B.C. introduces incentive program for safe fleets

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The province of B.C. has introduced its Premium Carrier Program to recognize truck fleets that achieve safety excellence.

Volvo shows off 2010 engines at customer demonstration

DUBLIN, Va. -- Volvo Trucks hosted more than 100 customers from the US and Canada at a demonstration of EPA2010-compliant engines last week.

Purolator USA appoints new Eastern sales manager

JERICHO, N.Y. -- Purolator USA has appointed David Borchik as sales manager of the company's Eastern District. Borchik will have overall responsibility for sales operations and account relationships, as well as for ensuring consistency of...

CTA joins campaign to catch ‘evil thugs’ behind brutal trucker attack

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has joined the British Columbia Trucking Association's (BCTA) campaign to identify, catch and convict the persons who beat and left a veteran truck driver for dead.

Medium-duty forecast weakened, heavy-duty still strong for 2011: report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- While medium-duty truck demand has been slowly growing for several months, weakness in the housing and construction sector is hindering a strong rebound in North American production of medium-duty trucks for 2011, according to...

Executive View: John Erik Albrechtsen, Paul’s Hauling

WINNIPEG, Man. -- John Erik Albrechtsen, manager of operations with Paul's Hauling began working in the family business when he was about 12 years of age.His career has taken him from the shop floor through the University of Manitoba where he...

Freightliner delivers hybrid truck to hit TV show MythBusters

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks is teaming up with the hit Discovery Channel program, "MythBusters," to help haul the show's equipment for future episodes.

Ground transportation rates increase for third straight month: report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The trend of increasing ground transportation rates continued through July, with overall freight costs increasing by 3% when compared to June, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) this week.

Danatec launches trio of new educational products

CALGARY, Alta. -- Danatec Educational Services has launched three new products: DanatecTV, the Danatec TDG Handbook App and the new Electronic TDG Regulations Update Service.

SAF-Holland names new aftermarket VP

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has named Carl Mesker, a 22-year veteran of the heavy-duty transportation industry, to the position of vice-president, aftermarket (Americas).

Eaton named top supplier by Idealease

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has been named Component Supplier of the Year by Idealease Corporation of North America. Over the past 10 years, Eaton has received similar recognition from North Barrington, Ill.-based Idealease on seven...

‘Quiet Giant’ turns 65

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Peterson Manufacturing Company, known locally as the "Quiet Giant" in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview, is celebrating its 65th year of business.

Trucking industry rallying for attack victim

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The trucking industry is rallying to bring justice to the perpetrators of a stunning, seemingly unprovoked attack on a truck driver who was simply trying to help a fellow motorist.

Class 8 net orders rise in September

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Class 8 net orders surged 21.6% in September, up 38.8% over September 2009, according to preliminary figures from FTR Associates.

Michelin celebrates sale of one millionth X One

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin celebrated the sale of its one millionth X One wide-base single tire last week.