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Detroit Reman set to buy Mascot Truck Parts

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing announced today that it is acquiring the U.S. and Canadian business operations of Mascot Truck Parts. By adding Mascot Truck Parts to its portfolio,…

Wabco to acquire RH Sheppard

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held RH Sheppard. The transaction is subject to customary U.S. regulatory clearance and it…

Truck-Lite announces product availability for Road Ready System

FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite has released product for the new Road Ready trailer monitoring and communication system. The Road Ready system creates a “smart” trailer with its solar-powered Master Control…

Schneider’s switch to automated transmissions paying off

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider says it is experiencing excellent driver acceptance and fewer maintenance issues since it began converting its fleet to automated transmissions. The company has now implemented…

Garmin introduces new navigation device

OLATHE, Kan. – Garmin International rolled out its newest navigation tool today called the dēzl 580 LMT-S. According to the company, the new system offers seamless break planning, built-in Wi-Fi…

U.S. trucking conditions deteriorated in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. fell more than two points in June, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The lower reading of 4.54 reflects…

Canada Cartage donates to hospital in Zimbabwe

TORONTO, Ont. — Canada Cartage is getting in touch with its charitable side. Today it announced that it has collected and delivered donated medical, surgical, and school supplies to the…

Valley Equipment and Trout River form partnership

COLEMAN, P.E.I. — Trout River and Valley Equipment announced this week that they have formed a partnership that will see all Valley Equipment locations serve as the full-service dealer along…

Paccar transmission completes integrated powertrain

MT. VERNON, Wash. – Paccar has rounded out its integrated powertrain with the introduction of its own 12-speed automated transmission, which it’s billing as the lightest in the industry. The…

ATA truck tonnage index rises slightly in July

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index increased slightly (0.1%) in July, after a 4.4% drop during June. In July, the index equaled…

NACV Show sells out of exhibition space

ATLANTA, Ga. — The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show today announced that it has officially sold out its 365,000 square feet of net exhibition space. Forty-two per cent…

Improvement of fuel economy slowed in 2016: NACFE study

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The improvement of fuel economy has slowed in 2016, according to the Annual Fleet Fuel Study that was released today by the North American Council for…

Express Mondor lands SmartWay certification

LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor announced this week that it is officially a certified SmartWay program transportation company. The SmartWay program recognizes companies that operate truck fleets while reducing fuel…

Should crude oil from Alberta be refined in Alberta?

Shortly before the demise of the Alberta Conservative dynasty when they were morphed out – or is it smurfed out – of office by a then and still now palpitating…

EPA to revisit aspects of GHG Phase 2 regs; industry voices concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. EPA has announced it will revisit provisions to Phase 2 of greenhouse gas rules for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and engines. It says it is responding…