Used Truck Deals Still Near Record Levels

SOUTHFIELD, MI -- U.S. Transactions of used commercial vehicles in the gross vehicle weight (GVW) 3-8 categories remained near record levels for the 12-months ending March 31, according to new figures from the vehicle industry analysis provider IHS Automotive.

Ontario Helping Military Vets Become Truckers

TORONTO -- The Ontario government said it is making it easier for Canadian military personnel and veterans to exchange their military driver's license for a number of Ontario driver's licenses.

Truck Orders Still Show Strength, Trailers Declining

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN - North American Class 8 truck net orders in May totaled just over 20,500 while Classes 5-7 posted 19,900 net orders, according to recent figures released by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

B.C. Trucking Company Makes Move to LNG

SALMO, B.C. - B.C.-based Sutco Contracting has just added six new Kenworths to its fleet of 70 but these six are even greener than the usual forest shade of their other trucks.

Cargo theft on the rise across the US

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Cargo theft is on the rise across the US. According to the data release by CargoNet today, cargo theft is up 11% in the last three…

Bendix air disc brake reaches impressive milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) has reached the 1 million-unit production mark with its ADB22X air disc brake. To date, BSFB in on pace to make more…

BCTA announces new board of directors and executive committee

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2015 – 2016 earlier this month at its Annual General Meeting and Management Conference in…

EPA, DOT propose new greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) together with the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles today, that…

Stahl Peterbilt launches Mobile Parts Store

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – The Stahl Peterbilt Parts department in Grande Prairie, Alta. has launched a Mobile Parts Store, the company announced this week. The new rolling store will provide…

Sutco celebrates two decades of trucking

SALMO, B.C. – Earlier this month, Sutco celebrated its 20th birthday in style. The celebration took place at its head office in Salmo, B.C. where almost 300 people gathered to…

Reefer Sales supports Honda Indy driver with social BBQ

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Last week, Reefer Sales and Service hosted a social BBQ for customers and guests alike. Luca Filippi and his pit crew prepare for the race The…

SmartTruck extends its warranty period

GREENVILLE, S.C. — SmartTruck Systems announced today that that it has extended the company’s warranty period and that all its precision aerodynamic system components for long-haul trucking are now covered…

Classic Freight: Doing business the old-fashioned way

Classic Freight Systems – a 60-truck fleet that services both the oil and gas industry and hauls a fair share of lumber and metal – isn’t even in…

Miles to go before I sleep: Part 2

THE STORY SO FAR Mark gets a regular route from Edmonton to Yellowknife, transporting supplies for the winter ice roads. Halfway through his first trip he gets sleepy…

TMC panel looks to get to the bottom of truck seating

Could better truck seats be an overlooked way to retain drivers?