of thousands more US load postings

TORONTO, Ont.  – TransCore Link Logistics has completed an expanded integration of live data from multiple load board sources to offer the Enhanced North American Database (eNadb) to its customers. 

Mack Trucks now offering MVASIST at no charge to customers purchasing new trucks

GREENSBORO, NC -– MVASIST, the game-changing fleet service management platform from Mack Trucks, Inc., will now be offered at no charge to customers who purchase a new Mack truck.

Eaton announces warranty upgrade package

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has introduced a bundle package for its line-up of remanufactured and aftermarket components. The package extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years...

ATA launches court challenge of new US HoS rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA), not surprisingly, has announced it will challenge the “flawed” US hours-of-service rule that will place greater restrictions on drivers.

Beaver Truck Centre named Canadian Volvo Dealer of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has been named the 2011 Volvo Trucks Canadian Dealer of the Year.

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index marks record January, slips month-over-month

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s North American Freight Index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5% compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January’s spot market freight volume slipped 8% compared...

Wakefield Canada ranked among best small, medium employers in nation

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has been named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. The company ranked in the top half of the list this year at number 20. The study, now in its seventh year, is published in The Globe...

Davy Truck Sales open for business

TORONTO, Ont. -- Drawing on his 25 years’ experience in the used truck business, Adam Davy has announced the opening of his own dealership, Davy Truck Sales.

Port Metro Vancouver using GPS to improve truck efficiency

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Port Metro Vancouver has announced a new pilot project that will use GPS to better facilitate the movement of trucks in and out of the port.

Kenworth, Paccar offering Class 8 extended warranty program

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial's joint extended warranty program is now available through June 30 for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements. Kenworth customers...

FPInnovations reorganizes, expands business development component

MONTREAL, Que. -- FPInnovations has unveiled a new organizational structure for the company. Company officials say the reorganization came about after an in-depth review of FPInnovations' business model. The company says the changes are...

Improved fuel economy should not come at expense of engine protection

PARK CITY -- Blending new low viscosity oils that improve fuel economy is a relatively easy process; ensuring they also deliver engine durability, however, is a tougher nut to crack. That's the challenge motor oil manufacturers face as they...