NationaLease names new vice-president of member programs

DOWNERS GROVE, Ills. -- NationaLease has appointed Andy Stopka as vice-president of member programs.

New in-truck coaching device, DriveLogik, promises to deliver significant fuel savings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In an effort to comply with the strict fuel efficiency standards in North America, a new product called DriveLogik aims to help fleets save on fuel costs and indentify how their drivers can be more efficient on the road.

#MATS2014: Cummins looking to benefit from R&D investments

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Revenue has been relatively flat for Cummins over the past couple years, but the company has continued to invest in research and development, which executives say positions the company well in advance of an expected upturn.

#MATS2014: Cummins makes case for newer trucks, bigger engines

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new truck purchased today with the Cummins ISX15 engine rated between 400-450 hp will be 7% more fuel-efficient than the same truck ordered four years ago.

#MATS2014: Cummins offers higher horsepower rating, telematics support

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins is introducing a new ISX15 power rating that will provide up to 585 hp, specifically for its Canadian customers.

The Lockwood Report – 2014-03-26

SuperRigs contest to be bigger and better for 2014

This year’s 32rd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be the biggest it’s ever been.

Transport Minister releases statement about strike in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Federal Transport Minister, Lisa Raitt made a statement today about the strike that has suspended Canada’s largest port.

Legislation introduced to force unionized port truckers back to work

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The B.C. government today introduced legislation that will require unionized truck drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver to return to work.

President of ATRI to participate in ride-along to attend Mid-America Trucking Show

Arlington, Va. -- President of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Rebecca Brewster, will partake in a ride-along later this week organized by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

YTC appoints new director of commercial dealer business

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has named Dan Funkhouser as its new director of commercial dealer business.

Wabco forms strategic alliance with SmartDrive

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco has announced a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems, to integrate the companies’ respective safety systems.

News First – 2014-03-24

Trailer demand stays strong through February

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders were strong in February, with 29,947 orders placed after cancellations.

Port says container traffic continued to pick up on Friday

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Port Metro Vancouver says container trucking activity continues to recover, even as many truck drivers remain off the job.