Truck News

OTA responds to Ontario wheel-separation fatality

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) chief David Bradley today issued an advisory following a deadly accident in Ontario involving what is believed to be a separated tractor-trailer wheel.

UPDATED: Industry slams new ‘final’ rule on US hours-of-service

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The much-anticipated revisions to US hours-of-service regulations were released today.

Chiquita seeks to clarify stance on ‘tar sand’ oil

TORONTO, Ont. -- Chiquita Brands has told the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) it never demanded its transportation suppliers to stop using fuel derived from the Canadian oil sands, even as its environmental partner ForestEthics wages a PR war...

Police seeking information on deadly wheel separation

TORONTO, Ont. -- Police are asking for information after a tire believed to be from a tractor-trailer became detached and killed a motorist.

US truck tonnage edges higher in November

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage rose 0.3% in November after rising a revised 0.4% in October, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. October's increase was slightly less than the 0.5% gain ATA...

Polar Tank Trailer, IAM reach agreement on five-year labour contract

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Tank Trailer and the International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached an agreement on a new five-year labour contract. The agreement was ratified Tuesday through a majority vote...

Funding announced for pair of Manitoba-based intelligent transportation systems

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Government of Canada has announced new funding for two intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in Manitoba.

Bendix delivers millionth ABS-6 braking system

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has marked a milestone with the delivery of its millionth Bendix ABS-6 braking system. The system is installed on Class 6, 7, and 8 air-brake tractor-trailers, trucks, motorcoaches, and specialty heavy-duty vehicles.

PeopleNet founder named GM of parent company Trimble

SUNNYVALE, Cal. -- Ron Konezny, founder and CEO of PeopleNet, has been appointed general manager of parent company Trimble's worldwide transportation and logistics operations, the company announced.

Marsh renews sponsorship of Best Fleets to Drive For program

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Marsh Canada has re-upped as a sponsor with the Truckload Carriers Association's Best Fleets to Drive For program.

TransRep inks agreement with Maple Leaf Lubricants

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Maple Leaf Lubricants has hired TransRep to help grow the sales of their lubricants to commercial trucking companies on both sides of the border. Burlington, Ont.-based Maple Leaf has an agreement with Coastal Integrated...

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index steady in November

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index remained steady in November with no change from October levels, the company announced. However, year-over-year load volumes increased a "healthy" 17%, according to TransCore officials.

Class 8 net orders drop below trend in November: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After rising to their third highest net order volume of the year in October, Class 8 orders fell below trend in November, falling to their second lowest volume in 2011, according to ACT Research Co.'s State of the Industry...

Shippers, carriers to band together at pro-trucking fly-in

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 10 industry associations will be participating in a pro-trucking Washington fly-in called "Stand Up For Trucking" on Feb. 1. Organizers say the industry-wide event will bring together scores of transportation...

Volvo, Mack name new heads of sales, marketing for commercial biz

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Both Volvo and Mack have announced changes to their executive teams. Ron Huibers has been named president of North American sales and marketing for Volvo Trucks, while Kevin Flaherty has been given the same title under the...