Truck News golf tourney teeing off June 5

TORONTO, Ont. -- The seventh annual Truck News/Chevron charity golf tournament will held on June 5 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont.

Trailer sector finishes strong in 2011: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery, according to ACT Research. Net orders for total trailers grew 38% year-over-year,...

Ground transportation costs rise for ninth consecutive month: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6% in November when compared with October results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results represent the...

Quinte Truck & Trailer among Meritor’s top distributors

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Keith Graham of Quinte Truck & Trailer has been recognized as one of Meritor's top-selling distributors over the past year and has won a trip to the Super Bowl for his company's efforts.

Meritor producing aftermarket brakes that comply with reduced stopping distance requirement

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor has announced availability of new reduced stopping distance (RSD) friction materials through its parts distribution centers in Florence, Ky. and Brampton, Ont.

Meritor introduces new version of PlatinumShield brake shoe coating

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has introduced a second-generation version of its aftermarket PlatinumShield brake shoe coating that prevents rust-jacking.

Toyota launches new tools and app to measure fuel savings

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., has launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet.

Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel.

Meritor renews supply deal with Fras-le

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has announced it has renewed an exclusive five-year pact with Fras-le to supply brake lining for its US and Canadian commercial vehicle markets.

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.