Schneider showcases first Canadian Ride of Pride truck

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has introduced two specially decorated military-themed tractors into its Canadian and American fleets.

US sets fuel economy targets for heavy vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- US President Barack Obama today made official the first ever fuel economy standards for heavy trucks, in an expected announcement that was welcomed by truck and engine manufacturers but panned by a group representing small...

Trucks on Demand to offer online technician training

TORONTO, Ont. -- Long recognized as a provider of quality online training modules for automotive technicians, the Cars Network is turning its attention to the heavy-duty trucking industry.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator Part 7: Buying a Truck

TORONTO, Ont. - Buying a truck is generally one of the most exciting steps for a new or existing owner/operator, but it's also one of the most important choices an owner/operator will make, Ray Haight explains in Part 7 of Becoming a...

Reg Delahunt: 2011 Highway Star of the Year

Reg Delahunt gets behind the wheel of a cherry red Lamborghini. It’s not his car. Trucking’s been good to him, but not that good. Moments later he’s behind the wheel…

US report finds 40% of fleets currently dealing with driver shortage

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Forty percent of fleets are currently affected by a shortage of drivers and another 25% indicate they believe the shortage of good drivers will impact their ability to grow in the future, according to a report from CK...

Quinte joins HDA Truck Pride network

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Eastern Ontario-based Quinte Truck and Trailer Parts has joined the HDA Truck Pride network. Quinte has locations in Kingston and Belleville with a management team that includes president and CEO Keith Graham, senior...

Class 8 total net orders fall to 10-month low: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing July Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM's at 18,532, the lowest monthly total since September. July was the third consecutive month with...

Return of the cabover

CONCORD, Ont. -- Hino's much anticipated return to the cabover in the North American market has kicked into high gear with a series of tour stops to show off the company's soon-to-be-released Classes 4 and 5 155 and 195 models.

NA surface trade jumps nearly 16% in May

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 15.7% higher in May than in May 2010, totalling $77.3 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Navistar makes closure of Chatham truck plant official

CHATHAM, Ont. -- Navistar has announced a North American restructuring that will see it permanently shutter its Chatham, Ont. truck plant.

Truck West August 2011

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Meritor’s Q Plus S-Cam brakes ready for new stopping requirements

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has announced its Q Plus S-Cam brakes are fully compliant with the new FMVSS 121 stopping distance requirement in the US.

Bendix closes Iteris deal

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has finalized its purchase of Iteris' vehicle sensors business, including its AutoVue lane departure warning system.

Truck News August 2011

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