Chevron introduces extended service interval grease

SAN RAMON, Cal. -- Chevron has introduced a new Delo Grease ESI (extended service interval), boasting service intervals of 30,000 miles or more.

Saint John Harbour Bridge tolls removed

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- The Saint John Harbour Bridge officially became toll-free Apr. 1, and it was no April Fools Joke.

Saskatchewan introduces biodiesel mandate

REGINA, Sask. -- Saskatchewan has introduced a Renewable Diesel Act, which will require diesel fuel sold in the province to contain 2% renewable content beginning July 1, 2012.

Trucks For Change Network welcomes OTA as member

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has become the first trade association to become a charter member of the newly formed Trucks For Change Network, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the...

#MATS: Goodyear crowns 2010 Highway Hero winner

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As if something straight from a Hollywood movie, the story behind this year's Goodyear North America Highway Hero award included the winner pulling an unconscious driver from his car seconds before it was struck by an...

Trailer Wizards announces new VP of Atlantic Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed Dave Skaarup as its vice-president of Atlantic Canada. Skaarup will be reporting directly to Trailer Wizards president Doug Vanderspek and will be responsible for both sales and operations for...

Research project to study truckers’ health issues in Atlantic Canada

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has approved funding for a three-year project to research and study health issues in professional truck drivers in an effort to enhance driving performance. 

#MATS: MaxxForce 15 makes Mid-America debut

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- At the behest of Canadian customers, Navistar International has come out with a 15-litre MaxxForce engine for high-horsepower applications.

#MATS: Shell’s popular Million Mile Haul of Fame expanded to US

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Shell Lubricants has taken its popular Canadian Haul of Fame concept and rolled it out across North America.

#MATS: Michelin expands support program to O/Os, plans Canadian roll-out

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Michelin is expanding its popular Advantage Program to owner/operators and says it will soon offer the program in Canada as well.

#MATS: Bendix advances Wingman, sees continued growth of full-stability

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Trucks, it seems, just keep getting safer. There was more evidence of that at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show, where Bendix unveiled a new generation of its Bendix Wingman collision mitigation system and announced...

#MATS: Bendix offers enhanced drum brake for stopping distance requirements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) has come out with a high-performance extended service drum brake, designed to meet impending new stopping distance requirements set to take effect in August.

#MATS: Great Dane’s new flatbed model saves weight and eliminates corrosion

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- After years of development and extensive field and lab testing, Great Dane Trailers launched its new MXP-120 all-aluminum flatbed at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: Great Dane unveils new Composite Van spec for heavy payload hauls

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Great Dane has expanded the specs on its Composite dry freight van to address the needs of specialty hauls, such as those in the beverage industry and others with frequent heavy floor loads.

#MATS: Great Dane takes weight out of its Classic Truckload reefer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Great Dane has redesigned its Classic Truckload refrigerated trailer.