SAF-HOLLAND announces launch of new website

MUSKEGON, MI - SAF-HOLLAND have announced the launch of its new intuitive and user friendly website www.SAFHolland.ca.

Ryder to distribute, service Workhorse trucks

Ryder System has formed a 10-year strategic partnership with Workhorse Group to be primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light- and medium-duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America.

Video shows rollerblader hitching a ride behind truck

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Peel Regional Police have issued a warning after dash cam footage of a rollerblader hitching a ride the back of a transport truck has picked up some attention online.

Truck driver charged after attacking MTO officer

SPRAGGE, ON - A truck driver from Thessalon, Ontario has been charged after he allegedly attacked a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officer at an inspection station west of Sudbury.

ATA taking applications for Trucking Image Award

SAN ANTONIO, TX - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced it is now accepting applications for this year's Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.

News First – 2017-05-08

‘The future is here’: Nikola CEO…

Kenworth T680 Everyday Heroes Truck will be auctioned off

PHOENIX, AZ - Kenworth has announced they will be auctioning off the T680 Everyday Heroes Truck with all proceeds of the sale going directly to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit dedicated to stopping human trafficking by educating, mobilizing and empowering American truck drivers and rest stop employees.

Mullen Group announces election of directors

OKOTOKS, AB - Mullen Group has announced eight nominees have been elected to as directors of the company.

Maxim charity BBQ to raise funds for CancerCare Manitoba

WINNIPEG, MB – On May 26, Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting their annual charity barbecue in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life 2.0 Being diagnosed with…

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Heavy, medium duty preliminary orders slide in April: ACT

COLUMBUS, IN – After eight months of steadily higher volumes, North American medium and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders softened in preliminary readings for April. According to ACT Research,…

News First Midweek – 2017-05-04

Polaris buys JG Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing…

Product Watch – 2017-05-03

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MAKING DUST IN A WESTERN STAR

May 3, 2017 Vol. 14 No. 09 So I had some fun last week in Arizona with a few of Western Star’s latest trucks and the continuation of the…

Class 8 orders remained solid in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - According to FTR, preliminary Class 8 net orders for April ranked in at 23,600 units, keeping up the steady track that began seven months ago.