New Brunswick now allows full-sized TrailerTails preview image Equipment New Brunswick now allows full-sized TrailerTails December 16, 2014 Keltic Transportation equips 90 trailers with the devices
Equipment Link Manufacturing achieves ISO 14001 certification December 16, 2014 SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Link Manufacturing has achieved an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certificate for operations at its Iowa plant, home to production of cab suspensions, auxiliary suspensions,…
Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12 preview image Equipment Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12 December 5, 2014 DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Diesel Corp. has standardized some transmission options. The company has decided to include its Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system on any Detroit D12 automated manual that…
Sustainability SmartTruck Systems names new Canadian rep December 5, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. — SmartTruck Systems has named a new Canadian business development manager. John Manchulenko will represent the brand in Canada, allowing the company to serve dealers directly in the…
Business Management Charity cleaning up trucking industry December 4, 2014 Mississauga, Ont. – A new charitable initiative is finding support in the trucking community. The Trucks for Change Network, which became known for matching logistics service providers with non-profit organizations…
Sustainability Volvo Trucks’ Virginia plant now powered by carbon-neutral electricity December 3, 2014 DUBLIN, Va. – Electricity used at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) plant is now carbon neutral, the company announced today. As of November of this year, 100% of the…
Business Management Westport snaps up alt-fuel company December 3, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Westport Innovations Inc. has picked up a European company known for its expertise in direct injection liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) technology. The company acquired Prins Autogassystemen Holding…
Equipment Canadian Tire to deploy North America’s first 60-ft. containers November 28, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Having already pioneered the 53-ft. intermodal container in 1994, Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-ft. container that has received government approval and…
Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval preview image Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval November 20, 2014 MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin’s RT600 and RR202 tires have been accepted into the US EPA SmartWay program. The program verifies the tires, or other technologies, have the potential to…
Mobile and IT ATRI seeks input from carriers and drivers on truck platooning November 17, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking fleets to weigh in with their input on truck platooning and its potential to reduce fuel costs. Drivers and…
Doing it the SmartWay preview image Sustainability Doing it the SmartWay November 13, 2014 When Challenger Motor Freight joined the US Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Partnership Program in 2006, the company was already actively managing its fuel consumption. You don’t grow a company from…
Equipment Smart Truck Canada ends distribution agreement for SmartTruck undertray devices November 12, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. — Smart Truck Canada says it is ending its relationship with Smart Truck Systems, as a distributor of its trailer undertray devices. Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Smart Truck…
Equipment Natural gas truck market to continue growing, but more slowly: ACT November 12, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. — The adoption of natural gas as an alternative to diesel fuel in the heavy-duty truck segment will continue to grow, but at a slower pace than first…
Navigating the roadblocks preview image Equipment Navigating the roadblocks November 5, 2014 Figuring out how to make a self-driving truck is the easy part. Integrating autonomous technology into society is where the challenge truly begins.
Business Management Money PIT November 4, 2014 Non-profit organization helps fleets save fuel and earn government rebates
