Truck News

Saskatchewan continues to build high clearance trucking corridor

KENASTON, Sask. -- Saskatchewan continues to develop a high clearance corridor for overheight loads, most recently turning its attention to Hwy. 15 east of Kenaston.

Wayne Marshall named Truck Service Expert of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Wayne Marshall of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair has won the prestigious Truck Service Expert of the Year award, presented by the HDA Truck Pride.

Fuel pricing expert backs CTA concerns about biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is bringing attention to claims by a petroleum pricing expert that support the group's contention that Canada's biodiesel mandate will drive up fuel prices.

Ontario truck blitz to kick off tomorrow

AURORA, Ont. -- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation and other agencies are combining to target commercial vehicles through Operation Corridor, beginning tomorrow morning.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Understanding and maximizing revenue

TORONTO, Ont. -- Maximizing revenue is all about planning, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada explains in Part 3 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator.

PeopleNet unveils new generation Blu.2 onboard computer

TORONTO, Ont. -- PeopleNet has come out with a sleeker, more powerful version of its Blu in-cab computing system, which will be available to customers for about the same price as the original version, the company announced.

Former FMCSA staffer casts doubt on group’s HoS research

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's research division has said the studies provided by the FMCSA to support its hours-of-service proposal contain many problems and can't be relied on to support...

Daimler plans to ramp up production, hire additional 1,400 employees

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, N.C. and Portland, Ore. truck manufacturing plants during the last half of 2011. Production and...

Gord Peddle named chair of CTHRC

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Gord Peddle, vice-president and chief operating officer of Atlantica Diversified Transportation Systems, has been named chair of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council's (CTHRC) board of directors.

Trucking groups call for examination of truck ‘crashworthiness’ standards

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations and the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association are calling on the federal government to begin researching how standards for crashworthiness for heavy trucks could benefit professional...

Kamloops trucker named B.C. driver of year

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Lorne Hanson, a veteran driver of logging trucks, has received the B.C. Driver of the Year award for 2011 at the B.C. Trucking Association's annual management conference in Kelowna. Hanson won for his 36-year, accident-free...

Michelin upgrades most popular steer tire, promises 30% more miles

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin's popular XZA3 steer tire is being retired to make room for the XZA3+ Evertread, which promises the same fuel-saving performance while providing 30% more miles than its competitors.

New transportation recruiters council being formed

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- A new council for recruiters in the transportation industry is in the process of is being formed.

Bendix wins product leadership award for Wingman Advanced technology

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has won the Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American Product Leadership of the Year Award in the commercial vehicle safety systems market.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac acquires Benson Tank Lines

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has announced it has purchased Benson Tank Lines for $4 million.