SuperTruck Flies to Future of Fuel-Efficiency at 10.7 mpg August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - The newest Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck got to 10.7 mpg last month under real-world conditions, which will save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Walmart’s Futuristic ‘Jetson’ Tractor-Trailer August 1, 2014 BENTONVILLE, AR - Walmart unveils futuristically styled tractor-trailer, "Jetson" at a sustainability conference earlier this week. See what the future looks like.
Volume of Goods Trucked to Canada Skyrockets August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - There were more goods transported by truck in January 2014 than in any other January recorded by the TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index.
Penske Truck Leasing Gets 10,000th Hino Truck August 1, 2014 ?NOVI, MI - Hino Trucks celebrates the delivery of its 10,000th truck to Penske Truck Leasing.
Twinning Final Stretch of Trans-Canada Highway August 1, 2014 FREDERICTON, NB - It looks like the Trans-Canada Highway will be completely twinned from the Quebec border to the Nova Scotia border in 2014.
New Truck Fuel-Saving Rules Spark Debate August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - The trucking industry is buzzing with talk of yesterday's announcement, made by U.S. President Barack Obama, of the next phase of truck fuel efficiency standards. And not everyone's seeing eye to eye.
1,600 2012-2014 Kenworth and Peterbilt Models Recalled August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, WA - Truck manufacturer Paccar is recalling over 1,600 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks model years 2012 and 2014.
Crews Fight Flames At Winnipeg Trucking Yard August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, MB - A semi-trailer loaded with groceries caught fire in a trucking yard in Winnipeg on Feb. 14 and sent a man to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
January Freight Availability Second Best on Record August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, OR - For only the second time since as far back as 1996, there was more freight in January than December by 24 percent, according to new figures from the freight-matching service provider DAT.
DME-Powered Trucks Edging Closer to the Road August 1, 2014 CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - The American Society for Testing and Material International has issued a standard specification for the diesel alternative in truck engines, dimethyl ether.
Cool LNG Rigs Hit the Road in California August 1, 2014 SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Refrigerated carrier C. R. England has announced it will replace some existing diesel trucks serving the southern California market with liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered rigs.
Need a Tow? This Info You’ll Want to Know August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - Faster Clearance Working Group got together and identified where policies dealing with accident clearance on Ontario's provincial roads could be improved. These are their recommendations.
Move It! US For-Hire Freight Index At Second Highest Level August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - The amount of freight carried by U.S. for-hire fleets fell one percent in December from November, but is still pushing all-time highs like those seen in November 2013.
Trailcon Buys Hubs in a ‘One Plus One Is Three’ Type Deal August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, ON - National trailer rental, leasing, and fleet maintenance specialist Trailcon Leasing Inc. has purchased Calgary-based Hubs Trailer Service, expanding its reach and service into western Canada.
YRC Successful in Debt Refinancing August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, KS - One of the world's largest LTL carriers, YRC Worldwide was successful on financing a new $700 million term loan and a $450 million asset-based loan.