Bridgestone to invest more than $1.2 billion in manufacturing operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is investing $36.6 million in its Warren County, Tenn., plant to increase production capacity by an additional 900 truck and bus tires per day. The expansion is expected to be...

New report identifies freight bottlenecks on US highways

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have released the findings of their annual report on congestion at freight-significant highway locations.

Volvo introduces ‘downspeeding’ concept, promises 3% fuel savings

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has developed a new powertrain package for its VN series tractors that allows the engine to run about 200 rpm slower than usual, reducing fuel consumption by as much as 3% compared to traditional powertrains.

Commercial vehicle orders hold up in August despite economic reports

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle orders held up reasonably well in August despite a surge of bad news about the economy that led to a collapse in consumer confidence, according to ACT Reseach Co. (ACT). ACT's updated status of the...

Peterbilt’s list of top dealers includes Canadian locations

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt has recognized its top dealers of the year, including a trio of Canadian locations, in its Best in Class, Platinum Oval Dealer, and the all-new Peterbilt TRP Dealers of the year categories.

New truck route to bypass Estevan

ESTEVAN, Sask. -- The location of a new Estevan truck route bypassing the community, has been selected.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator Part 10: Insuring Your Livelihood

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck insurance is mandatory but what about the trailer, cargo and perhaps as importantly, your health?

Food bank looking for volunteer truck drivers

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto-area truck drivers looking to help out in their community can fill a need by volunteering to pick up and deliver donations on behalf of the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Top truckers crowned at national driving championship

CALGARY, Alta. -- The highest-skilled truck drivers in the country battled it out at the National Professional Truck Driving Championship held Sept. 8-11 in Calgary. The event featured the winners from the provincial championships, which made...

COMPETITION WATCH: Business as usual for Schneider following US-Mexico deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National says it's "business as usual" for the carrier following the cross-border agreement announced this summer between the US and Mexico.

Wajax announces rebranding initiative

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wajax Corporation announced a new branding initiative yesterday that will see its three key divisions renamed.

APTA launches online driver training service

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has launched a new online driver training service, designed specifically to help its members improve the overall quality of the drivers in their fleets. The service focuses on...

Bison Transport deploys United Way trailer

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport will deploy a new trailer today that raises awareness of the United Way and its 'A Better Community Starts With You' campaign.

Western Star announces substantial product upgrades

PORTLAND, Ore. -- In 2009, Western Star received a vote of confidence from parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in the form of some autonomy, including development of its own engineering division and an organization focused...

Idealease now leasing Capacity terminal tractors

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Idealease has announced it is now leasing Capacity terminal tractors through its North American network.