Truck News

Environmental assessments begin for new St. Lawrence crossing

MONTREAL, Que. -- The federal government has launched the environmental assessment phase of construction of a new bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montreal.

Humane livestock transport highlighted in new video

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association's Livestock Transporters' Division has produced a video that showcases the industry's commitment to transporting livestock in a safe and humane manner.

Detroit Diesel delivers 100,000th DD engine

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Southern Refrigerated Transport has received delivery of Detroit Diesel's 100,000th engine built under the DD platform

Fleet Brake to acquire Page Brake Warehouse

CALGARY, Alta. -- Calgary-based Fleet Brake has announced it is moving into the US market with the acquisition of Page Brake Warehouse.

Hino earns top marks in J.D. Power and Associates studies

NOVI, Mich. -- Hino has announced it finished tops in J.D. Power and Associates' rankings for medium-duty truck and engine customer satisfaction.

Class 8 truck orders bounce back in December

COLUMBUS, Ind. - ACT Research has reported strong Class 8 truck orders in December, which when seasonally adjusted, amount to the best month since April.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce director steps down

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has announced H. John Stollery has resigned from the company's board of directors.

Link Suspensions improves offer to acquire Raydan

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Link Suspensions has upped its offer for Raydan Manufacturing by $327,059, paving the way for a deal to acquire the suspension manufacturer.

Yanke O/O wins new Ford F-150 truck

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Owner/operator Sasa Gavranovic has won a new Ford F-150 truck as part of Yanke's "Be the One" safety program.

APTA calls on feds to stop Marine Atlantic rate increases

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association is calling on the Canadian government to halt announced rate increases by Marine Atlantic. The ferry operator warned APTA that effective Feb. 12, commercial vehicle rates will go up...

Volvo’s N.A. market share reaches all-time high

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is celebrating a strong year in 2011, in which it says it reached its highest ever North American market share.

SPECIAL REPORT: LCV spotter held personally responsible in death of co-worker

CALGARY, Alta. -- The province of Alberta is hoping fines assessed to a trucking company and employee after a tragic accident can provide learning experiences that help ensure such incidents don't happen again.

Best practices guidelines published for produce carriers, shippers

TORONTO, Ont. -- The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) has created best practices guidelines for produce shippers and carriers.

Eaton extends warranty coverage for pair of transmissions

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton has extended the warranty coverage for its line-up of Eaton Fuller Reman and Eaton Fuller Flex Reman vocational transmissions from 18 months to two years. The company announced last year similar expanded warranty...

Introducing the new Trucker Radio

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Truck News has partnered with Alexis Broadcasting Company to produce and promote a new syndicated radio show called Trucker Radio.