Business Management Stresses build strengths October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — When times are good and things are easy, even the worst–run business can survive, but it’s when companies are put under stress that’s when they evolve and…
Equipment COLD STAR FREIGHT LOVES ITS CNG MACKS October 14, 2014 It’s been a mixed year for natural gas. Enthusiasm about the inexpensive alt-fuel seems to be diminishing. More alarmingly for us here in Canada, there’s been a significant product pull-back…
Equipment TRAILER TAILS GREEN-FLAGGED ACROSS CANADA* October 14, 2014 At the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego last week, ATDynamics held a press conference to announce Canadian lawmakers have finally agreed to allow full-length trailer…
Equipment FOUR EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM ATA October 14, 2014 The American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition was, as always, a huge event, bringing together trucking heavyweights from across North America. And it was extremely busy in terms of…
Equipment DRIVING THE NEW FORD F-150 October 14, 2014 Ford made a huge splash when it announced its best-selling F-150 pickup would feature an aluminum cab, beginning in 2015. Have they gone mad? people wondered. It’s a truck. Built…
Velociti launches new service to help fleets deploy technologies October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Velociti has announced a new Deployment as a Service model, which will help motor carriers install and manage various technology systems across their fleets. The new…
Equipment Mack standardizes mDrive transmission October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mack Trucks has announced its mDrive automated manual transmission is now standard on the Mack Pinnacle highway tractor. The announcement came at the American Trucking Associations…
Equipment Daimler to develop medium-duty engine, introduces new safety systems October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will be bringing a medium-duty Detroit engine to the market. The new DD5 and DD8 are currently under development and being…
Equipment (Most) Canadian provinces agree to allow full-sized trailer tails October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — All Canadian provinces except for Newfoundland have agreed to allow full-sized trailer tails. As we first reported last week, the policy change was agreed upon…
Equipment Navistar shows off most fuel-efficient ProStar, announces remote diagnostics enhancements October 5, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navistar International unveiled what it says is its most fuel-efficient ProStar, featuring the SmartAdvantage powertrain package from Cummins and Eaton. The truck was on display at…
Business Management ‘You can’t go broke going green’: UPS exec October 5, 2014 And why he believes low rolling resistance tires are no better for the environment
Trillium offers new CNG fast-fill fuelling option October 5, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Trillium CNG has introduced a new seven-inch hydraulic intensifier compressor (HY-C), which it says can refuel CNG vehicles in half the time it takes today. The…
Equipment FlowBelow aero wheel covers get vote of confidence from Mesilla Valley Transportation October 4, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A fleet-wide order for 1,200 units has given aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer FlowBelow a boost; and it’s not just the volume but also the customer that…
Equipment New regulations on weights and dimensions and inspections October 3, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — Canadian governments have come to agreement on policies regarding truck weights and measures and vehicle inspections. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of transport approved three recommendations put…
Business Management Class 8 truck demand remains high through September October 2, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Class 8 truck net orders in September were higher than any other September since 2005 and 27% stronger than a year ago, according to the latest data…
