Newsletter

Mack introduces Anthem highway model

New model strikes balance between traditional Mack styling, aerodynamics

AMTA partnership aims to help bring missing children home

CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help increase the scope of the organization. “When it comes…

Bison driver recognized as Highway Angel

WINNIPEG, Man. – A Bison Transport driver has been recognized as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for assisting another driver who had been struck by vehicle on the…

Hurricanes estimated to cost U.S. GDP .5%

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will likely end up costing the U.S. GDP close to 0.5% in the third quarters, estimates FTR’s Noel Perry. Although it’s too early…

CTA calls on industry to fight proposed tax changes

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code.

ATA urges Congress to include trucks in discussions about automated vehicles

ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations president and CEO Chris Spear testified today in front of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about the importance of including commercial vehicles…

Fairbanks Scales announces product enhancements

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  – Fairbanks Scales announced enhancements to its FB6000 weighing system. The new instrument features a new web interface that reduces calibration and custom ticket formatting time over…

TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes improve 55% y-o-y in August

TORONTO, Ont.  — TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian load volumes saw a sizable increase for the month of August, increasing 12% month-over-month and 55% year-over-year. August volumes were the highest ever recorded…

Kenworth to participate in SuperTruck II project

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced this week that it will collaborate closely with the Paccar Technical Center and DAF Trucks NV, a subsidiary of Paccar, to develop important advancements in…

Driver wages: The elephant in the room

I have been asked to take on this subject on many times by various readers and although I have touched on it on and off over the years on numerous…

Fuso names new manager, field services

Logan Township, NJ — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced today that it has promoted Gene Hedbany to manager, Field Services. In his new position, Hedbany will divide his time…

International gives LoneStar an upgrade

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck on Sept. 11 announced major enhancements to its LoneStar truck, which combines maximum uptime and driver features with bold styling. The announcement was made during National…

International Truck to roll out A26 training tour in 2018

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck is taking the new International A26 12.4L engine on the road to dealers throughout the United States and Canada with the launch of its International…

Canada Cartage partners with Praxair for Truckers Against Trafficking

TORONTO, Ont.  – Canada Cartage, along with Praxair, announced this week that they will be educating their drivers and their communities across Canada in an effort to promote Truckers against…

STA submits wish list for highway upgrades

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has submitted its wish list for infrastructure projects in the hopes the federal government recognizes the need for highway upgrades in the…