Eaton Launches All-New 10-Speed August 1, 2014 Eaton Corporation has introduced the first model in an all new heavy-duty transmission line called the Lightning Series. Available in July as a fleet-oriented 10-speed rated at 165
Peace Bridge construction looms August 1, 2014 Those of you who use the Peace Bridge border crossing between Fort Erie, Ont., and Buffalo, NY, have three years of construction to look forward to. A so-called 'companion span' wi
Canadians finalists for ‘Highway Heroes’ award August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio (March 11) -- Two Canadian truck drivers have been named finalists in the 1998 Goodyear North America Highway Hero program, the trucking industry's most prestigious awa
Freightliner buys flagship dealer August 1, 2014 Freightliner Corp. has bought its largest Canadian dealership, Freightliner Mid-Ontario Inc. of Mississauga, Ont., from its three principals. It has three locations in the Greater
Lode King wins Saskatchewan Wheat Pool contract August 1, 2014 WINKLER, Man. (March 16) -- The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool has awarded Lode-King Industries a $1.5 million contract to build North America's first central tire inflation (CTI) technol
U.S. to hold hearings on the rise in heavy-vehicle fatalities August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16) -- Reacting to an increase in fatalities linked to trucks and buses, U.S. transportation officials will convene public hearings on April 15 and 16 in Wa
Japan’s electronic toll collection system tapped as global standard August 1, 2014 TOKYO (March 16) -- An electronic toll collection system developed in Japan will become an international standard for Intelligent Transportation Systems projects, a global group of
For-hire growth flat between first halves of 1998 and 1997 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (March 17) -- Compared with the for-hire trucking industry's strong performance throughout most of 1997, first and second quarter 1998 operating results showed little improv
CTA takes up fight against U.S. Customs border tax August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (March 16) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance has joined a chorus of concern from shippers, customs brokers, and other transportation interests over a proposed "access" fees
Merchandise trade surplus surges to highest level in two years August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (March 18) -- Canada's merchandise trade surplus hit $2.73 billion in January, its highest level since February 1997 Statistics Canada reported that exports grew to $28.9
Cummins Wins TWNA Technical Award August 1, 2014 Nashville, Tenn. -- The Cummins Signature 600 engine has won the eighth annual Truck Writers of North America Technical Achievement Award for calendar-year 1998. It's the second ti
Bering ships first trucks August 1, 2014 FRONT ROYAL, Va. (March 18) -- Bering Truck Corp. officially launched its new product line recently with 60 Bering MD Series trucks, which arrived at the Port of Newark, N.J., afte
Fatal accident highlights dangers at rail crossings August 1, 2014 BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (March 18) -- Investigators probing one of the deadliest U.S. passenger train crashes in recent years hope to determine today if the driver of a truck that the tr
Volvo: Would you like a trailer with that? August 1, 2014 GOTHENBURG, Sweden (March 18) -- Volvo Truck Corp. has added an unusual option for truck buyers in Europe: a semi-trailer. The Swedish truck manufacturer announced a co-operativ
CSX to break up Sea-Land August 1, 2014 RICHMOND, Va. (March 18) -- Sea-Land Service, the largest container-shipping company in North America, will be restructured into three separate businesses by corporate parent CSX C