Trucking Conditions Index Falls Slightly

BLOOMINGTON, IN. -- A measure of business conditions in the U.S. trucking industry posted its third straight monthly drop in March, according to a newly released report, but there is confidence the situation is already improving.

Intermodal Shipments Increase 2% in First Quarter

CALVERTON, MD. -- Total intermodal shipments in Canada and the U.S. rose 2% from the same time a year earlier, according to new a Intermodal Association of North America report, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic.

Fontaine-Modified Freightliner M2 Trucks Recalled

Fontaine Modification Co is recalling 3,571 model year 2006-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks due to a braking problem, according to a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin.

Spot Market Freight Volume Posts April Decline

TORONTO -- Spot market freight volume fell in April from both the month before and the same time a year earlier, according to new figures from Transcore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index.

Nat-Gas Engine Unveiled as Some Wonder About Its Future

VANCOUVER, B.C -- Cummins Westport Inc. is broadening its offerings in natural gas engines for commercial vehicles as some are wondering what the future holds for this alternative fuel in the wake of lower diesel prices. The ISB6.7 G model is a 6.7 liter medium-duty, factory built, dedicated engine for medium duty truck and vocational applications as well as for school bus and shuttle bus applications. It's based on Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine platform. This new model will operate exclusively on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG), using Cummins Westport's proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology, first introduced with the 8.9 liter ISL G model engine. The ISB6.7 G features three-way catalyst aftertreatment, which is packaged as a muffler and is maintenance-free. No diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction after-treatment will be required, according to the company.

Legislation Would Make Truck Driving Certified Occupation

WINNIPEG -- A new certified occupations act has been introduced in the Manitoba legislature with the aim of providing better training and skills development for workers in the province, starting off with truck drivers. According to the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, the plan would ensure Manitoba workers in certain industries would be able to receive certification in their occupation from on-the-job training as well as classroom training from accredited providers. "Manitoba businesses have many specialized jobs that people new to the job market need to know are an option for them," he said. "We have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, as well as many newcomers and others who are just looking for a chance to put their abilities to use in a new occupation. This proposed act is about giving them a tap on the shoulder to show them the possibilities available."

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Truck Lubricants Guru Slipping Into Retirement

SAN RAMON, CA. -- After nearly 40 years in the lubricants business, Chevron's well-known consulting scientist for its Delo heavy-duty engine oil and a man who helped establish heavy duty engine oil categories has decided to retire at the end of June.

CTA, PMTC Give Thumbs Up to New eManifest Rules

Two trucking groups have given their endorsement to changes in regulations regarding eManifest information required by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) prior to arrival in Canada.

Find Out How to Get a $10,000 Tax Credit at PMTC Event

OAKVILLE, ON - Training always comes with a price tag, but private fleet managers who attend an annual event can learn how they can get $10,000 per apprentice driver to help offset the costs.

Everything Turning Up Titanium for One Fleet

WOODBRIDGE, ON. -- Business has been gangbusters so much for one fleet, earlier named one of Canada's fastest growing companies, that it has now set a record.

FMCSA’s CSA Program Goes Under Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An audit was launched this week of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) key safety program by the investigative arm of the U.S. Transportation Department.

Report: Fuel Saving Technology Saving Fleets Big Money

DALLAS, TX — Want to save some loonies? You can, and in a big way, according to a new study from the North American Council for…

Chevron Hits YouTube with Unconventional Videos

What do a gold miner, a logger, a truck driver and a farmer all have in common, aside from the fact you can find them on different "reality television" series?

North American Truck Orders Post April Decline

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN -- Orders for new heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks in North America both hit the skids a little bit, but it's no cause for alarm. During April, 39,700 Class 5 through Class 8 truck orders were booked, down 6% compared the April 2014, according to preliminary numbers from the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research. Actual numbers will be published in mid-May. "While the order volume represents a fairly sharp deceleration from the 50,000 units-plus order months experienced from October to February, the pullback is a reflection of already large backlogs as well as a paucity of build slots remaining in 2015," said Kenny Vieth, ACT president and senior analyst. "This month's net orders were not a surprise, considering that the calendar is moving away from peak order season."