LEADERS: MTA’s Bob Dolyniuk on the challenge of dealing with our crumbling infrastructure

Q. An unfortunate reality is that unless roads and bridges are completely crumbling, it has proven difficult to make infrastructure spending a priority. What can the trucking industry do to raise awareness to the point that politicians feel...

DTNA looking to move the needle on new truck innovations

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico -- Halfway through the SuperTruck program, a partnership between the US government and truck OEs aimed at moving the needle on truck innovation,  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced it has validated...

FPInnovations to host natural gas trucking seminars in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- FPInnovations will be hosting a series of free seminars in B.C. to discuss the use of natural gas in trucking.

Canada North Resources Expo coming to B.C. this spring

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- The first-ever Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) is coming to Prince George this spring. The event, to be held May 31-June 1, will showcase the leaders and rising stars of the transportation (including air, rail, land...

DEF prices remain steady as network expands

TORONTO, Ont. -- There are now 13 Canadian truck stops offering diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump, with an average price of 80 cents per litre, according to the latest issue of DEF Tracker.

Freightliner offering CNG-powered concrete mixer

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Freightliner has brought to World of Concrete a 114SD model concrete mixer powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

Freight Wing introduces new composite trailer side skirts

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Freight Wing has come out with a new AeroFlex Composite trailer side skirt that it says has been proven to improve fuel economy by 7.45% using SAE/TMC test methodology.

Quebec fleet saving $54,000 a month with trailer tails

MONTREAL, Que. -- Taking yet another step to reduce fuel consumption, Montreal-based Groupe Trans-West has installed trailer tails on the 120 trailers it uses for US-bound trips. The carrier values the monthly fuel savings at $54,000.

Low rolling resistance tires perform equally well on packed snow, study suggests

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Low rolling resistance (LRR) tires not only improve fuel economy by 4-11%, but they also last as long and perform as well on packed snow as truck tires that are not marketed for low rolling resistance.

First-of-its-kind liquefied natural gas facility opens in Alberta

CALGARY, Alta. -- A new liquefied natural gas facility has opened in Alberta, which facility owner Encana Corporation says is the first of its kind in the province. The Cavalier LNG facility is located about 15 km east of the town of...

Yokohama’s TY517 commercial tire added to SmartWay-certified list

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama’s new TY517 commercial tire has been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies. Yokohama, which now has nine products recognized as SmartWay...

Meritor extends PlatinumShield coating to lined aftermarket brakes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has announced it’s making its PlatinumShield II coating available on lined aftermarket brakes.

Meritor introduces two new product lines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor announced this week it is launching two new product series: an all-makes parts family dubbed AllFit and a line of remanufactured products named Meritor Green.

Virtual Driver Interactive introduces Semi-Truck Safety solution

El Dorado Hills, Calif.-- Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI) announced it has added expanded lesson plans for semi-trucks and other large vehicles as part of its Virtual HD corporate fleet driver safety system.

Allison Transmission introduces enhanced electronic controls

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has come out with its fifth generation electronic controls, which the company says have been designed to improve performance.