Drivers Handing Out Roses and Razzies to Shipping Facilities

TORONTO -- Two months since its launch, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says its Operation Upgrade campaign is starting to reveal how shipping facilities need to do a better job of removing waste from the system and how drivers value preferred shippers who provide an environment free of harassment when picking up freight. OTA says it has gathered several takeaways since the initial launch of the survey campaign, which attempts to identify the strongest and weakest links in the supply chain by allowing drivers and carriers to assign scores to shippers and consignees based on treatment of truck drivers.

Study: U.S. Truck Safety Hit by Changes in HOS Rules

ARLINGTON, VA -- New analysis of changes to the 34-hour restart provisions in U.S. hours of service rules for truckers confirms what many in the trucking have been saying since they took effect.

Daimler Pumping Up Production of Freightliner Trucks

PORTLAND, ORE - The parent company to Freightliner Trucks plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, NC, manufacturing plant over the next three months. http://www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com

Paccar Recalling Nearly 450 Peterbilt, Kenworth Trucks

They are model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014 through March 30, 2015.

Alternative Fuels Push Drives Opening of New Testing Lab

LANGLEY, BC -- In a move to cater to the growing market for alternatively fueled vehicles, a new laboratory for the testing and certification of high pressure fuel systems and related components used on them has opened in Langley, British Columbia.

Maxim Truck & Trailer Introduces One-Hour Parts Delivery

WINNIPEG -- The offering guarantees a one-hour delivery of heavy-duty parts for a flat fee of $20. The service is ideally suited to heavy-duty repair shops and fleets who are focused on uptime for their customers and fleets, according to Maxim.

Summit for Recruiting Women Truckers Returning to Toronto

About 135 delegates attended this year's inaugural event, which shed new light on the steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada's trucking industry, according to organisers.

Kenworth adds new options

KIRKLAND, Wash.– Kenworth announced today it is offering the Meritor Front Steer non-drive axle family rated from 12,000 to 14,600 pounds in standard and wide track options for selected Class…

Manac More Than Doubles First Quarter Profit

North American specialty trailer designer and manufacturer Manac Inc. reported on Monday its first quarter profit more than doubled.

Volvo Places Bet on Technology with Investment

A subsidiary of the Volvo Group has placed a bet on the future of trucking technologies when it comes to increasing safety and fuel savings.

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Online Interface Makes it Easier for Drivers to Find Need-it-Now Parts

Sponsored: With advancing technology and innovative solutions from OEMs, drivers are gaining easier access to the product information and parts availability they need to stay on the road. Finding…

CTRF 50th Annual Conference

Another 50 Years: Where to From Here? Un autre 50 ans : qu’en est-il à partir de maintenant? May 24-26, 2015 Marriott…

Great Dane Gets New Montreal Dealership

SAVANNAH, GA - Great Dane is adding a Montreal dealership to its Canadian distribution network.

Bendix unveils new All Makes product line

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix announced today it has expanded its lineup of remanufactured components with the launch of its new All Makes product line. The company says the line was…