Truck News

NATG presents funds to ‘Good Samaritan’ attack victim

LUMBY, B.C. -- Alex Fraser, the 'Good Samaritan' truck driver who was beaten during a seemingly random attack last September, has been presented with an award fund that was collected in hopes of finding the attackers.

Safe driving, heroism and leadership celebrated at OTA convention

TORONTO, Ont. -- Leading executives from the Ontario trucking industry gathered at the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) convention here today, but it was the actions of a couple of drivers that drew some of the biggest applauses.

B.C. to defer trailer weight reductions

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The Commercial Vehicle and Safety Enforcement division of the B.C. Ministry of Transportation has announced it is deferring trailer weight reductions initially slated to take effect Dec. 31.

Class 8 truck demand strong in October

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research has reported demand for Class 8 trucks reached a six-month high in October.

MTA dishes out annual awards

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held an awards gala Nov. 17, at which it recognized some of the trucking industry's finest representatives.

ATA asking for ‘legitimate’ reasons for proposed Hours-of-Service change

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves is questioning whether "legitimate reason" exists to change the current Hours-of-Service rules.

Haldex’s American CEO steps down; will focus on North American market

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The American CEO of Haldex has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the company effective Dec. 1.

Aerofficient opens Canadian subsidiary; lands major Canadian fleet

WINDSOR, Ont. -- New trailer side skirt manufacturer Aerofficient has announced it is opening a Canadian subsidiary in Windsor. The company has also landed a major Canadian customer.

Shippers and carriers to debate issues shaping transportation in 2012 and beyond

BRAMPTON, Ont. - There is a limited number of seats available for November 23rd's  Shipper-Carrier Roundtable, featuring prominent industry stakeholders debating key issues and trends shaping transportation in 2012 and beyond.

Fewer truck-related deaths on US roads in 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The long awaited 2009 truck crash stats from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have finally been released, and they tell a good story.

US Department of Energy commends Kenworth for energy efficient plant

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The US Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized Kenworth's manufacturing plant in Renton, Wash., for its outstanding energy efficiency accomplishments.

Save now, pay us later: FCCC, Enova to offer electric vehicles with no initial up-charge

GAFFNEY, S.C. - Fleets looking to deploy environmentally-friendly electric delivery vehicles in their fleet can now do so without the substantial up-front cost, thanks to a new program from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and Enova.

Leading economist addresses TTA, provides insight into global issues

TORONTO, Ont. -- Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have horded away an unprecedented amount of cash.

COMPETITION WATCH: Erb Group rewarded for promoting healthy workplace

NEW HAMBURG, Ont. -- Erb Group has received a Gold Award from the Waterloo Region's Healthy Workplace Program.

Transport Minister discusses Champlain Bridge replacement with municipal leaders

MONTREAL, Que. -- Just weeks after announcing funding for a new crossing across the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, which would replace the crumbling Champlain Bridge, the feds met with municipal leaders to collect input into the new bridge.