Weaker US economy won’t affect Class 8 demand this year: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research says it expects the pace of US economic activity to operate at around a 2% rate as 2012 unfolds, according to the January issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK.

Roll-Tite rolls into new Brantford HQ, manufacturing plant

BRANTFORD, Ont. -- Retractable tarp system manufacturer Roll-Tite has announced it is pulling up stakes at its Norwich, Ont. headquarters and moving into a new "technologically advanced" facility in Brantford.

Autogreasers 101: An in-depth overview of automatic lubrication systems

In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant maintenance costs. The majority of failures are caused by: contamination...

UPDATED: B.C. log trucks no longer require ABS, auto slack adjusters

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) agency has exempted log trucks operating primarily on forest and industrial roads from complying with regulations requiring anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and...

UPDATE: First waste heat recovery-powered APU set to hit the road

BOLTON, Ont. -- A Canadian-designed auxiliary power unit (APU) powered solely by waste heat generated by the truck's diesel engine is now entering Phase 1 of its on-road validation process.

ONLINE SPECIAL: Ontario’s shunt truck shake-up

KITCHENER, Ont. -- The shunt truck market in Ontario is shaping up to look very different in 2012, after Glasvan Great Dane abandoned its longtime role as a Capacity dealer in favour of Autocar.

BC Trucking Association appoints new VP

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has appointed Trace Acres as its vice-president.

New committee to explore transportation requirements of Athabasca oil sands

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. -- A new advisory body has been set up to explore the current and future transportation needs of the Athabasca oil sands region.

Cash, food collected by growing 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign

CALGARY, Alta. -- The ninth annual 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign collected more than 100,000 lbs of donations for local food banks this past Christmas season.

NTEA provides MVP designation to Airworks Compressors

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Airworks Compressors Corp. is one of the latest companies to be MVP-qualified by the National Truck Equipment Association.

Roadranger expands list of pre-authorized warranty repairs

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Roadranger has expanded the number of repairs in its Pre-Authorized Warranty Repairs program, which provides dealers with automatic approval for warranty repair work.

Avaal celebrates holidays with 9th annual Christmas Night

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Avaal Technology Solutions got into the holiday spirit with its ninth annual Christmas Night Dec. 17. The event, held at the Chandni Banquet Hall in Brampton, Ont., was attended by more than 500 people, including Santa Claus,...

B.C. Transport Minister puts speed limiter concerns to rest

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The North American Truckers Guild (NATG) says it has been assured by B.C. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom that there are no plans to implement speed limiter legislation in that province.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce wraps up Quik X acquisition

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has announced it ha finalized its acquisition of Quik X.

Truck News searching for Owner/Operator of the Year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News magazine is once again asking for nominees for its Owner/Operator of the Year award. The award program, now in its 19th year, is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies professionalism while also demonstrating a...