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Container barges on the Fraser River may reduce pollution, at a cost

SURREY, B. C. - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is promoting a plan to use the Fraser River as a transportation route for shipping containers on barges.

Vanguard showcases upgrades at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Vanguard National Trailer displayed a variety of new products at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including improvements to technological access. Vanguard has designed an electronic us...

Even in tough times, try to see the glass as half full

The latest buzzwords echoed around industry boardrooms these days usually include "Market downturn," "Soft business conditions" and "It's a little slow these days."

Goodyear names Highway Hero during emotional ceremony

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - There were very few dry eyes in the building when Goodyear named its annual Highway Hero at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Grote introduces four new LED product lines

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - At this year's Mid-America Trucking show, Grote announced several additions to its LED product line, including a new LED work lamp.

Do you support Ontario’s proposed speed limiter Bill?

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. -Well, it's finally happened. After months of talking about it, the provincial government has finally put forward a bill that, if passed, would require all trucks operating in Ontari...

Peterbilt expanding line of hybrid and natural gas trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Peterbilt's medium-duty hybrid trucks will be in full production this summer, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Eaton, Dana renew Roadranger marketing deal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ten years after diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and Dana Holding Corporation created the original Roadranger marketing organization, the two companies have agre...

Mack launches Rawhide version of Pinnacle highway tractor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Mack unveiled what one official is calling "the most opulent truck ever offered within the Mack product line" at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Phillips introduces more durable nosebox

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - When a US trucking fleet required a larger nosebox for its trailers' expanding electronic requirements, Phillips set out to develop a larger and more durable compartment.

Stahl named top Peterbilt dealer

EDMONTON, Alta. - Stahl Peterbilt, with dealerships in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray, Alta. has been named the company's Dealer of the Year.

Heated trailer roofs coming to Canada?

By James Menzies TORONTO, Ont. - This winter, Truck News received reports the O. P. P. were targeting truckers who had snow and ice built up on their trailer tops. It poses quite the quandary for driv...

Sterling adds new engine option

ATLANTA, Ga. - Sterling has announced it is now offering the Cummins ISL 8.9-litre engine on its Set-Forward L-Line 111-inch BBC model as well as the Set-Back L-Line 113-inch BBC model.

International celebrates MD success

ATLANTA, Ga. - As the first OEM to announce it will meet EPA2010 emissions standards on its medium-duty engines without selective catalytic reduction (SCR), International officials say they're poised ...

Michelin wins truck writers’ tech award

ORLANDO, Fla. - Michelin's Durable Technologies is this year's recipient of the Truck Writers of North America's (TWNA's) Technical Achievement Award.