Kenworth makes ISM its standard Cummins engine August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth Truck Co. will offer Cummins ISM engines as its standard Cummins powerplant starting in January 1999, replacing the M11 series engine line. ISM engin
BCTA optimistic about LCV plan August 1, 2014 PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. -- The British Columbia Trucking Association has asked the province for the authority to operate long-combination vehicles on Hwy. 2 between the B.C.-Alberta b
DaimlerChrysler idles Windsor, Ont., plant for a month August 1, 2014 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Starting today, DaimlerChrysler will idle production at its full-size van and wagon assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for a month because of high inventories
Just the stats: FHWA releases truck crash report August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When you take into account the number of miles traveled by large trucks, the fatal crash involvement rate for large trucks has decreased by 30% in the last 10 y
U.S. truck critics take aim at the industry August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. truckers found themselves on the defensive Friday as one of their most vocal critics, San Francisco-based Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways, released
Report: $17.4 billion needed to improve Canada’s highways August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- A study conducted for the Canadian ministers of transportation shows that it would take more than $17 billion to bring the nation's highway system up to basic standard,
No national safety ratings system until at least 2001 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Provincial transport regulators and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators are huddling this week to decide how to proceed after tests of their various mo
Kline to lead North American sales operations for Meritor HVS August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Automotive has named Dennis Kline vice-president, North American sales, for its Heavy Vehicle Systems business. He succeeds James H. Brown, who will reti
Clarion unveils dashboard PC August 1, 2014 GARDENA, Calif. -- Car-audio specialist Clarion Corp. has introduced a computer for cars and trucks that integrates audio, computing functions, navigation, and wireless communicati
Western Star to open U.S. plant in 2000 August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. -- Pushed to capacity at its manufacturing plant in Kelowna, B.C., Western Star Trucks plans to break ground early next year on a new truck-assembly plant near Charle
Eaton VORAD, Hitachi form research and marketing alliance August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Eaton VORAD subsidiary of Eaton Corp. has signed an agreement with Hitachi Ltd. of Tokyo to speed development of electronics technology for vehicle collision
Meritor to acquire Euclid Industries August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Vehicle component-maker Meritor Automotive said it plans to buy Euclid Industries, supplier and manufacturer of aftermarket replacement parts for a wide range of med
Contrans buys Canadian division of RailAmerica August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Corp. has acquired the most of the operating assets of RailAmerica subsidiary Steel City Carriers and will lease its terminal facility in Sault Ste. Mar
B.C. revokes licensing authority from training schools August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The Insurance Corp. of British Columbia has revoked authority to conduct commercial vehicle drivers' licence exams from private training schools and community colleges
Canadian railways to press for policy reforms August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Canadian railroads need tax breaks and less restrictive regulation in order to achieve the productivity gains necessary to compete effectively against U.S. railroads, sa