Bulk DEF prices dropping as raw materials costs decrease

TORONTO, Ont. -- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) prices remained steady at the pump in October, at 80 cents per litre, while costs of totes and bulk deliveries are on the decline.

OTR Wellness offers mental health services to drivers and families

ST. MARYS, Ont. -- A mental health professional with a family background in trucking has set up a mental wellness, coaching and support service specifically for professional drivers and their families.

Surface transport rates increase in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- Surface transportation rates for Canadian shippers went up 0.8% in August, compared to July results.

Navistar to close Garland truck plant

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced it will close its Garland, Texas truck plant as part of its ongoing restructuring.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts record Q3 revenue

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac enjoyed record Q3 revenues for the period ending Sept. 30, 2012.

Can Canadian Volvo dealers repeat as North American Vista champs?

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has kicked off its 2012-2013 Vista competition for technicians around the world.

More funding available for Asia-Pacific Gateway projects

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Unused funds from the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) will be invested back into the gateway, federal International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced.

New trucking HR organization takes shape

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will fold next year, and in its place will be the newly formed Trucking Human Resources Canada.

Paccar revamps engine line for 2013

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.

Maker of waste heat recovery-powered APU appoints first board

BOLTON, Ont. -- EnerMotion, the small Canadian firm looking to commercialize an auxiliary power unit (APU) that runs off waste heat recovery, has announced the formation of its first board of directors.

Great Dane highlights fuel-saving potential of ThermoGuard reefer lining

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Great Dane has announced in-depth testing shows customers using its ThermoGuard refrigerated trailer lining can save nearly 1,000 gallons of diesel over a seven-year period.

Mack’s Super Econodyne powertrain package goes on tour

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks is taking its highly touted Super Econodyne powertrain package on the road.

Ontario transport boss considering extending phase-in period for licensing fee increases

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli has assured the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) that he continues to look at ways to soften the blow of substantial licensing fee increases slated to take effect Dec. 1, 2012 and then...

News First – 2012-10-29

Warning to truckers in NE States: Serious storms on their way

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Truckers running the US East Coast over the next few days should exercise caution as two dangerous storms converge near the mid-Atlantic region, the American Trucking Associations warns.