Out of Service Rate Improves at Roadcheck 2005 August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (June 24, 2005) -- For the first time in three years, both vehicle and driver out of service rates dropped at Roadcheck 2005.
Trucking group weighs in on anti-idling, border wait tracking August 1, 2014 There's no summer lull for the Canadian Trucking Alliance, which has put lobbying efforts in high gear these last couple weeks. Among several other proj
Mitsubishi Fuso to make new truck for Sterling August 1, 2014 TOKYO, (July 7, 2005) -- Sterling Trucks will roll out a new mid-sized truck based on the platform of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck's Canter cabover vehicle.
Owner-ops pay most for maintenance: HDMA study August 1, 2014 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (July 8, 2005) -- As a heavy truck category, U.S. owner-operators pay the highest per mile maintenance costs according to a new study.
Cat Applauds U.S. Retrofit Emissions Bill August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill -- Caterpillar has announced it supports legislation in the U.S. Senate that will improve the availability of clean-diesel emissions technology for old
Spectra gets ISO certification August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (July 15, 2005) -- Brake stroke indication system maker Spectra Inc. reports that its wholly- owned subsidiary, Spectra Products Inc., has received ISO 9001:2000 certifica
Hino Motors opens Michigan HQ August 1, 2014 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (July 19, 2005) -- Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A has opened a new U.S. headquarters and Sales Service Training Center in Farmington Hills, Mich. "In m
TSE Brakes standard for Arvin trailer brake prods August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (July 19, 2005) -- ArvinMeritor has informed its OEM trailer product customers that it has selected TSE brake chambers as the production standard for all its North Amer
New Fuel Efficiency Program Makes Debut August 1, 2014 FERGUS, Ont. (July 22, 2005) -- The newest professional driver fuel-efficiency training program will be launched at the Fergus Truck Show in Ontario this weekend. The SmartDriv
Mack preps customers for ’07 August 1, 2014 As part of its ongoing effort to provide as much information as possible about the upcoming 2007 emission regulations, Mack Trucks is conducti
Freightliner offers quick delivery August 1, 2014 Freightliner offers model-year 2006 Columbias with 30-day delivery.
Natural gas trucks will be ahead of curve if fuel stays high: Westport August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, (Aug. 3, 2005) -- An American study shows that heavy-duty natural gas vehicles with 2010 technology will be cost-competitive with their diesel counterparts and markedly
Cummins engineer honoured for off-highway work; company produces 750,000th engine August 1, 2014 Dr. John C. Wall, vice-president and chief technical officer of Cummins, Inc. has been selected to receive the 2005 SAE Sid Olsen Engineering Mana
Diesel particulate filters make the grade in Alberta August 1, 2014 EDMONTON, (Aug. 8, 2005) -- As part of its ongoing interest in exploring ways to reduce vehicle emissions in urban areas, the Clean Air Strategic Alliance has just completed a comp
Ontario Size & Weight Reforms Seminar: The Sequel August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 15, 2005) -- The Ontario Trucking Association will host another educational seminar on Ontario's upcoming vehicle weight and dimension reforms.
