B.C.’s CVSE now posting carrier safety data

Beginning this month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch in B.C. is posting a list of carriers holding a valid National Safety Code (NSC) safety certificate issued by…

Bollinger Motors outlines warranty coverage for B4 electric truck

Bollinger Motors has introduced warranty coverage for its B4 chassis cab Class 4 electric truck. Under the warranty, Bollinger will provide coverage for:  Bumper-to-Bumper: 3-year/36,000-miles Powertrain:…

Cummins celebrates 50th anniversary of Jamestown Engine Plant

Cummins is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant in Jamestown, N.Y. The plant, which opened in 1974, has produced more than 2.5 million engines. The engine maker…

Kodiak says Texas deal makes it first autonomous semi-trucking company with commercial operations

Kodiak Robotics says it is now running driverless trucks to transport frac sand in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The 21-mile route runs from an Atlas Energy Solutions depot…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders weaken, but trucking conditions improving

The trucking market continues to improve, with the Trucking Conditions Index returning to positive territory and Motive declaring an approaching end to the persistent freight recession. But improving conditions aren’t…

Trucker Path adds Truck Parking Club locations

Trucker Path has expanded the number of truck parking locations visible through its app, by integrating those available from Truck Parking Club. The integration adds about 500 more locations to…

Hendrickson deploys millionth tire pressure control system

Hendrickson has installed its one millionth Tiremaax automatic tire pressure control system. The milestone system was installed on a Utility trailer sold to Kroger. (Photo: Hendrickson) “This milestone is…

Mack’s largest-ever order of electric trucks lands on Vancouver Island

July 16 marked important milestones for Mack Trucks, for waste management company Emterra Environmental, and the City of Courtenay and Town of Comox on Vancouver Island. For Mack, the delivery…

Transtex buys U.S. composite manufacturer

Transtex has acquired US Liner Company, a manufacturer of fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites used in the transportation, RV and agricultural industries. The Harmony, Penn.-based company produces lightweight, strong, affordable composite…

CAA-Quebec to deploy first electric tow truck

CAA is deploying what it says is the first all-electric tow truck in North America, a Lion5 that will serve the Quebec market. The move comes 80 years after the…

Toyo Tires launches M655 for rugged commercial applications

Toyo Tires Canada has brought to market new Toyo M655 size tires for commercial light truck applications. The on-/off-road tires provide improved traction under heavy load…

DataDis launches Web Mechanic Mode

DataDis has launched Web Mechanic Mode, allowing users to access MIR-RT from any device, including cell phones, tablets and computers. “Mechanics can now work directly where…

Parts and labor costs continue to decrease

Parts and labor costs continued to decrease in the first quarter, according to the latest survey from the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations and Decisiv.

Westport, Volvo HPDI joint venture provides compelling way to eliminate emissions

Volvo Group recently formed a joint venture with Westport Fuel Systems, through which it acquired assets related to Westport’s high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) fuel system for…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders, reefer rates weaken, but overall market continues slow recovery

It’s a mixed bag of economic news this week, with reefer rates and Class 8 orders disappointing while the broader market continues its slow recovery. Private fleets continue to aggressively…