Truck News

CTA wants triage inspections to count towards carrier’s record

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to include screen - or triage - inspections in its data.

Ridewell Suspensions adds new engineer

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Ridewell Suspensions has added Matthew Koontz to its engineering team.

US carriers don’t want government help to control detention time

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Board of Directors has told US lawmakers it doesn't need their help in enforcing equipment and driver detention time limits.

Class 8 order backlog grows

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for Class 8 trucks in North America totaled 38,100 units in April, up 31% from March levels and 157% year-over-year.

TransCore Canadian Freight Index softens in April

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's sizzling spot market cooled in April after record-breaking freight availability in March.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce doubles Q1 profit

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce more than doubled its Q1 adjusted profit (which excludes the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of derivatives and of items that are not in the Company's normal business) from a year ago to $12.2 million.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com and Michelin have teamed up to present a 10-part video series on Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator.

KRTS, Old Republic to host two-day train-the-trainer course

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- KRTS Transportation Specialists and Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada will be hosting a two-day train-the-trainer course at KRTS headquarters in Caledonia next month.

COMPETITION WATCH: Cathcart Trucking sold to Eclipse Distribution Solutions

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. -- Cathcart Trucking has been acquired by Eclipse Distribution Solutions but will continue to operate under its existing name out of its existing location, the companies announced to local media.

CTA looking to new parliamentary committee to help answer fuel price questions

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has applauded a recent government decision that will see refiners, distributors and retailers to come to Ottawa to appear before a parliamentary committee and explain their pricing methods to...

US trucking groups back proposed reintroduction of Jason’s Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Members of the US trucking industry are applauding the proposed reintroduction of Jason's Law, which looks to address truck parking shortages and improve conditions at current truck parking facilities.

New side rollover protection system available on Class 8 Petes

DENTON, Texas -- IMMI RollTek side rollover protection is now available on all Peterbilt Class 8 vehicles, the company has announced. The RollTek protection system has been integrated in the Atlas Premium Air Ride, high back driver's seat.

Stage set for continued commercial vehicle recovery: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The stage has been set for a long run-up in demand across the medium-duty and heavy-duty truck and commercial trailer segments, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

CBM’s Les Wakeling named Maintenance Manager of the Year

MARKHAM, Ont. -- More than 35 years of meticulous maintenance has earned Les Wakeling of Canadian Building Materials the prestigious Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year award.

Coalition formed to fight proposed biodiesel mandate

TORONTO, Ont. -- Following the dramatic spike in fuel prices today, a coalition of Canadian on-road diesel fuel user associations is raising the alarm over the price impact that a government-imposed biodiesel mandate would have on its members.