Trailer Wizards sets up shop in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. -- Trailer Wizards has opened up shop in St John's, Nfld., having partnered with an existing trailer maintenance and repair shop, Reefer Repair. Officials say the partnership will allow Newfoundland customers to both purchase...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins pair of awards from Walmart Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Bison Transport has won a pair of awards from Walmart Canada: the Overall Store Delivery Carrier of the Year award and the Shining Star Award. Bison was recognized at the Annual Walmart Canada Carrier Awards banquet in...

Freight Wing launches next generation AeroFlex side skirts

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Freight Wing has launched its AeroFlex 2012 side skirts.

US truck tonnage enjoys largest annual increase in 13 years

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage jumped 6.8% in December after rising a modest 0.3% in November, according to the American Trucking Associations.

Bendix’s EverSure spring brake enjoys double-digit sales growth

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Sales of Bendix's EverSure spring brake have increased by double digits a year after the product's introduction, the company announced.

Cummins promises substantial fuel economy improvements in ISX12

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced its new ISX12 engine will deliver up to 12% better fuel economy than the ISX11.9 it replaces.

Bendix offering Brake Training Schools in Ontario, Quebec

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix will be offering its comprehensive 2012 Brake Training School three times this year in Canada.

Environmental assessments begin for new St. Lawrence crossing

MONTREAL, Que. -- The federal government has launched the environmental assessment phase of construction of a new bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montreal.

Humane livestock transport highlighted in new video

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association's Livestock Transporters' Division has produced a video that showcases the industry's commitment to transporting livestock in a safe and humane manner.

Detroit Diesel delivers 100,000th DD engine

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Southern Refrigerated Transport has received delivery of Detroit Diesel's 100,000th engine built under the DD platform

Fleet Brake to acquire Page Brake Warehouse

CALGARY, Alta. -- Calgary-based Fleet Brake has announced it is moving into the US market with the acquisition of Page Brake Warehouse.

Hino earns top marks in J.D. Power and Associates studies

NOVI, Mich. -- Hino has announced it finished tops in J.D. Power and Associates' rankings for medium-duty truck and engine customer satisfaction.

Class 8 truck orders bounce back in December

COLUMBUS, Ind. - ACT Research has reported strong Class 8 truck orders in December, which when seasonally adjusted, amount to the best month since April.

Link Suspensions improves offer to acquire Raydan

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Link Suspensions has upped its offer for Raydan Manufacturing by $327,059, paving the way for a deal to acquire the suspension manufacturer.

APTA calls on feds to stop Marine Atlantic rate increases

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association is calling on the Canadian government to halt announced rate increases by Marine Atlantic. The ferry operator warned APTA that effective Feb. 12, commercial vehicle rates will go up...