Features

Strong Commercial Vehicle Rebound In 2011? (February 01, 2010)

COLUMBUS, Ind. - ACT Research has forecast that commercial vehicle demand will grow modestly in 2010 and then experience "significant growth" in 2011.

Raydan Posts $1.5M Loss, But Remains Bullish (February 01, 2010)

EDMONTON, Alta. - Canadian suspension manufacturer Raydan Manufacturing reported a $1.5 million net loss for the second quarter, but management says it has reason for optimism.

Canadian Sales Rep Wins North American Award From Arrow Truck Sales (February 01, 2010)

TORONTO, Ont. - Arrow Truck Sales has named Canadian salesperson Vikas Gupta its top North American retail sales associate.

Chevron Concludes Decade Of Testing (February 01, 2010)

SAN RAMON, Cal. - Chevron has announced its Delo line of engine oils, lubricants and coolants are well-tested and fully-compliant with EPA2010 engines.

Navistar Offers To Buy Back Spare Parts (February 01, 2010)

WARRENVILLE, Ill. - Navistar is offering to buy back new, unused parts from fleets wishing to return them in exchange for cash or credit towards future purchases.

The SuperTruck Race Is On (February 01, 2010)

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The race is on. In mid-January, the US Department of Energy wrote the cheques and issued the ambitious challenge to OEMs: Develop a Class 8 SuperTruck that will deliver 50% better fue...

Cummins Engines Receive EPA Certification (February 01, 2010)

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins has been given the EPA nod of approval for its heavy-duty and mid-range engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Medium-Duty Petes Come With New Aero Options (February 01, 2010)

DENTON, Texas - Peterbilt says new fuel-efficiency options for its Model 348 allow it to achieve 12% better fuel mileage than the same truck without the options.

Worried About Freezing? (February 01, 2010)

One of the biggest concerns voiced by customers in the lead-up to EPA2010 is the propensity of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to freeze at -11 C. While OEMs and DEF suppliers say it's a non-issue (the flu...

All Lit Up Over News Coverage Of Olympic Torch Relay (February 01, 2010)

I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt they were overdosed with media coverage of the Olympic torch run.

People (February 01, 2010)

Harper Truck Centres has appointed Michael Donnelly to the position of director of sales. In this role, Donnelly will assume full sales and brand responsibilities for the dealership, overseeing the ne...

Marshall Truck And Trailer Owners Donate $1.7 Million Towards New Apprentice Training Facility (February 01, 2010)

HAMILTON, Ont. - The family of the late Gerald Marshall, founder of Marshall Truck and Trailer, have donated more than $1.7 million towards the development of a new training facility at Mohawk College...

Bison Puts Rolling Tributes To Canadian Military Into Service (February 01, 2010)

WINNIPEG, Man. - Bison Transport has converted two of its trailers into rolling billboards that show appreciation for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Volvo Seeking Safest Fleets For $25,000 Prize (February 01, 2010)

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Volvo Trucks North America is once again looking for the safest fleets in North America with the 2010 Volvo Trucks Safety Awards. Two fleets with the safest driving records and top ...

What Should Be The Trucking Industry’s New Year’s Resolution? (February 01, 2010)

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - There's nothing quite like the new year -and the resolutions that so often come with it -to incite people to get their acts together.