ATA report touts trucking as driving force behind US economy

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations has released the 2012 edition of ATA American Trucking Trends, which, according to the group, highlights trucking as the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the US...

Stemco acquires drum brake manufacturer

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Stemco has announced the acquisition of Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of brake components, including drums and component assemblies for heavy-duty trucks.

Driver group lauds CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force report

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Driver group, the North American Truckers Guild, has commended the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) for its progressive Blue Ribbon Task Force report on the driver shortage.

Michelin’s new X One retread now available in Canada

LAVAL, Que. -- Michelin’s X One XDN2 pre-mold retread, introduced to the US market at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month, is now available in Canada, the company announced.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lowe’s presents allied carriers with pair of awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has presented TST Overland Express and Estes Express Lines with Gold and Silver Carrier awards. Lowe’s presented the awards at its recent annual carrier conference.

BCTA commends province’s $200 million investment for highway projects

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has commended the province for its $200 million investment in Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector. Plans for Phase 2 include nine new four-lane expansion projects over the next five years for...

Ottawa unveils new plan to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.

Canada’s GHG emissions remained steady in 2010 despite economic growth, reports show

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions remained steady in 2010 while the economy grew, according to Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent.

Kenworth delivers 250,000th T800 truck to Canadian company

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth celebrated a significant milestone this week: the production and delivery of its 250,000th T800 truck. Service. The company celebrated the quarter-million mark with a special ceremony at the Kenworth assembly plant...

High-tech Delo Truck making the rounds in Ontario, Quebec

WHITBY, Ont. -- Chevron’s popular Delo Truck is making the rounds through Ontario and Quebec this week and next, stopping at ‘First Source’ marketers and bringing a mobile learning centre to customers.

Shaw Tracking’s TV ads highlight importance of Canadian transport industry

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has developed two television ads it says highlights the importance of the Canadian transportation industry.

Government study shows fuel savings from tire pressure inflation system

TROY, Mich. -- A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study has shown tire pressure inflation systems can deliver fuel economy improvements.

Goodyear DuraSeal tire survives 367 nail punctures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Goodyear subjected a G394 SST wide-base trailer tire with DuraSeal to torture at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and has now announced the tire survived the ordeal.

Landmark CTA report tackles driver shortage questions, solutions

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has released a new report focusing on the shortage of qualified commercial drivers, touting it as “arguably the most comprehensive and honest” attempt to tackle both questions...

Ritchie Bros. hosting huge equipment auction in Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Ritchie Bros. is hosting a “massive” three-day auction in Edmonton Apr. 24-26, featuring more than 4,300 pieces of heavy equipment including several hundred trucks.