Western Star Expands Dealer Network

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio - Western Star Trucks has expanded its dealer network by adding 11 new dealerships - one of which is located in Canada.

Editor’s Comment: Christmas Is a Time for Giving

Christmas time brings out the best in people and the trucking industry is no exception.

NABRR Series Plans Eastern Expansion

CALGARY, Alta. - This year's North American Big Rig Racing (NABRR) campaign was the largest and most successful to date, but the organization plans to build on its success and is eyeing eastern expansion.

Industry Issues: Truck Safety, Small Carriers and Other Myths

One of the great things about writing this column or from other coverage OTA and CTA receive in Truck News is the feedback from the readers.

Let’s Talk Insurance: The DeathSpiral – Learning From Past Mistakes

We've all seen holiday movies in which ghosts or angels teach the main character an important lesson. Just as in the movies, many truckers today have received visits from ghosts - ghosts of past trucking insurers who left long-haul trucking, leadi...

A Trucker’s Wife: Helpful Tips for Those Left Home

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Company Claims New Charge Air Coolers Improve Fuel Mileage

EDMONTON, Alta. - Retrofitting an aftermarket Charge Air Cooler (CAC) can improve fuel mileage by 0.89 miles per gallon, according to Global Heat Transfer, the Edmonton-based company that manufactures the component.

PeopleNet Launches g3

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - PeopleNet has introduced its new generation of onboard computer - the PeopleNet g3.

Greatwest Kenworth Opens New Dealership

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - Greatwest Kenworth has opened a new store in Grande Prairie at the rapidly-expanding "four mile corner" just north of the city.

Alberta Establishes First Research Chair in Road Safety

CALGARY, Alta. - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) and University of Calgary Department of Civil Engineering has appointed its first ever Research Chair in Road Safety. Dr. Richard Tav was recently announced as the successful candidate for this...

Westcan Bulk Transport Signs Training Deal With Lakeland

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. - Westcan Bulk Transport has formed a driver training partnership with Lakeland College that ensures the carriers drivers are trained by a recognized and accredited training school.

Career Path Key to Driver Retention: Craigen

EDMONTON, Alta. - When drivers look at their future do they see a career path or a roadblock? The answer could make the difference between a long-term employee and one more notch added to the number of drivers exiting the industry, says Roy Craige...

Can a New Charge Air Cooler Save You Money?

EDMONTON, Alta. - Retrofitting an aftermarket Charge Air Cooler (CAC) can improve fuel mileage by 0.89 miles per gallon, according to Global Heat Transfer, the Edmonton-based company that manufactures the component.

They Come in With a Frown and Leave With a Smile

CONCORD, Ont. - The food is home-cooked, the atmosphere cozy and the service friendly - maybe that's why trucker Bob Faulkner, 65, has been going out of his way to frequent the Pinecrest Restaurant and Truck Stop for more than 30 years.

BRASS Drivers Safe – For Now: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canada's transborder trucking industry last month breathed a sigh a relief after learning U.S. Customs officials planned to practice "informed compliance" for a "reasonable period of time," when enforcing the new requirements for BR...