Transportation Freightliner Cascadia; Detroit Diesel DD15 July 1, 2008 PORTLAND, Ore. - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has invested about US$2 billion into the development of its Freightliner Cascadia and Detroit Diesel DD15 engine.
Transportation Bison takes steps to develop in-cab trainers July 1, 2008 WINNIPEG, Man. - Within the next five to 10 years, the dearth of truck drivers is expected to become even more severe, with the majority of the existing labour pool approaching its retirement years.
Transportation Caterpillar will not supply 2010 engines to OEMs July 1, 2008 PEORIA, Ill. - Caterpillar and Navistar International Corp. have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities and to cooperate on a number of engine pla...
Transportation Chevron re-brands lube line July 1, 2008 SAN RAMON, Cal. - Chevron has announced it will be marketing both Chevron and Texaco commercial lubricants under the Chevron banner in the US and Canada.
Transportation RigMaster survives tornado scare July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - With some help from its Canadian staff, APU manufacturer RigMaster Power has restored operations at its Kansas production plant after it was badly damaged by a tornado earlier this yea...
Ryder maintenance exec wins national award preview image Transportation Ryder maintenance exec wins national award July 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - It was business as usual by 3 p. m. on May 29 for Dan Cushing, director of maintenance for Ryder Canada, who found himself sitting at his desk in Mississauga, prepping for a meeting af...
Did you know? (July 01, 2008) preview image Transportation Did you know? (July 01, 2008) July 1, 2008 Skyrocketing diesel pricing is creating a daunting challenge for motor carriers, forcing them to reconsider their approach to fuel management.
Transportation Land ownership issue delays ferry access road upgrades July 1, 2008 WINDSOR, Ont. - Planned multi-million dollar improvements to the Windsor terminal and access road of the truck ferry between Windsor and Detroit are on hold after it was found a piece of connecting ro...
Transportation US truck tonnage down again in April July 1, 2008 ARLINGTON, Va. - US truck tonnage was down again in April, but was 2% better than last April's totals, according to the latest figures released by the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
Transportation In-cab instructor enjoys the challenge July 1, 2008 MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Dave Cousins sounds like a patient man. When he talks, his voice is slow and gentle, and not at all intimidating. With a presence like that, the in-cab instructor must ease the jumpy...
Transportation Westport Innovations posts Q4 loss July 1, 2008 VANCOUVER, B. C. - Despite a dramatic increase in engine shipments, Westport Innovations reported a net loss of $8.1 million in its fourth quarter ended Mar. 31.
Transportation Tires & Wheels (July 01, 2008) July 1, 2008 achieved longer tread life, improved endurance and better irregular wear resistance as well as improved fuel mileage. It also includes deep sipes and four straight, multi-pitched grooves for better tr...
Oil’s not well with fuel costs preview image Transportation Oil’s not well with fuel costs July 1, 2008 Going over my speaking notes while flying to Vancouver to host a half-day session on the impact of fuel price volatility on transportation, I couldn't ignore the strong sense of deja vu.
Transportation Scam targets truck firms July 1, 2008 HAMILTON, Ont. -Several Ontario trucking companies have been targeted by a suspected fuel tax scam which has cost some victims tens of thousands of dollars.
