#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.

#MATS: Cummins shares secrets to thriving in a vertically integrated world

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins president and COO Tom Linebarger shared some insight prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show on how the independent engine manufacturer plans to remain relevant as OEMs move towards greater vertical integration.

Yanke driver awarded for logging one million miles

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Ronald Breakey, a driver with Yanke Group of Companies, has received an award for achieving one million miles with the company. He received the award at the company's Key Business Indicators ceremonies on March 24.

#MATS: Carrier Transicold offers new TRU control system

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Carrier Transicold has come out with a new transport refrigeration unit (TRU) control system dubbed APX.

#MATS: Kenworth offers new seats, regional T660 and 6×6 T370

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth unveiled several new products today, including a line of high-end seats, a regional version of its T660 and an all-wheel drive 6x6 T370.