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Ground transportation costs down in October

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Canadian shippers saw the cost of ground transportation drop by 1% in October when compared to September, according to the Canadian General Freight Index compiled by Nulogx.

Proposed U.S. law aims to prevent underride crashes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Senate bill sponsored from members on both sides of the aisle is calling for mandatory impact guards on the side and front of trucks, as well as upgraded rear-guards in the United States. NBC News is reporting the Stop Underrides Act, introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Marco Rubio, and Rep. Steve Cohen, would prevent passenger vehicles from being crushed underneath heavy-duty commercial vehicles in a collision.

Ryder opens new logistics center in Ontario

MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System announced the opening of its brand new Logistics Operating Center (LOC) in London, Ontario, today which will primarily serve the Eastern Canada region. The new…

CPC Logistics buys In Transit Personnel

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – CPC Logistics Canada has announced it has acquired In Transit Personnel. The company says the combined entities will complement services already offered by CPC Logistics, creating one…

Cummins #28 Sets Speed Record… in 1952

When Cummins entered its #28 Special racecar in the 1952 Indianapolis 500 Race, the company wasn't looking to get into the racing business. It was trying to prove a point about diesel engines, and boy, did they succeed.

Cummins’ New Little Brother: X12

With ratings up to 475 horsepower and 1,700 lb-ft of torque, the X12 will be running with the big boys. The X12 is also nearly 1,000 lb lighter than the X15, so weight sensitive fleets will be looking very closely at this engine.

On the Spot with Volvo’s SuperTruck

The $40 million Volvo Trucks spent on its SuperTruck project was an investment in near- and distant-future truck technology that will begin paying dividends for the truck maker and its customers as early as 2017.

Nikola One’s Electrifying Debut

Nikola unveiled an electric Class 8 over-the-road truck this year, and it could face competition before the first one rolls off the assembly line. Elon Musk of Tesla Motors has promised to unveil an electric Tesla Semi in 2017.

2018 New Cascadia: Tour the Cab

This five-video series looks closely at Freightliner's New Cascadia. It's not a rework or a remake of the popular Cascadia, but clean-page design. Fuel efficiency is said to be 8 percent better than the current Evolution model and a whopping 13 percent better than the base-model Cascadia. But engineers didn't stop there.

2018 New Cascadia: Exterior Walk Around

This five-video series looks closely at Freightliner's New Cascadia. It's not a rework or a remake of the popular Cascadia, but clean-page design. Fuel efficiency is said to be 8 percent better than the current Evolution model and a whopping 13 percent better than the base-model Cascadia. But engineers didn't stop there.

2018 New Cascadia: Sleeper Lounge

After checking out the Cascadia’s new Sleeper Lounge, stay inside and TOUR THE CAB or head outside for an EXTERIOR WALK AROUND. This five-video series looks closely at…

Meritor Launches “Most Efficient” Drive Axle Ever

Meritor unveiled its new 14X HE high-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle on Feb. 26 here at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Volvo debuts new regional haul tractor

Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled the VNR regional haul tractor, targeting what the manufacturer sees as an increasing focus on regional runs. "The regional haul segment is changing and growing, and we are going to be part of the solution," said Goran Nyberg, president Volvo Trucks North America, during the truck's world reveal at the Expocam trade show in Montreal. Last year, 21% of the Class 8 trucks sold in Canada had sleepers smaller than 48 inches; day cabs represented 38% of Class 8 sales. Volvo expects those shares to increase because of factors such as an intensifying driver shortage, as fleets look for ways to attract a new generation of employees.

International unveils regional-hauling RH

International Trucks has unveiled the new RH Series Class 8 truck for regional haulers, in a model that will be powered by the recently unveiled A26 12.4-liter engine. The truck made its world debut at the ExpoCam trade show in Montreal. "We are confident this truck will continue to build on our momentum and be successful in the regional haul market," said Bill Kozek, Navistar president - truck and parts.

Ontario extends 407 toll route

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has added 9.6 kilometers to Highway 407, a toll route stretching across the Toronto area, opening a segment between Oshawa's Harmony Road and Clarington's Taunton Road.