New Report Questions Truck Engine Fuel Use Data

MONTREAL, QC -- Relying on the electronic data from a truck's engine computer may not be the most accurate gauge of fuel economy, according to a not-for profit engineering and research group for the North America trucking industry. The report from Performance Innovation Transport Group (PIT Group) details electronic control module (ECM) data precision and accuracy between engine manufacturers and among engine models from a single manufacturer. The study compares engine ECM data with actual test track fuel consumption and was conducted in the fall of 2014 on 14 different vehicles with engines from four manufacturers. The test track evaluations, which followed the Joint TMC/SAE Fuel Consumption Test Procedure Type II, compared fuel consumption data provided by the engine ECMs, a procedure that is generally regarded as an industry standard for testing.

AutoSock Approval Expands in Canada

DENVER, CO -- A provider of an alternative traction device (ATD) for passenger and commercial vehicles announced that its use has now been granted approval in British Columbia.

SelecTrucks launches new Web site

PORTLAND, Ore – SelecTrucks has recently launched its brand new Web site, selectrucks.com. The new site features a robust search function, finance calculators, an enhanced content management system and…

SelecTrucks offers new After-Treatment System warranty coverage

PORTLAND, Ore – Daimler Trucks North America announced that it is expanding the used truck Select Limited Warranty coverage options available through its used truck retail network, SelecTrucks. The company…

inGauge by TCA launches new benchmarking tool

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. – inGauge by TCA has introduced a new benchmarking tool on its Web site this week. According to the company, the new tool provides motor carriers (of…

Roadrunner Expands Outbound Toronto Service

CUDAHY, WI - The trucking company Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has expanded its less-than-truckload offering to include outbound service from Toronto while getting new leadership for its Canadian operations.

Country Star’s Big Rig Heads Off the Road, Flips

KAMLOOPS, BC -- While there are many country songs about trucks, and most likely even more about being on the road, the next time singer Jason Aldean needs a bit of inspiration, he will have plenty.

SelecTrucks Offers New After-Treatment System Warranty

PORTLAND, OR -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced an addition to its select limited warranty coverage options available through its used truck retail network, SelecTrucks.

Continental Tires Becoming Standard on International Trucks

LISLE, IL - Navistar Inc. and Continental Tire the Americas LLC have signed a letter of intent for a five-year supply agreement where Continental tires will be the standard tire offering on all International brand medium-duty, severe service and heavy-duty trucks.

NationaLease to host 8th annual Canadian Leadership Summit

MONTREAL, Que. – NationaLease announced today that its 2015 Canadian Leadership Summit will be held November 3-5, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Montreal, Que. The summit, that is now…

Peterbilt launches new Red Oval certified pre-owned truck program

DENTON, Texas –  Peterbilt recently introduced its new Red Oval program in both Canada and the US that provides customers with exclusive certified pre-owned trucks from throughout its dealer network…

Diesel Prices Bounce Back Slightly in Canada, U.S.

LONDON, ON AND WASHINGTON, D.C. - Prices for diesel fuel bounced back in both Canada and the U.S. while gasoline moved lower. The average Canadian price for diesel inched up $0.008 over the past week to $1.029 per liter, following two straight weekly drops totaling $0.015, according to the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group Ltd.

Carrier Transicold Moves Toward ‘Natural’ Cooling Technology

ATHENS, GA - The trailer refrigeration system manufacturer Carrier Transicold is looking ahead toward natural refrigerant technology. The move it said surpasses current alternatives in terms of reducing environmental impact while voluntarily aligning with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest and more stringent refrigerant change listing for other commercial, non-transport refrigeration systems.

BC Gets New Container Trucking Commissioner

VANCOUVER, BC -- Two top appointments have been made to the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner Office following the recent and sudden departure of its leader. Corinn Bell has been named acting commissioner and Vince Ready was appointed acting deputy commissioner. Bell takes on the role after the sudden departure of Andy Smith on Sept. 16. Bell and Ready co-authored a report on Port Metro Vancouver's trucking sector following a one-month strike by truck drivers in March 2014. The Container Trucking Commissioner is one of government's commitments under this plan. The Province enacted the Container Trucking Act in December 2014 to provide fair wages and working conditions for truckers and to ensure efficient operation and global competitiveness of Port Metro Vancouver.

Yokohama Takes Aim at N.A., Opens First U.S. Tire Plant

WEST POINT, MS -- Yokohama Tire this week celebrated the opening of its new US$300 million, one million square foot commercial truck tire facility in West Point, MS, while setting its sights on all of North America.