LONESTAR REUNITED WITH 15L POWER

The distinctive International LoneStar has been a somewhat popular truck in Canada - at least it was till Navistar stopped offering the ISX15 engine under the hood. Well, that combination is back, which should provide some renewed interest in...

TRAILER TALK

I recently had the opportunity to tour Utility Trailer’s Clearfield, Utah plant, where it constructs its refrigerated trailers. The tour itself was interesting, as Utility employs several unique manufacturing processes that address...

Save the date for GIS conference

OTTAWA, Ont. -- This November 20th, International GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day, the Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF), in collaboration with the University of Ottawa, and with the support of Transport Canada, will be...

LEADERS: John Foss on the Toronto Transportation Club 100th anniversary

TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Trailcon Leasing’s John Foss is serving as president during this, the club’s milestone year. Editorial director and publisher Lou...

Engine, vehicle manufacturers work towards a global approach to improving fuel efficiency

CHICAGO, Il.-- Manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines worldwide have endorsed a harmonized global approach as an effective pathway to further improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial...

Kinedyne launches promotion program

BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- Kinedyne has announced a new Value Alert program, which offers limited-time promotions to customers.

News First – 2013-11-11

Dedicated trust fund set to allocate revenue for infrastructure projects in Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. – A commitment to invest more than $35 billion in infrastructure over the next three years was promised by Ontario finances minister Charles Sousa.

Mack brings Christmas to Washington, D.C.

GREENSBORO, NC – The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree began its cross-country journey this week from the Colville National Forest near Usk, Washington to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on a 2014 Mack Pinnacle Axle Back model.

Mack trucks honoured with SEP Mature Energy Pathway certificaiton

GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks’ Macungie Cab and Vehicle Assembly operation in Macungie, Pennsylvania is the first U.S. manufacturing facility to receive platinum-level certification, according to the American National Standards...

‘Unsung’ Documentaries tells compelling stories about the hard work and drive of American citizens

HOUSTON, Tex. –  Hard working Americans from across the U.S. have been honoured in a short-form documentary series, Unsung, that tells the  stories of the often overlooked labourer and how their work and lifestyles intertwine.

FTR’s September Trucking Conditions Index Continues Positive Trend Ahead of Expected Late Year Decline

Bloomington, Ind. – FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) reading of 9.97 in September continues to show a positive environment for trucking.

News First Midweek – 2013-11-07

Reservation system may return to Marine Atlantic

DIEPPE, N.B.–Marine Atlantic recently announced it will hold a stakeholder meeting in Atlantic Canada to discuss the potential return of a reservation system.

Meritor Wabco’s lane departure warning system available on Freightliner trucks

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced the availability of its OnLane lane departure warning system on Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks.