SmartTruck launches Road Team program for owner/operator customers

DALLAS, Texas -- SmartTruck has launched a Road Team for aerodynamics-minded owner/operators who use the company’s UnderTray systems.

Canadian automotive shipments decline: DesRosiers Automotive Consultants

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian automotive shipments plunged in the first half of 2013, according to an analysis by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.

No ‘magic bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell

HAMBURG, Germany -- By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world - 1.2 billion more than today - doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single...

News First Midweek – 2013-08-29

Shell hints improvements may be in store with new PC-11 engine oil category

HAMBURG, Germany -- As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets.

PeopleNet first to offer fuel consumption tracking for natural gas trucks

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet has announced it’s the first and only telematics company to specifically support the natural gas trucking industry, with products available for both CNG and LNG trucks.

Canadian ground rates decline in June: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ground transportation rates continue to decline, according to the Canadian General Freight Index.

The Lockwood Report – 2013-08-28

Rolling Strong develops new program for driver health and wellness

Rolling Strong has introduced a new wellness card for professional drivers, fleets and owner/operators, designed to help mobile workers achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Highway Thru Hell reality show returning to Discovery Sept. 3

TORONTO, Ont. -- The second season of the hugely popular Canadian TV series Highway Thru Hell will take to the air Sept. 3 at 10 p.m. on Discovery Channel, the producers have announced.

MTO to phase in licence fee increases over longer period: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has announced the province of Ontario will extend the phase-in for heavy truck licence fee increases by one year.

Volvo names new v.p. for national accounts

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has named Mike Randolph its new vice-president for North American national accounts.

PIT to compare fuel economy of European vs North American trucks

MONTREAL, Que. -- Performance Innovation Transport’s popular Energotest trials of fuel-saving devices will be held Sept. 11-19 at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que.

IHSA develops course for supervisors of federally regulated companies

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) has developed a two-day course for supervisors in a federally regulated work environment, which will be offered free of charge to IHSA members twice this Fall.

Survey finds customers concerned about DEF’s impact on fuel economy

DALLAS, Texas -- Many truck operators still have concerns about the impact diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has on fuel economy, according to an industry survey conducted by PEAK Commercial and Industrial in August.