Carrier Transicold offers 2010 reefer engines early to extend CARB compliance life preview image Regulations Carrier Transicold offers 2010 reefer engines early to extend CARB compliance life October 15, 2009 ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold says it is rolling out transport refrigeration units (TRUs) that comply...
Regulations Three Canadian fleets recognized as top fuel-savers by SmartWay October 8, 2009 LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Three Canadian carriers were recognized this week by the EPA SmartWay program for sign...
Regulations Ontario announces Oct. 26 enforcement date for cell ban; CBs get 3-year grace period October 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario’s cell phone ban for drivers will kick in Oct. 26, with fines of up to $50...
Regulations Breakfast seminar series to focus on greening the fleet September 21, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. -- Fleet Challenge Ontario is hosting a four-part breakfast series to address issues relati...
Regulations Volvo to test DME alternative fuel in Europe September 21, 2009 GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Volvo is continuing to test the viability of alternative fuel dimethylether (DME) t...
Regulations Continental shipping SmartWay-certified tires via SmartWay member carriers August 13, 2009 FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire North America claims it has officially exceeded its goal of complying...
Regulations FMCSA proposal will save Canadian carriers, insurers money August 11, 2009 OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is commending the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad...
Daimler Trucks North America announces 2010 pricing August 6, 2009 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit Diesel engines using BlueTec selectiv...
Regulations Bendix welcomes new NHTSA stopping distance requirements August 4, 2009 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is welcoming new stopping distance requirements announced ...
Regulations ArvinMeritor says new brake line will meet new stopping distance requirements July 29, 2009 TROY, Mich. -- If there’s any advantage to the much delayed and long drawn out implementation of ne...
Regulations Ontario trucking getting ‘greener’ but barriers to investment still exist July 27, 2009 TORONTO, Ont.-- Despite current economic conditions and financial pressures, Ontario trucking companies a...
European SCR manufacturer increases NA presence July 23, 2009 NOVI, Mich. -- A European manufacturer of vehicle exhaust aftertreatment systems is establishing a major ...
Regulations Mack says bring on EPA2010 July 21, 2009 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks’ plans to start production on its EPA2010-compliant trucks are continu...
Regulations Bradley addresses Canadian, American legislators on border issues July 14, 2009 BOISE, Idaho -- Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) chief David Bradley travelled to Idaho this week to warn Cana...
Regulations Alberta cracks down on commercial vehicles in June July 6, 2009 EDMONTON, Alta. -- Surprise commercial vehicle enforcement blitzes across Alberta in June netted 1,202 charges...