Features

Behind the headlines (November 01, 2007)

In October we launched our newest online venture, Transportation Matters, a dynamic webcast which examines the issues, trends and people behind today's transportation headlines. The engaging program, ...

The trucking industry’s perfect storm: 2007 edition

As a derived demand industry, the trucking industry's prospects are to a great extent a reflection of economic conditions. In Canada, the economy is made up of distinct regional economies. The followi...

New products

Thomas-Ritt Associates has partnered with the Municipal Health and Safety Association to create a series of high-impact safety posters. The posters feature attention-grabbing images and provocative he...

APPS Group strengthens western operations

CALGARY, Alta. - In a strategic move designed to strengthen its operations across Canada, APPS Transport Group has taken over the terminal operations of Western Reload, an intermodal service provider ...

CN purchases American railway

MONTREAL, Que. - Canadian National (CN) Railway has purchased the majority of Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company.

Road test: The 4x4s are coming

WOODSTOCK, Ont. - Hino has some nice surprises in its 2008 line-up. Its new 358 model 4x4 is a beefed-up version of its 338 model, with an upgraded rear axle that will increase its GVW to 35,000 lbs a...

Design your own hood

WEST MIDDLESEX, Penn. - For the "big idea" trucker who lacks the time, the tools or the technical prowess to create their own designs, Jones Performance Products has come up with a solution. The Penns...

Unlocking the truth

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Kenworth allows aluminum hubs with disc brakes

KIRKLAND, Wash. - Kenworth has made aluminum hubs an option on front and rear axles of Class 8 trucks equipped with Bendix air disc brakes.

Allison Transmission excited about new ownership group

TORONTO, Ont. - Allison Transmission has announced its change of ownership signals a positive change for the company.

Pre-buy not to blame for low sales

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Arrow offering training for O/Os

TORONTO, Ont. - Arrow Truck Sales and CarriersEdge have teamed up to offer the CarriersEdge/Humber College Certificate in Small Business Management for the Trucking Industry with each truck purchase.

Sterling wins J.D. Power award for dealer service

REDFORD, Mich. - Sterling has taken top honours in the Heavy-Duty Truck Dealer Service category of the J.D. Power & Associates awards.

Concerned about Mexican truck program

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Volvo’s first 2010 field test trucks now in service

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Volvo Trucks North America is getting an early jump on the next round of emissions standards, and has already delivered its first EPA2010 field test trucks.