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...

COMPETITION WATCH: Douglas Harrison appointed president of Day and Ross General Freight

HARTLAND, N.B. -- Douglas Harrison has been named president of Day and Ross General Freight. Harrison was previously president of Calyx Transportation Group. Prior to that he was president of Acklands-Grainger, an industrial supply company, and...

Commercial trailer net orders improved in September

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After recent lackluster performance, trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September, according to ACT Research Co. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over-month and 22% year-over-year. Supported by solid...

National Truck League celebrates opening of new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League has expanded its operations with the addition of a new office location in Mississauga, Ont. The insurance provider invited staff, customers and even Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion to its grand opening...

KRTS collects more than 2,500 lbs of goods for local food bank

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) collected more than 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items during its seventh annual Honk for Hunger Food Drive Oct. 16.

ATA renews contract of president Bill Graves

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations has reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with association president and CEO Bill Graves. The announcement was made earlier this week at the ATA's annual Management Conference...

Daimler adds second shift, 350 new jobs at Portland plant

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is looking to ramp up production at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Ore. with the addition of a second shift and the creation of about 350 new jobs at the facility by the...