News First Midweek – 2013-11-21

OOIDA adds more evidence new HoS rules costing drivers

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- A survey of more than 4,000 truck drivers in the US has provided further evidence that the new US hours-of-service rules are costing the industry financially, and could even be negatively impacting road safety.

North American truck market “Good, but not great”: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- October was a strong month for Classes 5-8 truck orders, according to final data from ACT Research, but it’s too early to say whether the increase in demand will continue.

Mack introduces Granite MHD rear loader refuse truck

MONTREAL, Que. -- Mack Trucks came to Canada to introduce the new Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader refuse truck.

Hours-of-Service flaws require immediate action

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, leaders ofAmerican Trucking Associations again called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Congress to swiftly address the mounting problems caused by changes to the hours-of-service rules. ...

J.E. Fortin celebrates 90th anniversary

LACOLLE, Que. – J.E. Fortin celebrated its 90th anniversary with the unveiling of its 426th Truck, a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia equipped with a Detroit DD15 engine.   The truck is the 400th truck purchased by Jean-Claude...

The Lockwood Report – 2013-11-20

WestJet co-founder shares the keys to success at OTA conference

TORONTO, Ont. – Packs, COWs, WOWs and FOPs – these are all just another way to describe airline passengers.

Mind the gap: industry leaders shed light on closing generational gaps

TORONTO, Ont. – A panel of industry leaders gathered at the Ontario Trucking Association conference to address methods to manage generational gaps in the business of trucking.

Ferus, ENN form joint venture to build LNG liquefaction plants

CALGARY, Alta. -- Ferus Natural Gas Fuels and ENN Canada have created a joint venture that will see them own and operate together two liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction plans in Canada.

US truck tonnage slides 2.8% in October

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage fell 2.8% month-over-month in October, but remained stronger than in the same month last year.

Accuride launches new coating for steel wheels; extends service life by up to two years

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Accuride announced today the development of a new coating technology for steel wheels, which it says will extend service life by two years.

Alliance Truck Parts announces Fan Friday

MIAMI, Fla.,  — The Alliance Truck Parts Racing Team and Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the Alliance Truck Parts Racing No. 12 Ford Mustang, completed a successful year in the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series. To celebrate this year’s...

Tom Payne Jr. of Payne Transportation LP named 2013 MTA Service to the Industry Recipient

WINNIPEG, Man. – Tom Payne Jr. of Payne Transportation LP was recognized as the 2013 recipient of the MTA / RBC Royal Bank Service to the Industry Award at the Manitoba Trucking Associations (MTA) annual fall awards gala on Thursday...

Manitoba Trucking Association recognizes Penner with top honours

WINNIPEG, Man. – Penner International was recognized with the MTA / Shaw Tracking Distinguished Member Award for 2013 at the Manitoba Trucking Associations (MTA) annual fall awards gala on Thursday November 14, 2013.