Today's Trucking Staff

ATA backs off anti-biodiesel policy

After being barraged by criticism over its call to limit biodiesel nationwide, the American Trucking Associations' now says it will advocate B5 vbiodiesel blends (5 percent biodiesel).

THERMO KING’S ANTI-IDLING SOLUTION

Thermo King recently introduced the TriPac auxiliary heating/cooling temperature-management system, originally designed by a TK dealer.

VOLVO’S 2007 ENGINES

Volvo Trucks North America's lineup of engines to meet 2007 emissions standards will include 11- and 13-liter models, in addition to a revised version of the 16-liter Volvo D16.

MACK OFFERS STABILITY PROTECTION

Mack highway models are now available with Bendix ABS-6 Advanced including the ESP vehicle stability system.

Three new PacLease facilities open in SW Ontario

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- PACCAR Leasing has added three new full-service Peterbilt of Ontario Group, Leasing Division locations in Ayr, Woodstock, and Hagersville, Ontario.

MACK’S MP ENGINE

Mack's new MP7 engine is available in the initial offerings of both the new Pinnacle and Granite models.

Ottawa says new bill cracks down on fuel price gouging

OTTAWA, -- The federal government has introduced legislation that it says will add market transparency and accountability and crack down on conspiracy among industries.

Powertrains will need modification: Analysts

Manufacturers of class 6-8 truck powertrain systems are expected to focus increasingly on redesigning their products to help truck owners meet EPA regulations.

Ottawa publishes new low-sulfur rules for off-road diesel

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Environmental Protection Act is being amended in order to bring down sulfur content in off-road diesel engines starting in 2007.

Goodyear, tire group join forces on certification

AKRON, Ohio, -- In what the company says is a continued effort to strengthen commercial tire service revenues, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it has teamed up with the Tire Industry Association to offer certified tire technician training.

Pete opens new Ontario dealer and PacLease facility

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Premier Peterbilt Inc. has announce the opening of its newest store, Premier Peterbilt Hamilton, slated for opening in December 2005.

Manitoba Pumps up Biodiesel, Minnesota Backs Off

The province of Manitoba has followed Ontario's lead and cut the taxes applied to bulk sales of biodiesel in order to encourage more companies to produce it.

Hino likely to build truck plant in Ontario: Report

TORONTO -- Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to open a Hino Motors medium-duty truck assembly plant in Ontario next year, according to a report in the Journal of Commerce.

Holland taps former Volvo Trucks Canada chief to head up sales & service

HOLLAND, Mich. -- Holland USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Holland Group, Inc. (Holland), has announced that Michael O'Connell has assumed the position of vice president of sales & service and is now responsible for the leadership of all Holland sales, customer service and order activities.

BRING THE HEAT: WINTER CHECKS

Winter's here, sad to say. Don't forget to check your heating system.