Transportation Laskowski to succeed Bradley as head of CTA in 2018 October 6, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C.– Stephen Laskowski is set to succeed David Bradley, who is retiring at the end of 2017, as president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance beginning on January 1,…
Transportation Detroit teams up with AT&T, Microsoft to provide enhanced connectivity October 6, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Detroit Diesel Corporation announced recently that it is collaborating with AT&T and Microsoft to deliver enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. AT&T will…
Transportation Paccar recognizes Canadian dealers October 6, 2016 RENTON, Wash. — Paccar announced the winners of its Parts Dealers awards at its 2016 Parts and Service Meeting in Orlando, Fla this week and among them were some Canadian Peterbilt…
And the Winners Are… 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge preview image Health & Safety And the Winners Are… 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge October 6, 2016 We reveal the winners of this year's Healthy Fleet Challenge and Healthy Trucker's Andrea Morley explains how to stay active during the off-months of the competition.
Eberspaecher opens new expanded Brighton facility preview image Transportation Eberspaecher opens new expanded Brighton facility October 5, 2016 BRIGHTON, Mich. — Eberspaecher officially opened its expanded location in Brighton, Mich. this week. The facility more than tripled to 340,000 square-feet. It will produce Eberspaecher’s heavy-duty exhaust after-treatment systems…
Stoughton Trailers names new v.p. of purchasing preview image Transportation Stoughton Trailers names new v.p. of purchasing October 5, 2016 STOUGHTON, Wisc. — Stoughton Trailers today named a new vice-president of purchasing. John Payne John Payne, who was most recently vice-president of operations at the Lang Companies, will be…
Kenworth offers Bendix Wingman Advanced as option for its T270 and T370 models October 5, 2016 ELYRIA, Ohio – Kenworth Truck Company revealed recently that it is expanding its availability of Bendix Wingman Advanced– a collision mitigation technology…
Business Management New ATA president puts trucking’s enemies on notice October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In his first American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition speech as president and CEO of the organization, Chris Spear put the trucking industry’s enemies…
Transportation Class 8 orders slow in September October 5, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to ACT Research, Class 8 orders continue to fall according to preliminary data. For the month of September, 13,900 Class 8 vehicle net orders were…
Transportation Ryder donates $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College October 5, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College to support the future generation of technicians in Canada. The grant will be…
Transportation Transport Canada to mandate electronic stability control October 5, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Transport Canada revealed today that it is in the process of mandating electronic stability control on newly built truck tractors. Transport Canada’s announcement was in Gazette I and…
Health & Safety Healthy Trucker reveals winners of 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge October 5, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge is officially over and as the cool temperature starts to set in, participants can take a break from walking competitively. The challenge…
Volvo introduces new collision mitigation system preview image Transportation Volvo introduces new collision mitigation system October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Volvo has announced availability of a new driver assist collision mitigation system developed with Bendix. Volvo Active Driver Assist combines radar and cameras to provide emergency…
Business Management PIT Group to conduct testing with US Xpress October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – PIT Group has continued to grow its presence in the US market, announcing this week that it will be conducting its first in-service fuel testing for…
Business Management Mack, Volvo bringing remote diagnostics to older trucks October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack and Volvo announced at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, deals with telematics provider Geotab that will bring remote diagnostics to older vehicles.
