Truck News

Manitoulin wins Toyota Canada award

TORONTO, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has been named Toyota Canada’s 2014 Parts Carrier of the Year. The award, in its 14th year, is given to a logistics company that dedicates…

Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval

MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin’s RT600 and RR202 tires have been accepted into the US EPA SmartWay program. The program verifies the tires, or other technologies, have the potential to…

Ryder creates loyalty program

MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System Inc. wants to start rewarding its regular customers. The company has created Ryder RedZone, a loyalty program for its commercial rental customers. It is…

Navistar introduces new truck designed for disaster relief efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Navistar and Terranova GTS showcased its new International DuraStar multi-purpose vehicle at this week’s Aid and International Development Forum Disaster Relief Summit in Washington, D.C. The new truck…

Western Canada takes major step towards harmonization of long combination vehicle regulations

WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation has signed a Western Memorandum of Understanding on Rocky Mountain Doubles (RMDs). The memorandum means that RMDs can now travel on certain routes…

Navistar dealer service training programs get ASE certification

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar’s Dealer Education team got certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence for its dealer training program, the company announced today. “We are pleased to…

MTA names award winners at annual banquet

WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba trucking community came together last week during the Manitoba Trucking Association’s annual Fall Awards Banquet. The event celebrated and gave recognition to the best trucking…

Winners at the OTA annual convention

TORONTO, Ont. – There was plenty of awards given out at the OTA Convention & Executive Conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto last week that honoured the most heroic, safe…

Cummins names components president

COLUMBUS, Ind. — There is a new head of the components group at Cummins Inc. Tracy Embree was named president of the division. As part of her new role she…

Peterbilt Manitoba adds third dealership

SPRINGFIELD, Man. — Peterbilt Manitoba has added a third dealership to its group with the opening of Peterbilt Manitoba-East, a parts and service facility in Springfield, just east of Winnipeg.

Bison O/O named Volvo-CTA National Driver of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. — A Bison Transport owner/operator has been selected as the Volvo-CTA National Driver of the Year. Mark Tricco received the honour, having put together an accident-free 33-year driving…

ATRI seeks input from carriers and drivers on truck platooning

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking fleets to weigh in with their input on truck platooning and its potential to reduce fuel costs. Drivers and…

Chevron introduces new fuel economy 10W-30 motor oil

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Chevron has announced the availability of a new heavy-duty engine oil it says will deliver better fuel economy than commonly used 15W-40 oils at a competitive…

Challenger hosting career fair Nov. 29

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Challenger Motor Freight is hosting its annual career fair Nov. 29. Drivers, owner/operators and trainees from accredited schools, as well as apprentice and licensed mechanics, are all…

Dana expands extended warranty coverage options

MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana has broadened the extended protection plans available for its drive axles used in on-highway applications in the US and Canada. It is now offering optional warranty…