DHL commits to be emissions free by 2050

BRAMPTON, ON - Mail and logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group plans to eliminate all logistic related emissions to net zero by the year 2050.

Mack introduces body builder portal

LAS VEGAS, NV - Bringing all of their body builder resources to one convenient and accessible location, Mack Trucks has introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, which will give customers, body builders and dealers essential tools required to ensure a quick and efficient body upfit process.

Truck cab lockout ends in injury: OPP

LEEDS, ON - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a driver had to be treated for injuries on Tuesday after locking himself out of his cab along the 401 in Eastern Ontario.

ATA pleased with hours-of-service restart report

ARLINGTON, VA - Chris Spear, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Trucking Association (ATA) said he was pleased with the results of a U.S. Department of Transportation report that determined there was no advantage to the burdensome restrictions placed on the use of the 34-hour restart by professional drivers.

A SWEDISH HYBRID CONCEPT

March 8, 2017 Vol. 14 No. 05 Volvo Trucks’ latest concept vehicle tests a hybrid powertrain for long-haul transport, a major update of the truck first shown to the world…

New truck body executive named by Wabash

LAFAYETTE, IN - Wabash National has named Kevin Page as its new vice president and general manager of final mile and distributed services.

Healthy Fleet to launch app in April

LONDON, ON - Healthy Fleet, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy habits to those in the trucking industry, is asking carriers to enter their May-June Healthy Fleet Challenge, as they prepare to launch a new health tracking and coaching app.

Seaway Express welcomes Steven Lindsay

CORNWALL, ON - Seaway Express has announced Steven Lindsay has been appointed as business development manager.

News First – 2017-03-06

FAST crossings come to Fort Erie, upgrade in BC…

2017-2018 Road Knight Team selected by OTA

TORONTO, ON - Seven outstanding truck drivers have been knighted by the Ontario Trucking Association, and will now travel across Ontario over the next two years sharing the industry to media in addition to sharing their stories and know-how about the trucking industry and highway safety with students and community groups.

Cummins X15 Efficiency series claims 2016 TWNA tech award

NASHVILLE, TN - The Cummins X15 Efficiency engine series has been awarded the Truck Writers of North America's (TWNA) 2016 Technical Achievement Award.

Class 8 orders remain strong in February: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR has revealed that preliminary Class 8 net orders exceeded expectations for the second time in a row, with a solid year over year comparison at 22,900 units for February.

HR experts discuss lack of women drivers

TORONTO, ON - Human Resources experts from Canadian carriers were among those who took took center stage on Thursday during the third-annual Women with Drive summit, offering thoughts on what can be done to attract, recruit and retain female drivers.

17.4 | Truck Sales Projections

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Accuride VP named 2017 STEP Ahead Award Honoree

EVANSVILLE, IN - Accruride announced today, the Manufacturing Institute has honored Mary E. Blair, senior vice president of supply chain management for Accuride with its 2017 Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Ahead Award.