The trucking industry’s musculoskeleton in the closet

TORONTO, Ont. -- In many jurisdictions across Canada, workers’ compensation premiums have continued to climb in recent years even as trucking’s on-road safety record has improved. The rise in premiums – sometimes in the double...

Allison launches new distributor certification program

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has launched a new national service certification program in the US and Canada, to ensure customers receive quality maintenance and repairs.

Introducing Tax Talk: An informational video series for O/Os and small fleets

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has produced a six-part video series called Tax Talk, featuring tax and finance advice for owner/operators and small fleets from Scott Taylor, vice-president of Transport Financial Service and a 25-year trucking...

Safety groups challenge US HoS changes; FMCSA rep defends rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Self-described safety groups including Public Citizen, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and the Truck Safety Coalition have announced they are suing the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over its new...

Industry records best January for net trailer orders since 2006

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- January marked the strongest first month of the year for net trailer orders since 2006, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Two Canadians named to 2012 Kenworth Parts Council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A pair of Canadians have been named to Kenworth’s 2012 Parts Council, including an Albertan taking the helm as chairperson.

TransRep names new national sales representative

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- TransRep has announced the addition of Jeremy Drumm as its national sales representative. Drumm has an extensive background in representing brand name products and services including Hitachi Power Tools and The Shandex Group,...

COMPETITION WATCH: Oilfield business booming for Mullen Group

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has reported record revenue for 2011 of $1.39 billion with an operating income of $288 million and a profit of $119.4 million.

US medical examiners will likely be ordered to refer drivers with BMI of 35 or greater for sleep apnea screening

TAMPA, FLa. -- A senior official with the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has confirmed the agency will likely use a body mass index (BMI) of 35 as the threshold for mandatory sleep apnea screening for commercial...

Campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking coming to Ontario truck stops this spring

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Persons Against the Crime of Trafficking in Humans (PACT-Ottawa) is installing point-of-sale displays stocked with free CDs, posters and beverage coasters about how truckers can spot human trafficking at truck stops from Windsor...

Daimler gets EPA’s ‘green’ light for next year’s full truck portfolio

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified DTNA's complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new greenhouse gas 2014 (GHG14) regulations.

CTA asking industry to voice support for EOBRs

OTTAWA, Ont. -- CTA has introduced a text message campaign to let federal MPs know that owners and drivers support electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).

Bendix names new government affairs director

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has named Fred Andersky as its new director of government affairs. Andersky, who had served as the director of marketing for the Controls group at Bendix, will now be responsible for managing...

Volvo wins 2011 TWNA Technical Achievement Award

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) have awarded Volvo the 2011 Technical Achievement Award for its XE13 powertrain package.

Tire pressure systems deliver fuel savings, extend tire life: US research

TAMPA, Fla. -- A two-year US research program has concluded that systems which monitor or maintain tire pressures can deliver better fuel economy and longer tread life, and in some cases pay for themselves in as little as a year.