Mack and Volvo training programs get CASE accreditation

GREENSBORO, N.C.  – Mack Trucks Academy and the Volvo Trucks Academy announced today that both have received the Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive…

US truck tonnage snaps back in July, falls just short of all-time high

ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage rose 1.3% in July, coming within 0.6% of its all-time high recorded in November 2013. The index, compiled by the American Trucking Associations…

Kenworth T880 adds natural gas option

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company announced this week that it is adding a natural gas option for the Kenworth T880. This option is ideal for dump trucks, mixer, refuse,…

Trimble teams up with 3Gtms

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Trimble has announced today that it has formed an alliance with software company 3Gtms. The alliance is a strategic one as it includes a commercial reseller agreement with…

FLO Components launches Lube Basics seminars

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – FLO Components announced the schedule for its upcoming 2014-2015 Lube Basics seminars. The seminars will be held in cities across Ontario with the hopes of helping people…

OTA’s Education Foundation names new vice-chair

TORONTO, Ont. – The OTA’s Education Foundation has announced Scott Tilley, co-president of Tandet Logistics in Oakville, Ont., is the new vice-chair of the foundation. “The Foundation’s directors felt that…

Volvo Trucks to hold VEST ride demo in Moncton, N.B.

MONCTON, N.B. – To show its dedication to safety and technology, Volvo Trucks is hosting a VEST (Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology) ride demonstration in Moncton, New Brunswick on September 4.

Allison’s FuelSense package now available in International trucks

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced Allison Transmission’s new fuel-efficiency package is now available on medium-duty and vocational International trucks. Allison’s FuelSense fuel-efficiency package is available on 1000- through 4000-series…

Does engine programming work? PIT aims to find out.

POINTE-CLAIRE, Que. — Many fleets and owner/operators swear they can get greater efficiency out of a diesel engine by programming it for its specific duty cycle. FPInnovations’ Project Innovation Transport (PIT)…

Carrier Transicold introduces remote panels for reefers

ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold has introduced new APX remote panels, which allow operators to control reefer temperatures from more convenient locations. The remote panels are available in two configurations:…

Bendix expands brake shoe remanufacturing capabilities

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Bendix has announced it has expanded remanufacturing capabilities at its Huntington, Ind. plant. The company has invested US$3.2 million into the facility, which produces remanufactured brake shoes,…

News First – 2014-08-18

Cash, no charge

Sometimes there is just no substitute for having a wallet full of bills, especially in emergency situations. This is a lesson Jim Shepley learned after one of his drivers had…

Heroic trucker prevents major fire on highway in N.S.

THOMSON STATION, N.S. – A major disaster was avoided this week after a trucker used some quick thinking while driving along Nova Scotia’s Cobequid Pass. According to the news and…

Muir’s mandates incorporation

Good-bye sole proprietors. Hello incorporated businesses. As of September 1st, the Muir’s Cartage division of Calyx Transportation Group Inc. will refuse to assign a load to owner/operators running their…