Truck News

Frost & Sullivan names best engine manufacturer

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. has been given an award for producing the best overall brand of heavy duty truck engines based on the results of an industry survey. Market…

Inland Kenworth expands in US and Canada

KELOWNA, B.C. — Inland Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Kelowna and a new full-service dealership in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque dealership is located at…

Agility taps Andy Douglas for executive role

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Agility Fuel Systems has announced the hiring of Andy Douglas as its new senior vice-president of sales, marketing and customer service. Agility makes alternative fuel storage…

Ellen Voie receives 2014 Babbitt Award

MADISON, Wisc. – During the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) annual convention, founder and CEO of Women in Trucking, Ellen Voie was named the 2014 Frank W. Babbitt…

Accuride Henderson Operations receives manufacturing award

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.—The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) has awarded Accuride’s Henderson Operations steel wheel facility in Kentucky the 2014 Manufacturing Excellence Award. The AME Manufacturing Excellence Award acknowledges best…

Meyers wants you to get educated this weekend

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Now that school is in full swing, it’s time for everyone to buckle down and start learning. This coming Saturday, Meyers Transport wants everyone to get educated…

Volvo unveils new used truck search tool

Screengrab of search tool GREENSBORO, N.C.—In an attempt to simplify the process of finding a high-quality used truck on its Web site, Volvo Trucks has launched its Used Truck…

Oracles offers transportation managers a cloud option

REDWOOD SHORES, Cal.–Oracle has released Oracle Transportation Management Cloud and Oracle Global Trade Management Cloud. The newly offered cloud option enables customers of all sizes to quickly deploy and benefit…

Trailer Wizards adds bays and opens doors

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards Ltd. is showing off its newly expanded facility. The trailer leasing company recently added more space to its Mississauga, Ont.-based trailer service centre, and increased…

New severe duty oil coming from Chevron (eventually)

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Unlike their American neighbours, Canadians hoping to buy Chevron Products Company’s new severe duty oil will have to wait until after the winter’s snows have melted.

Truck News takes the icy plunge

TORONTO — The Truck News team was called out to take the ALS ice bucket challenge. Watch Kathy Penner and Lou Smyrlis in action!  …

Not just tractors and cows: Farm Show photo gallery

WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Even though it bills itself as the event “where farmers meet” Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show offers exhibits of interest to the trucking community as well. Over 42,000…

TST Overland Express gives scholarships to outstanding students

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – This year’s TST Overland Express International Transportation & Customs Scholarships were presented to two worthy students entering their second year of Seneca College’s International Transportation & Customs program.

New 6×2 Dana Spicer tandem axle

KIRKLAND, Wa. – Kenworth’s new 6×2 Class-8 tandem axle works with both dual and wide-base tires. According to the company, the Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 is up to 3%…

Mack offers new Super Econodyne

GREENSBORO, NC — Mack Trucks has a new powertrain suited for regional and bulk haul runs. The MP7 Super Econodyne (SE) puts out 405hp and 1,560 lb.-ft of torque. When…