New home on the way

AMTA to open new office with test track at Edmonton airport

A truck driver’s best friend?

Woman fired for bringing her service dog along for the ride

Easy as pie

Western Star ‘transformer’ so simple to operate even this editor could perform under pressure

Maintaining All This Technology

Innovative technology is driving trucking forward, but maintenance presents a unique challenge.

Study reveals Pennsylvanians pay $1,103 per road crash

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Keep Highways Safe, an organization consisting of attorneys dedicated to providing information resources for drivers and victims of roadway accidents, has produced an interactive study that sheds lights on the stats behind Pennsylvania's highway collisions.

Sharp increase in load-to-truck ratios: DAT

PORTLAND, OR - Last week saw rate increases for each equipment type due to the spot market demand growth.

Burlington Skyway closed after winds tip truck over

HAMILTON, ON - The Burlington Skyway bridge is closed in both directions after a tractor-trailer has been blown on its side by powerful winds today.

Tremcar improves milk tankers

STRASBURG, Ohio — Tremcar has configured new features to its standard farm pick up tanks. According to the company, it has come up with a new design merging different applications to limit…

AME International launches Just Easy Tool line

BROOKSVILLE, Fla, — AME International announced the distribution agreement for the US with Denmark-based company, Just Easy Tools, a manufacturer of solutions for tire and wheel manipulation and services recently.

Mack unveils new online Body Builder Portal

LAS VEGAS, Nev.  – Mack Trucks introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal recently which brings all of Mack’s body builder resources together in one online location. The company is calling…

Trailcon names regional manager for Western Canada

BRAMPTON, ON - Trailcon Leasing has promoted Brian Jones to regional manager of Western Canada where he will manage sales, operations, and administration for Trailcon's terminal in Surrey, British Columbia as well as their terminals in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

ATA applauds repeal of blacklisting rule

ARLINGTON, VA - Bill Sullivan, the American Trucking Association's (ATA) executive vice president for advocacy displayed the trucking industry's gratitude today regarding the repeal of the Obama administration's "Fairpay and Safe Workplaces" rule through the Congressional Review Act.

Vipar appoints Chris Baer as CEO

Crystal Lake, IL - Vipar Heavy Duty's board of directors have named the company's president, Chris Baer, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Educational maintenance videos made available by Tenneco

MONROE, MI - Tenneco has released two new videos on its YouTube channel focusing on preventive maintenance and shock inspections processes for the commercial vehicle market.

Navistar reports $62 million first quarter loss

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million. Declining 6% compared to the first quarter of 2016, revenues in the first quarter of 2017 were $1.7 billion. The decline is attributed to lower truck volumes caused by soft Class 8 heavy industry conditions and decreased global sales. "Our results are on track with our plan for the year, and demonstrate our ability to effectively manage costs at a time of persistent Class 8 industry headwinds," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navistar International Corporation.