#MATS Hankook to supply OE tires for pair of Freightliner models

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire has been selected as the new original equipment tire manufacturer for the Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado model trucks by parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The announcement was made at the...

#MATS: Navistar launches new customer support program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Customers choosing International ProStar+ trucks with MaxxForce engines will soon have improved support in the field.

#MATS: New Detroit transmission completes Detroit integrated powertrain

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Citing the need to have powertrain components optimized to work together, Daimler Trucks North America has now added a transmission to its Detroit lineup, completing Detroit's powertrain offerings.The 12-speed, direct- or...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac nets contract to haul NGLs for Provident Energy

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has entered into a new contract to haul a “significant” new volume of NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) on behalf of Provident Energy in northeastern B.C., the company announced.

#MATS: Three new trucks highlight day one of MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth, Peterbilt and Navistar all introduced new truck models today, on the eve of the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: Daimler dealers establish new certification standard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) today announced a new Elite Support dealer service network, which the company says provides quality assurance, quick diagnostics, fast turnaround times and consistent communication.

#MATS: Western Star plays off movie theme to create impression at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville ain’t Hollywood, but Western Star showed up at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a display worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Trucking For Wishes aiming to hit $250,000 mark with Facebook challenge

LONDON, Ont. -- The Trucking For Wishes charity is working to reach the quarter-million dollar mark for monies raised for Make-A-Wish Canada through a Facebook challenge.

SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour protection, releases self-steering axle suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced a pair of changes to its product line-up: the standardization of its Black Armour protection and the release of a self-steering axle suspension series.

#MATS: Wabco factory pumps out two millionth air compressor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco’s joint-venture factory in Charleston, S.C. has recently produced its two-millionth high performance air compressor.

Maxim weight-loss challenge tips scales with 30,000 lbs of food donations

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has donated enough money to buy 30,000 lbs of food to a Winnipeg area food bank after completing its inaugural weight-loss challenge: the Maxim 500 Pound Challenge. The company presented the cheque to...

N.A. spot market freight surges 24% in February, declines year-over-year

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index was up 24% in February compared to January, but declined 5.2% compared to February 2011 when the spot market recorded unseasonably strong freight volumes. In seven...

Yokohama launches new online tire pressure calculator

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched a new online tire pressure calculator to help fleet owners manage the costs of tires through proper tire maintenance. The Yokohama Inflation Pressure Calculator recommends...

ACT holds prediction for strong Class 8 demand in 2012, despite February drop-off

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle net orders fell modestly in February, but the results did not change ACT Research’s expectation for “a very strong year” of Class 8 demand, according to the group. The updated status of the...

Trailer Wizards adds B.C. v.p.

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Trailer Wizards has named Craig McConnell vice-president of its B.C. region.