International ProStar to feature Allison TC10 transmission with Cummins ISX15 engine

LISLE, Ill., — International Truck revealed today that it will be introducing the Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission coupled with the Cummins ISX15 on its International ProStar model. The engine/transmission…

U.S. Wraps Study on Trucker Hours-of-Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Federal trucking officials in the U.S. have completed a study of the restart provisions in the country's hours of service rules for truck drivers and they may have a tough time getting regulations back to the way they used to be.

Mullen Purchases Courtesy Freight Systems

OKOTOKS, AB -- The trucking and logistics provider Mullen Group Ltd. has closed on its acquisition of Courtesy Freight Systems Ltd., a privately- owned freight transportation company.

Mullen Group acquires Courtesy Freight Systems

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group announced today that it has officially closed its acquisition of Courtesy Freight Systems. Concurrent to the closing of the transaction, Mullen Group entered into an…

First leg of the Healthy Fleet Challenge completed

TORONTO, Ont. — The first month of the new Healthy Fleet Challenge is completed and the second leg of the competition – spanning from October 1 to October 31 is…

CITT reveals topic for next webinar

TORONTO, Ont. – CITT has revealed today that its next webinar will be titled Changes in Containerization. The webinar will cover globalization in the context of the changing face of…

Total freight costs decline

TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.6% in July when compared to June, according to results published recently by The Canadian General Freight…

Value of U.S.-Canadian Freight Movements Falls 14 Percent

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The amount of freight moving between Canada and the U.S. has decreased in value, due in large part to lower prices for mineral fuels, according to a new report.

Freight Shipping Costs Fall Less Than 1 Percent

TORONTO --New results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.6 percent in July from the month before, following increases the previous two months.

Manac Moves Closer to Being Private Trailer Maker

SAINT-GEORGES, QC - Plans to take the Canadian trailer manufacturer Manac Inc. private took a big step forward on Wednesday with shareholders voting their approval.

GM, Navistar Sign Medium-Duty Truck Agreement

DETROIT and LISLE, IL -- General Motors Co. (GM) and Navistar announced Wednesday they have reached a long-term agreement to develop and assemble future medium-duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles. According to a news release, the alliance allows Navistar to strengthen its product lineup and GM to expand its Chevrolet commercial truck portfolio. The future products will be jointly developed using Navistar's expertise in rolling chassis configurations and manufacturing capabilities, and GM's commercial components and engines. The vehicles are slated for production in 2018. GM offered medium-duty trucks for decades before getting out of the business in 2009 in the midst of its bankruptcy reorganization and the recession. That decision followed the death of a deal for Navistar to buy GM's medium-duty business.

North Sydney Ferry Terminal Getting Larger Truck Yard

NORTH SYDNEY, NS - Now that Marine Atlantic has opened a new ferry terminal in North Sydney, there will soon be more room for truckers.

Record Low Out-of-Service Numbers Hit During Roadcheck

GREENBELT, MD -- The annual North American-wide truck inspection blitz held this past summer produced the lowest out-of-service rates on record when it comes to the toughest vehicle and driver inspections. According to numbers released Tuesday by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, which organizes the annual International Roadcheck, there were 69,472 total truck and bus inspections June 2-4.

Wabash, Poly-Coat Systems reveal new FRP unit for sulfuric acid

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National Corporation announced the launch of a new Brenner brand fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tank trailer designed to transport sulfuric acid in concentrations of up to…

Stemco changes colour of CentriFuse brake drums

LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco revealed earlier this week that it has launched the Genuine CentriFuse brake drum product line in a new colour. The new brake drums are blue in…