Dump truck defects identified in RCMP’s spot checks near Sussex July 9, 2003 SUSSEX, N.B. -- Out of 16 commercial trucks inspected by the RCMP near Sussex last week, 12 were placed out of serv...
ArvinMeritor to make bid for Dana July 9, 2003 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor Inc. is making a move for Dana Corp.
Cat scores well in J.D. Powers study July 8, 2003 PEORIA, Ill. -- Cat's 3124E medium-duty engine has scored well in the most recent J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Me...
Truck stop electrification system receives award July 8, 2003 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- IdleAire's Advanced Travel Center Electrification system has been selected by R&D Magazine as...
Rogers redesigns gooseneck trailers July 7, 2003 ALBION, Pa. -- Rogers has redesigned its fixed gooseneck trailer series.
CTA and TMC to present tech show July 4, 2003 The CTA has partnered with the Technology & Maintenance Council to present a two-day show for equipment, IT and log...
Espar launches Total Comfort System July 3, 2003 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Espar Heater Systems recently announced the introduction of their year round solution to Anti...
International launches 4400 Mid Cab tractor July 2, 2003 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corporation has launched the 4400 4x2 Mid Cab tractor.
Pre-notification could be longer than expected preview image Pre-notification could be longer than expected July 1, 2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The industry-wide fear of lengthy pre-notification times for goods crossing the border has once more reared its ugly head.One hour is insufficient to allow U.S. officials to analyze...
Beef ban parks trucks preview image Beef ban parks trucks July 1, 2003 EDMONTON, Alta. - This May, the movement of cattle across the border, an industry worth no less than $4 billion to exporters, ground to a halt.All thanks to a single reported case of Mad Cow disease i...
Better times ahead for intermodal July 1, 2003 Better times appear to be in the offing for Quebec's intermodal trucking industry, at least according to Rod Fabbro, president of Transport Harlyn."There is peace now," said Fabbro."Things are now com...
Feds/Ontario throw $625M at roads and borders July 1, 2003 OTTAWA, Ont. - The federal and Ontario governments announced a $625 million solution to Ontario's border problems in May, with Ontario's Tories themselves promising somewhat more vague improvement pla...
Volvo’s Drive the Future tour hits Canada preview image Volvo’s Drive the Future tour hits Canada July 1, 2003 CALGARY, Alta. - Four Volvo VNs have been traversing North America in recent weeks, so drivers from across Canada and the U.S. can test the trucks first-hand as part of the company's Drive the Future ...
Volvo introduces new 16-litre engine preview image Volvo introduces new 16-litre engine July 1, 2003 HOGA KUSTEN, Sweden - Volvo Truck Corporation has introduced its most powerful truck engine ever - the 16.1-litre D16C, available in either a 550- or 610-horsepower rating in the company's latest Euro...
Truck News tests Volvo’s new D16C engine preview image Truck News tests Volvo’s new D16C engine July 1, 2003 HOGA KUSTEN, Sweden - When visiting Sweden for the launch of Volvo's new 16.1-litre D16C engine and FH16 truck, Truck News had the chance to test drive several configurations to evaluate the new engin...
