HDMA unveils executive panel for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue December 17, 2018 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) revealed a new executive panel of the 7th Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) Conference representing a cross section…
Fuel/Emissions CNG filling stations opened along Hwy. 401 December 14, 2018 LONDON, Ont. – Three trucks tops along Hwy. 401 in Ontario now have compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations for heavy trucks. The stations were installed by Union Energy Solutions…
OTA makes case for trucking in pre-budget submission preview image Economy OTA makes case for trucking in pre-budget submission December 14, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has brought attention to key issues facing the trucking industry it would like the provincial government to address in the upcoming budget.
Trucking conditions dropped sharply since August: FTR preview image Economy Trucking conditions dropped sharply since August: FTR December 14, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. continued to slide in October, to a reading of 3.17 on the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. That marks a significant drop since…
Detroit expands analytics availability preview image Fuel/Emissions, Maintenance Detroit expands analytics availability December 14, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has expanded its Detroit Connect Analytics to additional truck models. The analytics package can now be ordered on new trucks, or in…
Day & Ross makes western acquisition December 14, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Day & Ross has announced it has purchased Alberta-based Stonehammer Transport. “This acquisition in Western Canada is a significant complement to our eastern flatbed fleet, bolstering our…
Manitoulin deal strengthens northern presence December 13, 2018 WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Line’s book of business and formed a joint venture with the Chief Isaac Group of Companies. Kluane is a First Nation-owned…
Canada Cartage helps launch connected vehicle tech group preview image Canada Cartage helps launch connected vehicle tech group December 13, 2018 HAMILTON, Ont. – Canada Cartage has announced it is part of a group launching the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) to help Ontario companies develop connected vehicles and…
Economy Trucking to grow at slower pace: FTR December 13, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The surge in truck loadings seen in 2017 and into 2018 has begun to subside, and trucking’s growth is expected to slow in 2019, according to Avery…
Big Power: The largest truck engines are sometimes a necessity preview image Big Power: The largest truck engines are sometimes a necessity December 13, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck drivers always appreciate big truck engines. But is the bigger power and torque a necessity? Sometimes the answer is yes.
Canadian Class 8 truck sales reached 3,225 units in October preview image Canadian Class 8 truck sales reached 3,225 units in October December 13, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Class 8 truck orders fell sharply this November to 27,500 units – marking the end of five consecutive months above 40,000 units, FTR reports. It was the…
Pulse Survey: Let trucks entertain you preview image Pulse Survey: Let trucks entertain you December 13, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – About 72% of surveyed Today’s Trucking readers believe a truck’s entertainment options can be a valuable recruiting or retention tool – but they’re still looking for better…
Health/Safety Study says trees obstruct sight lines at Humboldt bus collision intersection December 12, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – A study conducted by a consulting firm indicates that sight lines at the intersection where the tractor-trailer and Humboldt Broncos bus collided are a safety concern. McElhanney…
Border turnaround policy continues preview image Border Border turnaround policy continues December 12, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is extending the turnaround policy for on-highway truckers when it comes to major Advance Commercial Information Administrative Monetary Penalty System…
Finning to buy 4Refuel preview image Fuel/Emissions Finning to buy 4Refuel December 12, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Finning International has announced an agreement to purchase 100% of 4Refuel Canada and 4Refuel US for approximately $260 million. 4Refuel provides mobile, on-site fueling and serves about…
