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ATA expresses disappointment in new transportation plan

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Obama administration put forward their transportation plans today, and American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials are not happy. 

Canada Cartage partners with Wireless Links to introduce new fleet management system

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage announced today that it recently partnered with Wireless Links to produce a custom telematics system that offers unique solutions exclusive to Canada Cartage customers.  

Carrier Transicold granted full verification for its EES from CARB

ATHENS, Ga. -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has given Carrier Transicold full verification for its engine emissions system (EES) option as a level 3+ verified diesel emission control device. 

ACT Research: trailer orders consistent, cancellations low

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research, trailer order volumes have slowed in April but large fleets were still providing support. Cancellations were low and posted in the...

SUICIDES BY TRUCK LEAVE MORE THAN ONE VICTIM

The ominous e-mail arrived in my Inbox at 8:04 p.m. last Thursday. It read simply: “I saw this story on the Internet. Are there any other stories that Truck News has done on the topic of suicide by truck? I was the victim of such an act...

CONFUSION OVER 6x2s

I recently posted this interview with Joe ElBehairy, Meritor’s top engineer, about industry trends including the increasing popularity of 6x2 axles. The spec’ saves fleets about 400 lbs and the electronics available today will...

HIGHLAND O/Os IN EXCISE TAX REBATE DISPUTE TO GET PAID

Here’s an update on one of the more interesting stories I’ve ever covered. First, some history. In 1998, Larry Babins, an astute trucking accountant, filed a claim on behalf of several trucking companies that argued diesel fuel...

WELLNESS ADVISOR: A NEW POSITION IN TRUCKING?

If you’re active on Twitter, you’re likely following Jason Jannetta (formerly @urbanhauler, now @speedywellness). He posts fitness and diet advice for other professional drivers. Jason, till recently, drove for The Beer Store, but...

THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS, SO LET’S TREAT THEM AS SUCH

I’m proud to say that Truck News and our entire group of transportation publications is the exclusive media sponsor of the Ontario Truck Driving Championships to be held July 11-12 in Barrie. These driving championships - held right...

Mack donates truck to live auction

GREENSBORO, NC -- Mack Trucks donated a truck to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) live auction, taking place on April 30 at WasteExpo 2014.

ATA calls on Obama administration for real solutions concerning transportation plans

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Trucking industry leaders are calling on the Obama administration to focus on real solutions to America’s troubles concerning infrastructure funding. 

Contrans sells off waste collection subsidiaries

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group has announced it is selling its waste collection businesses to GFL Environmental.

Driver left to pick up the pieces after truck used in suicide

OSHAWA, Ont. -- When Adam Lowry pulled back the curtains of his bunk on the morning of April 18, there was nothing to indicate this would be the day everything changed. It was Good Friday, a cool but pleasant spring day and considering the...

Novacab presents new distribution plan for its heating and cooling systems

CANDIAC, Que. -- Novacab announced its distribution plan for the USA and Canada yesterday. 

Tough winter for TransForce

MONTREAL,   Que. – Old man winter was at least partially to blame for a mixed Q1 economic report from TransForce Inc.