Freightliner introduces new vocational models

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Freightliner has expanded its vocational presence with the introduction of two new severe-duty models.

Winter storms freeze US tonnage growth

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage dropped 2.9% in February, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canadian fleets sweep TCA safety award grand prizes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Two Canadian carriers have claimed the top grand prizes at the Truckload Carriers Association's highly coveted National Fleet Safety Awards. Brian Kurtz Trucking of Breslau, Ont. won the award for truckload companies in the...

Fergus Truck Show’s entertainment line-up announced

FERGUS, Ont. -- Organizers for the Fergus Truck Show have announced the entertainment and activity line-up for the event's 26th annual installment, to be held July 22-24.

Backlog for Class 8 trucks nears 100,000 units

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- As the Class 8 truck market continues to heat up, the North American backlog has now reached nearly 100,000 units.

BBTS encourages fleets to ‘retread instead’

MUSCATINE, Iowa -- With tire prices on the rise, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has launched a new campaign to encourage fleets to 'retread instead.'

Yanke hosting career fairs in Calgary, Winnipeg

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Yanke Group is hosting career fairs in Winnipeg and Calgary as it looks to meet the demands of its growing business.

New Kenworth parts and service facility opened in Val D’or

VAL D'OR, Que. -- Centre du Camion Amos has opened a new Kenworth parts and service facility, just off the Trans-Canada Hwy.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index sets new record for February load volumes

TORONTO, Ont. --Transcore's Canadian Freight Index set another record for spot market truck freight volume in February with a month over month increase of 11 percent, despite the fact February is a short month.

Cat unveils much anticipated vocational truck

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Caterpillar has taken the wraps off a stunning new vocational truck that will be suitable for a full range of vocations.

North American surface trade surges nearly 25% in 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Surface transportation trade between Canada, the US, and Mexico increased by 24.3% in 2010 compared to 2009, reaching $791 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

New ExpressPass unveiled for trucks crossing Lewiston-Queenston bridge

LEWISTON, N.Y. -- The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, operator of three of the four Niagara River bridges between Western New York and Southern Ontario, has unveiled its new ExpressPass for trucks crossing the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge to help...

Rosedale to hold job fair Apr. 30

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Rosedale Transport is hosting a job fair and open house Apr. 30 from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Continental Tire announces launch of major retread initiative

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Continental Tire has announced a major foray into retreading, which will offer retreads of each of its tread designs and offer a complete life-cycle tire solution for fleets.

Hankook to build massive new R&D facility in Korea

DAEJEON, Korea -- Hankook Tire has announced it is building a new research and development center in Korea, which at 66,000 square metres will be the largest R&D center in the country.