Truck Safety Survey Biased: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. - A recently released public opinion survey by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation on traffic deaths "is a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the trucking industry and does absolutely nothing to promote the TIRF 's stated m...

Vanishing Act

MONTREAL, Que - What does a thief do with a trailerload of metal, tires, toys, shrimps, Skidoos or smokes? In Montreal, where cargo thefts peaked at 358 in 2002, criminal are well organized and the industry plays right into their hands with reacti...

OHS Crackdown in Alta.

EDMONTON, Alta. - The province of Alberta has launched a new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, and carriers that aren't aware of the changes could find themselves shelling out big bucks in fines.

Exhausted?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Equipment manufacturers must have shuddered when they heard Steve Duley's admission during a recent engine summit held by the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.

Smaller Than a Breadbox, but Offering Big Returns

DON MILLS, Ont. - Trailer spec'ing decisions are often limited to considerations of massive components such as suspension systems, frame rails and barn doors. But sometimes the little things can have a greater impact on productivity and profitabil...

Spec’ing Log Trucks

NANAIMO, B.C. - Very few applications are as difficult to spec' for as logging. A logger on the West Coast, for instance, may have vastly different needs than a log hauler in Northern Saskatchewan.

Finding a Good Repair Shop – How to Avoid Being Taken

BRANCHTON, Ont. - Finding an honest and inexpensive repair shop can be tough. Good mechanics are scarce and no owner wants to be overcharged or taken for a ride.

KW Makes Improvements to T2000, T300

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has enhanced its T2000 to make it more aerodynamic while providing greater durability and driver comfort, company officials announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

New Medium-Duty Pete Debuts At MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Peterbilt introduced a new medium duty vehicle - the Model 335 - at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March.

Freightliner Rolls Out New Features

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner introduced several new features for heavy and medium-duty trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Executive View: Trucking’s Lady Chair Shares Vision for Future – Part Two

WOODSTOCK, N.B. - When LeeAnn McConnell, general manager of McConnell Transport, took the helm of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association recently, she became the first female chairperson in the association's 53-year history. Truck News caught...

Western Star Offers Slimmer 4900 for Weight-Sensitive Operators

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star will be heading into this summer with a slimmer look. At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the truck maker unveiled a "weight-optimized" 4900 SA tractor it claims is ideally suited for weight-sensitive operations such a...

Preventive Maintenance: Stretches That Can Extend the Length of Your Career

Last month we saw that it's not easy to keep your back in shape while driving. Here are some stretches and exercises to do between trips to help keep your back flexible and relaxed.

Back Behind the Wheel: How to Prevent Back Pain

The cost of back pain is a significant expense for both professional drivers and the companies they work for.

Ford introduces new medium-duty cab forward model

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ford Motor Company introduced the 2006 Ford LCF (Low Cab Forward) at the Mid-America Trucking Show.