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Truckers cheer Senate passage of infrastructure bill

The U.S. Senate Tuesday passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that contains several measures related to trucking. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 reauthorizes spending on existing federal…

SelecTrucks expands component coverage

SelecTrucks is expanding component coverage and a new warranty concierge program, administered by Fleetrock, to enhance its existing 60-day Buyer’s Assurance coverage. Select Limited Warranties are zero-deductible with no aggregate…

TCA forms committee to find new president

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Tuesday announced it has formed a search committee to find a replacement for outgoing president John Lyboldt. Lyboldt, who informed the officers of his decision…

Eaton unveils 48-volt plans to support emissions rules

Eaton has unveiled a series of 48-volt offerings to support the shift from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems, as OEMs look for new ways to meet emissions regulations.

Protect and reflect with Kinedyne Veeboard

Kinedyne VeeBoards, a new reflective cargo corner protector, to help shine a light on the cargo strapped to an open-deck trailer. The orange reflectors also help protect against cargo…

California Trucking Association takes AB 5 fight to U.S. Supreme Court

The California Trucking Association is approaching the U.S. Supreme Court to quash Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) — state legislation that essentially makes it impossible to work as an independent…

Diab to lead DTNA’s distribution network development

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday announced that Amer Diab has been appointed general manager of distribution network development, where he will lead the growth and expansion of the sales…

Ritchie Bros. acquiring Euro Auctions in US$1B deal

Ritchie Bros. auctioneers will acquire Euro Auctions Group in a US $1.08 billion cash deal, establishing a key foothold for markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Euro Auctions,…

Quick end to border action, after chaotic Friday

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers reached a tentative deal late Friday night, after causing significant border delays over the previous day. The four-year deal has brought an end to…

Electric Peterbilt cruises through Washington, Cruz climbs in

Electric trucks have become a hot commodity for Washington’s political elite in recent days. Barely a week since U.S. President Joe Biden visited a Mack Truck assembly plant in Pennsylvania,…

Updated: Trucks stuck at border as CBSA staff begin work action

About 9,000 Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) workers started job actions across Canada on Friday as negotiations between the government and the unions continue. The Public Service Alliance of Canada…

Biden calls for tighter emissions standards, electric vehicle leadership

U.S. President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to tighten engine and vehicle emissions standards, and is looking to reclaim America’s leadership in developing electric vehicles. “Right now, China…

DTNA names Aufdemberg as GM of product strategy, market development

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Thursday announced that Mary Aufdemberg, currently general manager and president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing (DTR) has been appointed general manager of product strategy and market…

How telematics and big data have revolutionized truck leasing

Full-service leases are becoming increasingly customizable, as telematics and big data are allowing lessors to better predict operating and repair costs. Pulling data off the trucks and tapping into OEM…

Rush Canada buys Maxim’s Mississauga business

Rush Truck Centres of Canada on Thursday announced the acquisition of Maxim Truck & Trailer’s Mississauga, Ont.-based full-service lease and rental business. This acquisition includes 127 trucks and 20 trailers…