Equipment Truck orders strong in November December 5, 2017 Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders surpassed 30,000 units for the second consecutive month in November, reaching levels 71% better than a year ago. FTR reported preliminary orders of…
Versatility a key feature for upcoming Sprinter van release preview image Equipment Versatility a key feature for upcoming Sprinter van release December 4, 2017 STUTTGART, Germany – With the unveiling of its new Sprinter van on the horizon early 2018, Mercedes-Benz provided insight into how it developed what it called “the perfect solution to…
Transportation Manitoulin Transport buys Alberta’s Duckering’s Transport December 4, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Transport has acquired Duckering’s Transport. Duckering’s is a less than truckload (LTL) service provider from Red Deer, Alta. Manitoulin says the acquisition builds on its many…
Transportation Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to hold public meeting this Wednesday December 4, 2017 DETROIT, Mich. — The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday, December 6. The meeting is set from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Historic…
Transportation More refuse fleets are interested natural gas trucks: ACT Research December 4, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest North American On-Highway CV Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, there has been an increase in heavy duty natural gas…
Transportation CTA wants more accountability from doctors prescribing truckers medical pot December 4, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance has expressed to Health Canada the government should not make exceptions for commercial truck drivers using medicinal marijuana while on the job and…
Partnerships key to Mack’s growth preview image Equipment Partnerships key to Mack’s growth December 4, 2017 OAKLAND, Calif. – Mack Trucks has been aligning with individuals and organizations that reflect its shared values, strengthening its following among fans of everything from sports and music. The latest…
Mack targets the west preview image Equipment Mack targets the west December 4, 2017 Mack plans to ride new Anthem to higher market share in the west, and in Canada
Transportation Life-saving technologies should be more widely adopted December 4, 2017 Why is it that when the trucking industry makes the headlines, for all the wrong reasons, it happens in bunches? Whether it be wheel separations or fatal crashes involving trucks,…
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America names new president preview image Transportation Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America names new president December 1, 2017 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (Fuso) has promoted Justin Palmer to the position of president and CEO. He replaces Jecka Glasman, who is leaving the company…
Transportation Fleet Brake set to acquire Pulse Heavy Duty December 1, 2017 Dartmouth, N.S. — Fleet Brake anounced today that it has acquire the assets of Pulse Heavy Duty in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The deal is expected to close on December 15. It…
Transportation OTA calls for zero tolerance for driver pot use December 1, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging the provincial government to ensure a zero tolerance enforcement for truck driver pot use. In a submission this week to the…
Trucking Industry Sorts Food for a Good Cause preview image Trucking Industry Sorts Food for a Good Cause November 30, 2017 Thirteen teams of ten once again participated in Trucks For Changes’ annual fall food sort challenge.
More Canadian fleets order Tesla Semis preview image Equipment More Canadian fleets order Tesla Semis November 29, 2017 New electric truck finding a following in various applications
Equipment Daimler adapts as Mexico embraces the cabover engine November 29, 2017 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Mexican truck market is increasingly shifting towards cabover engine truck designs, and Daimler is adding to its portfolio to address that growing demand. The Class…
