Transportation Budget should focus on low-carbon trucking January 25, 2017 Each fall, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) participates in the federal consultations on the following year’s federal budget. The 2017 budget will likely be tabled sometime in February or March.
Transportation OTA weighs in on provincial budget plans January 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association submitted recommendations for items to be included in the 2017 Ontario Provincial Budget recently. The OTA’s submission included proposals on how to provide…
Transportation Meritor taking steps to become more customer-focused January 24, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor’s aftermarket business is taking steps to become more customer-focused and easier to do business with. Brett Penzkofer, vice-president, North America aftermarket, told trade press during…
Transportation U.S. Xpress becomes a member of PIT Group January 24, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. –PIT Group today announced that U.S. Xpress has joined its ranks. U.S. Xpress has officially signed up for the PIT Group’s membership program following the success of in-service…
New Paccar tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680 and T880 January 24, 2017 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The new Paccar tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880, the company announced. The new Paccar tandem axle, the industry’s lightest and most…
Equipment Denso expanding heavy-duty aftermarket business January 24, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Automotive parts powerhouse Denso is expanding its presence in the heavy-duty aftermarket, by bolstering its sales staff seven-fold and introducing new products. The company says it…
Stemco introduces new king pin removal system January 24, 2017 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco rolled out its new QwikXtract king pin removal system recently. Stemco said the system is suitable for use with most wheel end configurations and consists of…
Transportation ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased in December January 24, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.2% in December, following a revised 8.4% jump during November. According to the…
Transportation US economy to continue slow expansion this year January 24, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Truckable economic activity (TEA), a measure of the trucking industry’s health, is expected to grow in 2017 at a slightly stronger rate than last year. That…
Trailcon appoints new customer service manager preview image Transportation Trailcon appoints new customer service manager January 24, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named Rob Bonsma its new customer service manager for key accounts. In his new position, Bonsma will report to Mike Krell, vice-president, sales and marketing.
Transportation Trailer orders for December up 35%: FTR January 24, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Final net trailer orders were at 34,000 units, the FTR reported recently. This number represents a 5% decrease month-over-month, but a 35% increase year-over-year. FTR said orders…
Equipment Canada’s aftermarket parts industry is growing, but mostly due to pricier parts January 23, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The heavy-duty aftermarket parts business in Canada is growing at a faster rate than in the US, but that’s mostly because parts are becoming more expensive…
Accuride develops lighter-weight wheels, extends coating warranties preview image Equipment Accuride develops lighter-weight wheels, extends coating warranties January 23, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With its manufacturing plants updated and its balance sheet fixed, Accuride is turning its attention to new product development, several of which were introduced at this…
Health & Safety Fatal collision numbers spike on Manitoba roadways last year January 23, 2017 Trend from 2010-15 continued to decline for trucking-related incidents
Ridewell unveils new air-ride single point suspension preview image Ridewell unveils new air-ride single point suspension January 23, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ridewell Suspensions has released the first model of its air-ride single point suspensions in the new RAR-254. The Ridewell Air-Ride Single Point Suspension leverages proven components of the…
