economic outlook

Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have hoarded away an unprecedented amount of cash.

Regulatory Outlook

The North American trucking industry is facing considerable change on the legislative front. Some of the proposals currently in the works, such as revised hours of service, threaten to have a severe impact on the industry. David Bradley and...

see the light

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) have been used in the trucking industry for various purposes for over 20 years. However, many people still consider them to be “new”. LEDs are now being used for any of the exterior lighting, including...

Heat rash affects adults too

When I tell patients that the red itchy skin irritation that they are suffering from is heat rash, many respond by saying, “I thought only babies get heat rash!” Although heat rash is far more common in children and infants, heat...

Stolen tractor-trailer being chased across GTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The chase is on to catch a stolen tractor-trailer. Ontario Provincial Police are currently tailing equipment that was stolen from a Husky Truck Stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake early this morning, according to a report by CP24.

Goodyear names Mark Pillow business solutions director

AKRON, Ohio, -- Mark Pillow has been named director of business solutions for Goodyear's commercial tire systems division.

Detroit Diesel launches new driver training video series

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has launched the first of its new, four-part driver training video series. Officials say the videos were developed to help drivers enhance their engine's performance. The four videos include general product...

Hankook Tire Canada intros three new commercial tires

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire Canada has introduced three new tires to its truck and bus line: the DH06, the AH15 and the AH24. The trio were designed with Hankook's e3 technology (energy, economy, and environment) are intended for medium haul...

SelecTrucks, Transrep partner to create fleet purchase program

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- SelecTrucks of Toronto and Transrep have partnered to create a new fleet purchase program.

Driving for Profit registration deadline one week away

LONDON, Ont. - The deadline to register for the next Driving for Profit seminar is just one week away. 

Truck News moving to new building

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News' publisher Business Information Group is moving the company to a new building on Oct. 28.

Freight costs for Canadian shippers continue to rise in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased .4% in August when compared to July, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact...

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available in Western Star trucks

FORT MILL, S.C. -- The Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available for all Detroit Diesel DD13-equipped Western Star 4900 day-cab configuration truck models. The transmission will also be available for DD13 and Cummins...

US truck tonnage rises 1.6% in September: ATA report

ARLINGTON, Va. - US truck tonnage rose 1.6% in September after falling a revised 0.5% in August, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. August's decrease was more than the 0.2% drop the ATA previously...

Used truck volumes recover in September: ACT report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Reported volumes of used Classes 3-8 truck sales recovered in September after an extended summer slump, according to a report published by ACT Research. Volumes were mixed on a channel-by-channel basis, falling in the...