#MATS: Volvo fighting high diesel pricing with 8% fuel efficiency improvement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Fuel efficiency is top of mind for truck buyers these days and Volvo Trucks in North America had some very good news on that front at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The truck maker introduced powertrain enhancements and...

#MATS: Volvo offers new cab interior

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo used the Mid-America Trucking Show as the launching pad for three redesigned interior options and 10 new seat coverings, aimed at increasing comfort and productivity - and attracting and retaining drivers.

#MATS: Daimler launches mobile parts and service app

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America has a new mobile application for smartphones which allows drivers to access service locations, parts information and to connect to on-call breakdown assistance services.

#MATS: Freightliner offers new aerodynamic enhancements for Cascadia

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freightliner introduced aerodynamic enhancements to its Cascadia at the Mid America Trucking Show that deliver up to 1.8% improvement in fuel economy over the current 72-inch raised roof aerodynamic model.

#MATS: Western Star introduces enhanced interior for all truck models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has updated the interior for all of its truck models, including the recently introduced 4700 model.

#MATS: New Western Star sleeper combines feel of daycab with more headroom, storage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has introduced a new 34-inch Stratosphere to its product line.

Mixed messages

MONTREAL, Que. - Are enforcement officers in Quebec shunning electronic hours-of-service logs?

Money well spent

With diesel pricing continuing to rise and shippers becoming more reluctant to accept fuel surcharges unless carriers can prove they are doing everything they can to conserve fuel, dealing with this issue is becoming paramount. Whether you are...

Canada-US leaders call for greater cooperation, coordination at border

No one knows the Canada-US border and the difficulties even the most trusted individuals and companies have had crossing it in the "security trumps trade" post-9/11 world than the trucking industry.

Signs, signs, everywhere signs

As a truck driver there's one sign I dread more than any other. No, it's not the one for a scale, it's the one with a picture of a truck and a big red slash through it.

How good are your information sources?

It's been tough sledding for the past couple of years, and most businesses, including that of trucking, have been in hunker down, belt tightening mode just trying to make it through to better times.

Snow and gravel and freight, oh my!

TORONTO, Ont. - Imagine hauling road salt in one direction and auto fluff on the return trip. Or trash one way and snow on the back haul. Or how about hauling gravel outbound and palletized freight back home?

An eye for an eye: Part 3

THE STORY SO FAR: Mark is heading to Vancouver when he gets a call. One of Bud's drivers was attacked while helping a supposedly stranded motorist on the highway to Prince George. Mark takes the load, but drives to Vancouver first to drop off...

TSQ: How do you feel about the expansion of Ontario’s LCV program?

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Ontario's Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) program has gotten even longer, with the provincial government doubling the number of carriers that can participate. Starting in March, the program expansion has seen as many as 160...

#MATS: Renamed Meritor enhances Q Plus brake, 14X suspension

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new look Meritor was at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week, showcasing improvements to its Q Plus brake and 14X suspension.