CTA calls federal budget ‘vague,’ applauds portions

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The recently announced federal budget has caused division not only within the ranks of the Canadian government, which is currently in the midst of a historic vote of non-confidence against the Conservative minority, but also...

Trailer market continues strong recovery: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer orders remained strong in February, with 21,990 units ordered representing a 25% gain over January's numbers.

Mack offering Granite sleeper, other upgrades

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Mack Trucks was at this week's Conexpo-Con/Agg construction equipment show with some new offerings, including a sleeper option for its Granite and other interior upgrades for the Granite and Titan.

Truck-Lite develops CSA training program

FALCONER, N.Y. -- With US inspection agencies stepping up enforcement of CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability), Truck-Lite has developed a training program aimed at keeping its customers' lighting products in compliance.

inthinc grows Canadian presence with second Calgary facility

CALGARY, Alta. -- Global telematics company inthinc Technology Solutions has expanded its Canadian presence with the opening of a new operations centre in Calgary.

Maxim to throw 30-year birthday bash at Winnipeg, Regina dealerships

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck & Trailer is turning 30 Apr. 1, and will celebrate with special customer events at its Winnipeg and Regina locations.

Car transporter puts brakes on services

WINDSOR, Ont. -- North America's largest auto transporter, Allied Systems, has put the brakes on its services to GM and Chrysler and has impounded about 1,700 GM cars and hundreds more belonging to Chrysler.

Navistar introduces MaxxForce 15, expands mixer line

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Navistar International announced at the Conexpo/Con-Agg construction show that its International PayStar is now available with the 15-litre MaxxForce engine.

Cummins to offer 24/7 customer service support

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Cummins will be offering 24/7 customer assistance through its Cummins Care program starting in July.

National biodiesel mandate needs rethinking: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the Government of Canada needs to rethink its approach to a national biodiesel mandate set to kick in July 1 and introduce measures to protect consumers of biodiesel from higher fuel...

Navistar showcases improvements to International WorkStar

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Navistar unveiled improvements to its International WorkStar severe-service trucks at the Conexpo-Con/Agg construction industry trade show.

Funding announced for Regina’s global transportation hub

REGINA, Sask. -- The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are slated to contribute a combined $1.2 million in funding to the Global Transportation Hub Authority (GTHA) in Regina.

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...