News First Midweek – 2015-05-07

Freightliner Licenses Autonomous Truck in Nevada…

TransCore Link Logistics 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

This year’s tournament falls on TransCore Link Logistics’ 25th anniversary so it will be a year like no other! On Tuesday, July 7th, hit the links at one of the finest…

Michelin unveils new sizes for its XZ3+ tires

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of two new sizes of Michelin XZ3+ tires – 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5 both load range H and reinforced with added steel…

Peterbilt adds Bendix tire pressure monitoring system to Model 587

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced today that the Bendix SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is now available on its cab and sleeper Model 587. “TPMS provides operators with…

The Lockwood Report – 2015-05-06

ON FUELS AND FUEL EFFICIENCY | The Lockwood Report…

Rumble Named TransForce CFO, Executive Vice President

MONTREAL - The trucking and logistics provider, TransForce Inc., has a new money-man.

Truck-Lite introduces new headlight system

FALCONER, New York – Truck-Lite has announced its latest advancement in the LED lighting market, the 4×6 rectangular LED headlight system. It is the follow-up to the popular 7-inch round…

Link Conference 2015

TransCore Link Logistics will celebrate its 25th birthday on the morning of Tuesday, July 7th. Come out to connect with carriers, brokers, shippers and industry guests. Plus, hear from experts on…

Fuel Prices Increasing as Oil Hits 2015 Highs

The average Canadian cost of diesel and gasoline continues moving up as oil prices on Tuesday hit their highest levels of the year.

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Increase Over Past Week, Oil Higher

The average price of diesel fuel has edged higher over the past week, but remains well below the level from a year ago.

Cummins, Agility Fuel Systems Agree to Partnership

DALLAS - Cummins Inc. announced Tuesday it entered into a strategic partnership to increase its presence in the heavy-duty truck and bus natural gas engine business.

Ryder Extends Finance Offering to Canadian Customers

MIAMI, FL -- Ryder System Inc. said on Monday it has made available to Canadian customers a service for making it easier to finance previously owned vehicles.

Nova Enterprises, Lockhart Truck Center Rebrand

TRURO, NS -- Following a merger in 2013, the truck dealerships Nova Enterprises Ltd. and Lockhart Truck Center have rebranded under the Nova Truck Centres banner.

Driving Standards Unveiled, Part of Mandatory Training Goal

OTTAWA -- The job of a truck driver has been defined more clearly than ever before, at least according to the new National Occupational Standard unveiled Monday by Trucking HR Canada, which is expected to pave the way toward establishing mandatory driver training regulations.

New Rail Tanker Rules Finalized in Wake of Deadly Crashes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Canadian and U.S. officials have announced new and harmonized final rules for the transportation of flammable liquids by railroads, including a new class of rail tank car.