Equipment OTA continues push for ‘smart’ lift axles March 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is taking its next steps towards convincing Ontario to allow smart lift axles. The OTA says it recently completed an analysis the…
More fleets spec’ing inverters: Xantrex preview image Equipment More fleets spec’ing inverters: Xantrex March 20, 2017 BURNABY, B.C. – More fleets are spec’ing power inverters in their new Class 8 trucks, according to a leading supplier. Xantrex reports that inverters are becoming a standard option on…
Business Management Trucking conditions to get better from here: FTR March 20, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US remained unchanged in January, but will improve later this year, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The January reading of…
Equipment DyTerra’s Ontario branch under new ownership March 20, 2017 AYR, Ont. – DyTerra, a company that services the propane and fertilizer industries, primarily in Western Canada, is exiting the Ontario market but its services will continue under new ownership.
Equipment Increasing confidence driving new trailer orders: FTR March 20, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final February net trailer orders totaled 25,800 units, down 21% from January but 20% better than last February, FTR reports. February orders were the best for that…
Human Resources Ancra Canada names new central region sales manager March 17, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ancra Canada has named Lou Campoli its central region sales manager, covering Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Campoli will represent Ancra’s cargo systems division products. He has more…
Equipment CTA mostly satisfied with Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regs March 17, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is satisfied that Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks adequately reflect the unique operating conditions in this country. While the…
Peterbilt improves its Model 220 preview image Peterbilt improves its Model 220 March 17, 2017 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced updates to its model 220, as well as an enhanced frame layout for better clearance for PTO installation through the left-hand rail. Peterbilt said the…
Fairbanks Scales rolls out new portable scale preview image Fairbanks Scales rolls out new portable scale March 17, 2017 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fairbanks Scales released its new Portable Axle Load Scale (PALS) recently. The new scale eliminates the need for pier or slab foundation, the company claims. It…
Bergstrom introduces new NITE Phoenix system March 17, 2017 ROCKFORD, Ill. — Bergstrom Inc. has introduced an addition to its NITE no-idle lineup – the NITE Phoenix Space Saving Innovation (SSI) system. The NITE Phoenix SSI is a battery-operated…
Human Resources Senior exec to leave Yokohama March 17, 2017 SANTA ANA, Calif. – Rick Phillips is leaving Yokohama Tire Corporation after two decades with the company. Phillips, who served as vice-president of sales, is leaving to pursue other opportunities,…
Transportation CTA needs help to make changes to CBSA’s AMPS penalty system March 17, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) together with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) are working to put Advanced Commercial Information requirements (ACI) in place. The second phase…
Welcome to Canada Pt 1 preview image Welcome to Canada Pt 1 March 16, 2017 Heather Jones, owner of Success Transport in Australia and panelist at Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Summit gets a tour of Challenger Motor Freight’s Cambridge facility.
Transportation February trailer orders trail in January March 16, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research revealed recently that preliminary February 2017 US trailer orders total 26,400 units. “We’ve seen delayed timing this order season, as fleets appeared to wait to…
Equipment Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC engine gets increased durability rating March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America saw the B-10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine increased to 375,000 miles. Making the announcement during the Work Truck Show…
