SelecTrucks debuts new class 8 warranty program

PORTLAND -- SelecTrucks, the pre-owned truck division of Freightliner LLC, has launched an expanded 36-month/300,000-mile OEM-backed warranty for used Class 8 trucks.

S. Ontario highway study greenlighted

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - The Ontario government has approved a $2.2 study to examine the possibility of a new highway span between the growing regions between Cambridge and Brantford, Ont.

US Transport Secretary choice hailed by tolling industry

WASHINGTON -- Tolls on U.S. highways may go up in the future if the support around President George W. Bush's nomination for transportation secretary is any indication.

California tells drivers to keep hands on wheel, not phones

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Schwarzeneggerland has joined the states of New York and New Jersey in banning drivers from holding their cell phones while driving.

Enhanced sleep apnea screening urged for truckers

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. -- New recommendations have been released by a joint task force, offering an updated approach to the screening and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among commercial truck drivers.

Designers answer Michelin’s vehicle safety challenge

GREENVILLE, S.C., -- Road traffic injuries are on pace to become the third most prevalent cause of worldwide death or injury-related disability by 2020, according to the World Health Organization.

Toronto logistics firm bought by Greatwide

TORONTO -- Greatwide Logistics Services of Dallas, Tex.-- one of North America;s top 10 largest providers of non-asset-based transportation and third party logistics -- has acquired Gallop Logistics Corporation, a privately held freight brokerage company in Toronto, Ontario.

Marine cargo service to set sail near Chatham

WALLACEBURG, Ont. - Corn and other agricultural cargo coming through Wallaceburg, Ont. could begin traveling via the Sydenham River in the next few weeks.

Eaton’s Terry Lane passes away

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Canadian truck industry lost a familiar and friendly face this week with the passing of Terry Lane, a longtime employee and manager with Eaton Truck Components in Mississauga, Ont.

APU maker taps NA customer service exec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- RigMaster Power Corp. has named Scott Shaw to the newly created position of customer support manager, North America.

CTA says feds ‘can do better’ by okaying association environmental plan

OTTAWA -- The federal government should be putting aside some dough in next year's budget for some trucking-sponsored environmental initiatives, says the nation's largest carrier group.

Freightliner goes live with new medium-duty buyers website

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks has launched a website that gives users an interactive tour of its Business Class M2 medium-duty truck.

Nissan sells diesel unit to Volvo; Scania holders tell MAN to drop takeover

TOKYO -- Nissan Motors is completely out of the truck-making business. This week the company announced it was dissolving its capital tie-up with Nissan Diesel by selling its remaining 6 percent stake to shareholder Volvo.

Prairie province kicks in an extra 300M for highways

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba will boost highway funding in the province by 50 percent, Premier Gary Doer has announced.

B.C. border cops return after walking off the job

VANCOUVER -- Four B.C.-U.S. border crossings should be back to normal this morning after 60 unarmed Canadian border guards left their posts Sunday over a security scare.