Newsletter

Examining the Trump effect on trucking

One potential impact: Higher costs for truckers

Tulsa, Okla. to host Shell SuperRigs

HOUSTON, Texas – The 35th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition is set to take place at the Exchange Center at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. May 18-20 with this year’s theme…

The Demographic Shift

Transportation’s changing of the guard

Moncton ready to host Atlantic Truck Show next month

MONCTON, N.B. – The Atlantic Truck Show is returning to the Moncton Coliseum next month from June 9-10. The event is hosted by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and is considered…

Cummins endorses two Power Service products

WEATHERFORD, Texas —Cummins announced today that it is officially endorsing and recommends two Power Service products—Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost—for use in diesel engines. The announcement comes after significant internal testing concluded both…

New inland port to be built in Southern Manitoba

LETELLIER, Man. – Mid Canada Transload Services is planning the construction of a new inland port and rail siding in Southern Manitoba, which will be one of the largest privately-owned…

TP Commericial Solutions rolls out new tire

  ROME, Ga. —  TP Commercial Solutions has a new tire for sale for long-haul and regional all position applications: the Formula Drive II tire. “The Formula Driver II tire…

OTA introduces 2017-18 Road Knights

TORONTO, Ont. — The 2017-18 Ontario Trucking Association’s Road Knights Team has been selected.  This term’s Road Knights team consists of seven exceptional truck drivers who will travel the province over…

Volvo Trucks releases 2017 Safety Report

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The number of serious road accidents involving trucks is dropping, but there are still too many drivers who drive without a seat belt. That’s according to Volvo…

Daimler promotes two executives

PORTLAND, Ore. –  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has promoted two senior executives recently. The company announced yesterday that Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner have been added to the company’s…

Titanium posts stronger Q1 revenues

Management “cautiously optimistic” about remainder of the year

Mack LR Model available in 4×2 configuration

NEW ORLEANS , La. – Mack Truck’s refuse cabover, the Mack LR is now available in a 4×2 configuration the company announced this week at WasteExpo 2017. The new configuration gives…

OTA creates survey concerning CB, two-way radios

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)  is seeking input for a survey it has published concerning specific exemptions for holding and use of two-way radios (including hand-held CB radios)…

Peterbilt showcases new electric Model 520

DENTON, Texas –Peterbilt is showcasing its Model 520 refuse truck demo with an advanced battery-electric drive system at the WasteExpo 2017 show in New Orleans, La. from May 8-11. The Model…

OTA adds compliance session to Council Summit

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Ontario Trucking Association’s 2017 Council Summit will now feature a compliance and freight policy session this year, organizers announced.  The newly added educational seminar will cover…