Trucks

KENWORTH OFFERS NEW T660

Kenworth's replacement for the T600, the new T660, will be available for delivery with the new 2007 engines late this year/early next.

FREIGHTLINER’S NO-IDLE CLIMATE CONTROL

The Bergstrom NITE system consists of rechargeable batteries powering a sealed air-conditioning unit and an auxiliary heater.

VOLVO UNVEILS MID-ROOF SLEEPERS

Two new mid-roof sleepers -- the VT 830 and VN 730 -- are identical to the VT 880 and VN 780 tractors except for sleeper height.

Onward & Up: 2006 pre-buy significantly bigger than ’02, says analyst

TORONTO -- There's no longer any question the North American trucking industry is in full-swing, heavy-duty pre-buy mode.

Feds change licence scheme at VanPort; Owner-ops not impressed

VANCOUVER - The federal government may not be extending a container truck licence regime which mandated set rates and fuel surcharges paid to owner-operators, but it has tabled legislation that institutes a separate licensing rule for carriers working the ports in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver.

Detroit Diesel G2 technician program lauded

DETROIT -- Detroit Diesel Corp.'s new G2 technician training and certification program is providing Detroit Diesel engine owners with faster service and improved quality. Just three months after its official launch, the program has been a success across the company's extensive service network, the company claims.

LAMP COMBINES TECHNOLOGIES

Grote's new hybrid lamp combines LED and incandescent technology.

CARRIER’S HYBRID REEFER

The Vector 1800MT is North America's first trailer refrigeration unit to use hybrid diesel electric technology,

AIR SUSPENSION/AXLE SYSTEM

The Holland Group Introduces the "next generation" CB2300 air suspension and axle combination.

Euro pre-buy sends Volvo profits rising

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Volvo AB says net income has rose almost a quarter percent thanks mainly to a heavy truck pre-buy in advance of European Union emission rules that take effect this fall.

CTA calls for tax breaks to fuel ’07 purchases

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government should introduce U.S.-style tax incentives to fan purchases of upcoming, environmentally-friendly truck engines, says the nation's largest truck carrier group.

Bookmark This: Fuel and wages is costing shippers more, says CTA boss

TORONTO -- Even though tight transportation capacity has allowed truckers to haul in good coin the last few years, profit margins among carriers are not anywhere "near thick enough" to be able to absorb skyrocketing costs like fuel.

TransForce eyes Canada’s top trucking fleets; Intermodal firm in sight

TORONTO -- About 100 of Canada's 10,000 or so trucking companies are wearing purchase targets on their back, says the CEO of the largest for-hire carrier in the nation.

Trailer orders up significantly: Analysts

NEW YORK -- March of this year saw better-than-expected trailer orders, with total trailer increases of 66.7 percent year-over-year to 37,066, according to the transportation arm of U.S. investment firm and market analysts Bear Stearns.

Accuride names Canadian to manage Steel Wheels

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-- Accuride Corp. has announced the appointment of former London, Ont. plant director Leigh Wright to vice-president and GM of Accuride Steel Wheels.