Fight Expected Over Upcoming Truck Emissions Rules

The trucking industry in the U.S. is bracing for federal regulators to soon propose new rules requiring the fuel efficiency of new trucks to increase by as much as 40% by 2027 from 2010's level. That's according to a story this week from Reuters, in which it reports that some trucking aren't necessarily opposed to tougher standards. The reason is because fuel is one of any trucking operation's greatest costs, but the real fight may lie in the smaller details of the plan. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency earlier said it will introduce "performance-based" standards, meaning truck makers can use a variety of options to hit fuel economy and emissions targets, ranging from changes in the engine all the way to putting additions on trucks and trailer bodies.

Cummins makes its free mobile app available for Android devices

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins announced today that its mobile app, QuickServe Online is now available on Android devices. The app provides easy, on-the-go access to Cummins part options, parts catalogs…

SAF-Holland steerable lift axle now available with Bendix ADB22X air brake disc

MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland announced today that the Bendix ADB22X air disc brake was selected as an upcoming available option on the Neway LSZ steerable lift axle suspension system. According…

Safety Officials Push for Collision Avoidance Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Safety officials in the U.S. are recommending what it calls the "life saving benefits" of a technology to become standard on all new commercial and passenger vehicles. A new National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Special Investigation Report, The Use of Forward Collision Avoidance Systems to Prevent and Mitigate Rear-End Crashes stresses that collision avoidance systems can prevent or lessen the severity of rear-end crashes, to help save lives and reduce injuries. According to statistics from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end crashes kill about 1,700 people every year and injure half a million more. More than 80% of these deaths and injuries might have been mitigated had the vehicles been equipped with a collision avoidance system.

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Sharpe Now Eastgate Truck Centre Dealer Principal

HAMILTON, ON — Mike Sharpe has joined Eastgate Truck Centre as an ownership partner, assuming the role of dealer principal.  Sharpe’s industry background spans 20 years…

Cooper Tire adds new size to RM230 HH tire

FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced earlier this week that it has added a new size – 275/70R22.5 –to its Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line. The company…

Product Watch – 2015-06-10

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90 Years for HTC Boils Down to Lobster Celebration

HAMILTON, ON -- Few transportation organizations can say they have been around 90 years, so when you are just 10 years shy of hitting the century mark there is only one thing to do...celebrate in style.

Trucker Stunned Over Arrival at Home

KITCHENER, ON - It took 35 years, but truck driver Lucian Stoica's dream of owning a Harley Davidson motorcycle finally came true with the dragster appearing in his driveway earlier this month.

Triton Transport Purchases Davey Cartage Equipment

Chilliwack, BC and Edmonton, AB -- Specialized trucking provider Triton Transport Ltd. on Tuesday announced it purchased a majority of the specialized equipment of Davey Cartage Co. Ltd., which is ceasing operations after more than 30 years due to the owner's retirement.

Haven’t You Heard? Oil Provinces Still Booming

CALGARY -- Housing in Canada's oil producing regions is booming, confounding analysts who say there is an energy slump that's hurting the overall economy. So why is this good news for trucking?

Warning: Pan Am Games Will Make Hogtown Traffic Worse

TORONTO -- Truckers in Ontario can expect serious delays and frustration when the Pan Am games hit town. A preliminary report from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) shows the games in Toronto (July 10 to 26) could add 20 minutes or more to delivery times.

Average Diesel Cost Down for Second Straight Week

The average cost of diesel fuel in Canada has moved lower for the second consecutive week, according to a weekly report from the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group Ltd.

SAF-Holland launches new Original Parts Bumper-to-Bumper program

Muskegon, Mich. — SAF-Holland launched its new Original Parts Bumper-to-Bumper program recently. The new program was created to provide complete visibility of its extensive line of service parts and and will…