Regina truck dealership named Kenworth Dealer of the Year preview image Transportation Regina truck dealership named Kenworth Dealer of the Year April 1, 2008 REGINA, Sask. - A Saskatchewan Kenworth dealership has been recognized as an international leader in sales, service and operation, by its US corporate headquarters.
Transportation Volvo, Mack to waive shipping costs on emergency parts (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 GREENSBORO, N. C. - Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are launching a new program that will eliminate freight charges for most emergency replacement parts, the companies have announced. The p...
Survival of the Fittest Part 3 preview image Transportation Survival of the Fittest Part 3 April 1, 2008 The story so far... Mark has been eating all-day breakfasts at greasy spoons for months and when he finishes breakfast, his pants don't fit him any more. He pokes a hole in his belt to solve the probl...
Transportation Eaton receives largest ever order of hybrid systems April 1, 2008 ATLANTA, Ga. - Eaton Corp. received its largest single order of hybrid electric drivetrains in late February.
Transportation Canadian dealers named North America’s best for Kenworth, Pete April 1, 2008 REGINA, Sask. - A Saskatchewan Kenworth dealership has been recognized as an international leader in sales, service and operation, by its US corporate headquarters.
Transportation Truck fleets among best managed firms April 1, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. - Transportation companies continue to dominate the annual list of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award. New among transportation companies on the list of the top 50 Best Managed Win...
Transportation UPS Canada goes from brown to green with propane trucks April 1, 2008 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - UPS Canada will be rolling out 139 additional cleaner-burning, propane delivery trucks. The majority of these vehicles will be deployed in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta and the rest ...
Transportation How would you redesign Canada’s rest stops? April 1, 2008 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - In Joanne Ritchie's monthly column in the January issue of Truck West, the executive director of the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada touched on the marked lack of r...
Transportation Renewable diesel surviving winter weather April 1, 2008 By Jan Westell EDMONTON, Alta. - The results of Canada's largest cold-weather, onroad demonstration of renewable diesel, just a few months into a 10-month test, are looking positive, especially in lig...
Transportation Off the beaten path April 1, 2008 PRINCE GEORGE, B. C. - A few decades ago, B. C. logging roads were designed for one main use: hauling logs. The public was warned to stay off, at least during regular log hauling activity, or face the...
Transportation Understanding, and controlling driver turnover costs April 1, 2008 By Jan Westell LANGLEY, B. C. - A shortage of drivers is an ongoing problem for the trucking industry, and expected to get worse over the next five years. However, the high turnover rate related to th...
Transportation First hour of driving most dangerous: FMCSA April 1, 2008 By Jan Westell WASHINGTON, D. C. - In a study to determine the safety of driving a truck over a period of one to 11 hours, it was revealed that the first hour is the most dangerous - by far.
Transportation Volvo, Mack to waive parts shipping charges April 1, 2008 GREENSBORO, N. C. - Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are launching a new program that will eliminate freight charges for most emergency replacement parts, the companies have announced. The p...
Transportation Forest Council offers safety course for O/Os April 1, 2008 PRINCE GEORGE, B. C. - The B. C. Forest Safety Council is offering a series of Individual Owner/Operator (IOO) SAFEty courses for independent owner/operators.
Transportation Lighting (April 01, 2008) April 1, 2008 Peterson Manufacturing has introduced a white LED work light, comprised of 10 super high-output white diodes, designed to provide even lighting for work areas. The M907 is four inches in diameter and ...
