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AMTA building test track in Edmonton

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Motor Transport Association is breaking new ground in September. The group announced it will be putting shovels in the ground Sept. 6 to begin construction on its new office building and five-acre test track.

Allison’s Graziosi to be promoted to CEO in 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Allison Transmission Holdings announced today that David S. Graziosi will been promoted to CEO effective June 1, 2018. Graziosi is currently president and CFO of Allison Transmission,…

Temisko manufactures colossal 89-ft. trailer

NOTRE-DAME-DU-NORD, Que. — Temisko has manufactured its largest lowbed heavy hauled trailer in its history. On August 28, the 89-foot heavy hauler trailer was loaded onto a boat to Baffin…

Trail King names new president

MITCHELL, SD – Trail King Industries today announced the appointment of Joe Kolb as its new president. Joe Kolb In his new role, Kolb will be responsible for day-to-day operations…

Bendix explains how to prepare for Brake Safety Day

ELYRIA, Ohio – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Day is just around the corner and Bendix is offering up tips to drivers to avoid brake violations and…

Major ACI AMPS penalties extended

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was informed that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be extending the 90-day truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties,…

WABCO, Nexteer announce long-term cooperation

AUBURN HILLS, MI - WABCO Holdings and Nexteer Automotive are steering into the future together, announcing a long-term cooperation agreement today. The two companies will collaborate to develop and supply active steering systems for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and also look to work together on developing autonomous trucking technology.

OOIDA files petition opposing ELD mandate

GRAIN VALLEY, MO - The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) threw another punch in their battle against the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, yesterday. The group filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) saying that 26 states have not yet incorporated the new regulation into state laws, and are not authorized to enforce the rule until they do so.

VersaCold appoints new sr. vice-president

TORONTO, ON - VersaCold Logistics has announced a new senior vice-president and general manager of their CPX Business Unit. President and CEO Douglas Harrison welcomed Paul Merrick into the role on August 28.

Cummins reveals fully-electric tractor

COLUMBUS, IN - Another toll in the death knell of the age of fossil fuels was unveiled today at the Cummins Technical Center, as the company showed-off its latest power solutions and energy-diverse products including, for the first time, a fully-electric demonstration urban hauler tractor.

AMTA to break ground on new Edmonton facility Sept. 6

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building and five-acre training track Sept. 6. “We’re pleased to be putting…

Leaving nothing behind

Cummins unveils electric tractor while maintaining focus on delivering diverse product solutions

OOIDA: ELD mandate should be delayed

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) filed a petition today with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) claiming that 26 states have not yet incorporated…

Cummins unveils fully electric day cab tractor

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins took the wrapping off its fully electric Class 7 demonstration urban hauler tractor today in Columbus, Ind. Called AEOS, the 4×2 day cab tractor features full…

Wabco signs agreement with Nexteer Automotive

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.  – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive. According to the agreement, both companies will  collaborate to develop and…