EPA investigating pre-buy phenomenon August 1, 2014 (May 15, 2002) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly investigating allegations that truck engine makers have been encouraging customers to "pre-buy" engines bef
Trailmobile Canada adds Remorques Performance to dealer network August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (May 16, 2002) -- Trailmobile Canada Ltd. has named Remorques Performance as its new dealer for Quebec and eastern Ontario. Remorques Performance is located in
TripPak EXPRESS network expanding to Canada August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2002) -- Truckload Management Inc. (TMI), operator of the TripPak EXPRESS network of drop boxes for speedy document pickup and delivery, said it will expa
Cummins Westport names Muench vice chairman August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER (May 27, 2002) -- Cummins Westport has appointed Guff Muench as vice chairman of its board of directors and Hugh Foden as president. The changes are designed to allow Cum
DOT sets March 2003 deadline for new hours of service regs August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 27, 2002) -- The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has set a March 2003 deadline to issue a final rule on the number of hours a truck driver may work. The date was pa
Kenworth names body shop council members for 2002 August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 27, 2002) -- Kenworth Truck Co. has named Dave Grim of Kenworth Sales Co. in Spokane, Wash., chairman of the truck manufacturer's 2002 Body Shop Council. The c
CTA weighs in on NHTSA proposal requiring retroactive FMVSS labels August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (May 27, 2002) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance said a U.S. proposal imposing new labeling requirements on trucks and trailers for sale in Canada is not only unnecessary bu
Study recommends U.S. consider longer, heavier trucks August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 27, 2002, via truckinginfo.com) -- A study requested by Congress recommends that the federal government consider allowing heavier trucks and longer combination vehi
U.S. DOT numbers required on trucks by July 3 August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 27, 2002) -- On July 3, all trucks operating in interstate commerce should have the USDOT number on both sides of the cab. Use of the DOT number instead of the I
Highland Transport launches logistics group August 1, 2014 MARKHAM, Ont. (May 27, 2002) -- Highland Transport, one of Canada's largest truckload carriers, will form a third-party logistics division. Highland Logistics will broker full
Haldex ASA factory receives Freightliner Masters of Quality award August 1, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 27, 2002) -- Haldex announced that it has received the Freightliner Masters of Quality supplier quality award for its Blue Springs, Mo., facility, which manuf
Oklahoma DOT announces I-40 detours August 1, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY (May 30, 2002) -- The Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation is rerouting traffic after a 500-foot section of Interstate 40 collapsed and fell into the Arkansas River on Su
Rescue work, routing problems continue after I-40 bridge collapse August 1, 2014 WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. (May 28, 2002) -- Rescue crews retrieved floating pieces of car seats, clothing, and diapers from the Arkansas River near where a section of Interstate 40 coll
Roadcheck 2002 to emphasize hazmat, security August 1, 2014 BETHESDA, Md. (May 27, 2002) -- Roadcheck 2002, the annual roadside truck inspection blitz scheduled for June 4-6, will focus on hazardous materials and security as a result of the
U.S. DOT issues terrorist warning to fuel haulers, depots August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (May 29, 2002) -- The U.S. Dept. of Transportation issued an advisory relating to possible targeting of fuel trucks and petroleum transfer facilities by terrorists.