Truck News

Continental Tire announces launch of major retread initiative

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire has announced a major foray into retreading, which will offer retreads of each of its tread designs and offer a complete life-cycle tire solution for fleets.

Hankook to build massive new R&D facility in Korea

DAEJEON, Korea -- Hankook Tire has announced it is building a new research and development center in Korea, which at 66,000 square metres will be the largest R&D center in the country.

CalArk CEO wins Influential Woman of the Year award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- CalArk International CEO Rochelle Gorman has won the inaugural "Influential Woman of the Year" award. The award, sponsored by Navistar and the Women in Trucking Association, was presented at a ceremony during the Truckload...

MacKinnon VP named chairman of TCA’s Open Deck Division

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Rick Miller, senior vice-president of operations for MacKinnon Transport, has taken up the post of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Open Deck Division. Miller took charge of the division during TCA's...

Kelron Logistics launches new intermodal xervice

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kelron Logistics, a North American full service transportation logistics solutions provider, now offers Intermodal service throughout North America.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Exalta Transport

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Manitoulin Transport has expanded its western presence by acquiring Exalta Transport.

Fremont, Paramount win overall Best Fleets to Drive For awards

SAN DIEGO, Cal. -- Fremont Contract Carriers of Fremont, Nebraska and Paramount Freight Systems of Ft. Myers, Florida were named the Best Fleets to Drive For, for company drivers and owner/operators respectively.

TCA throws support behind EOBR mandate

SAN DIEGO, Cal. -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) board agreed at its annual convention that it would support regulations mandating the use of electronic on-board recorders to track driver hours-of-service.

Nova Scotia looks to bring roadwork in-house, threatens to kill 80/20 rule

TRURO, N.S. -- Nova Scotia documents, uncovered by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through the Access to Information Act, have revealed the province plans to get into the roadbuilding and quarry operations business and will kill the so-called...

PeopleNet profits soar in 2010

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet's profits rose 39% in 2010 over the previous fiscal year, thanks in part to more than 200 fleets adopting the company's technology during the year, officials said.

Hino’s new Classes 4 and 5 cabovers make big splash at Work Truck Show

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Hino's new cabover Classes 4-5 models 155 and 195 - and hybrid-electric versions of the same - were introduced amid much fanfare at the recent Work Truck Show.

Class 8 net orders surge, commercial trailer orders stay strong in January

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for Class 8 vehicles continued to surge in January and, despite a modest falloff, commercial trailer orders remained strong, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Continued strong demand for equipment indicates...

Hwy 407 to be extended eastward

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Liberal government is planning to extend Highway 407 toward Peterborough, according to a report on thestar.com.

Manitoba Trucking Association announces new executive team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected its officers and executive committee members for the 2011/2012 term at its 79th annual general meeting. Elected were:

OK Tire, ERS partner to provide 24-hour roadside assistance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- OK Tire has partnered with Emergency Road Services Corporation (ERS) to provide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance for the commercial trucking industry in both Canada and the US.