Truck News

CTA gives positive reaction to new majority government

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is looking forward to a period of economic stability following the election of the Conservative Party in a majority government last night.

Navistar names new VP of custom products division

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar has named William H. Osborne as its vice-president of its custom products division. In this role, Osborne will have accountability for Navistar's Monaco RV and Workhorse business units. Osborne was appointed to...

Wajax buys Harper Power Products for $21.6 million

TORONTO -- Wajax Corp. has bought Ontario-based truck engine and generator distributor Harper Power Products for $21.6 million. Harper is an authorized distributor for Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz, MTU engines and MTU generators and Allison...

Western carriers win safety awards from petroleum group

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute has recognized four transportation companies who completed the safe delivery of petroleum products in 2010 its carrier safety awards ceremony on April 27.

ATA applauds increase in truck driver seatbelt usage

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is tipping its hat to industry and law enforcement groups, as well as the federal government, for their efforts to improve seatbelt usage among commercial truck drivers, after a reported a 4%...

Canadian to serve as Kenworth Parts Council chair

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has named its 2011 Kenworth Parts Council members, including a Canadian woman that will serve as chair. Jo Frost of Edmonton Kenworth in Edmonton, Alta. will serve as chairperson of the council, which consists of...

Ontario carriers remain cautiously optimistic

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario carriers remain optimistic, but they do have concerns weighing on their minds, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Business e-Pulse Survey.

Freightliner expands vocational line to fill Sterling’s void

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A (trucking) tool for every job. That was the theme of a recent Freightliner press event in which the company introduced two trucks and proclaimed its recommitment to the diverse and sometimes complex vocational...

Want to grow?

After two years of unprecedented pressure on margins, maximizing profitability during the upturn in demand tops the agenda for most shippers. Dr. Alan Saipe and I presented our annual look at transportation trends during the recent SCL-CITA...

Canadian fleets will soon be subject to same fuel economy regs as in the US

Canadian regulators are planning to mirror the impending fuel economy regulations for heavy-duty trucks in the US, presenting it as a greenhouse gas emissions-reducing program here at home.

Dealing with DPFs and DEF

Their acronyms may sound alike, but the care and attention required of DPFs and DEF are very much different.

Getting a charge out of hybrids, electric vehicles

With each passing year, itÕs becoming more economically viable to introduce low-emission hybrids or no-emission electric vehicles into an urban truck fleet.

Leading the way

Successful dispatchers display a number of traits whenever they are on the job. They need to be well-organized, analyze situations which can change with every load, and make the decisive calls that reflect customer needs and industry...

an ounce of prevention

Competitors often acquire confidential information such as customer lists through former employees of a business.  If an employee leaves a business and discloses confidential information to a new employer who is a competitor, it can be...

remaking Uncle Sam

Competitors often acquire confidential information such as customer lists through former employees of a business.  If an employee leaves a business and discloses confidential information to a new employer who is a competitor, it can be...