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Peterbilt announces upgrades across entire product line

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A new front suspension, wider availability of ComfortClass and enhancements to the company's medium-duty truck dashes are highlights of Peterbilt's press conference held at this year...

Western Star, J&J Truck Bodies offer severe-service body

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Western Star Trucks has announced it is collaborating with J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers to build what the two companies refer to as the "ultimate truck for extreme-duty mining...

Purolator inks deal with Teamsters

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Purolator Courier and Teamsters Canada have reached a tentative agreement for a contract renewal for Purolator's couriers, package handlers, transport truck drivers and owner/opera...

Cobra previews Bluetooth CB radio

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Interest was high at the Cobra Electronics booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show. However, the new product that was causing such a stir, a CB radio with Bluetooth wireless technolog...

New online risk management tool designed for private fleets

ORLANDO, Fla. - Vigillo has developed an online risk management tool for private fleets, which the company said helps fleets "develop operational improvements and identify and avoid risk."

Daimler Trucks North America defends its decision to adopt SCR

By James Menzies LOUISVILLE, Ky. - During its press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Daimler Trucks North America took aim at what it referred to as "misinformation campaigns" and "scare t...

You Said it…

TORONTO, Ont. - The following are snippets from the many letters and e-mails Truck News received since posting information about Ontario's new speed limiter legislation on trucknews.com:

Freightliner introduces new version of Cascadia, more options for Class 8 trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner introduced a new version of the Cascadia at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which features a 72-inch sleeper.

New Winnipeg repair shop opens its doors

By Jan Westell WINNIPEG, Man. - Winnipeg is located almost at the halfway point of the busiest transportation route in the country, the Trans-Canada Highway, which makes it an ideal location for an in...

LCVs get green light in N. B.

FREDERICTON, N. B. - Applications from the trucking industry to operate long combination vehicles (LCVs) under special permit on four-lane highways in New Brunswick will be accepted by the Department ...

Cummins makes headway in North American engine market

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Despite a slowing US economy and inconsistent freight volumes south of the border, Cummins said it enjoyed its best year ever in 2007 and is poised to continue its growth in the comi...

Schneider National launches fuel hauling division in the US

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Schneider National has launched a new fuelhauling service in the US.

B. C. puts the brakes on high-polluting trucks with new regulations, fines

VANCOUVER, B. C. - Drivers of trucks that emit smoke are now subject to fines in B. C., thanks to a law that was announced recently by the provincial government.

New options for Thermo King reefers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Thermo King has introduced new options for its trailer refrigeration units (TRUs), including an electric standby option and an environmental management system.

People (May 01, 2008)

Navistar Canada has announced that Karen Thomas has accepted the position of regional parts manager for Canada. Thomas brings 35 years of extensive heavy truck parts industry experience. Her career ha...