Speed Limiter Battle Heating Up in U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A battle that has pitted fleets, truck drivers, associations and governments against one another over the issue of speed limiters on trucks in Canada is heating up south of the border in anticipation of new regulations. The National Motorists Association (NMA) and Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA) on Tuesday issued a joint statement questioning claims made by the fleet-backed group the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and it urging U.S. regulators that all trucks need speed limiters programmed to 65 mph.

Questions About Electronic Logging? Check This Out.

DALLAS -- As regulators move closer to requiring controversial electronic logging devices for most trucks operating in both U.S. and Canada, a new online resource is available to people who have questions about the devices and the rules. ELDfacts.com has been started by the fleet management services provider Omnitracs LLC, in anticipation of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandate slated for a September release. The regulations are expected to take effect sometime later.

Drivers Handing Out Roses and Razzies to Shipping Facilities

TORONTO -- Two months since its launch, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says its Operation Upgrade campaign is starting to reveal how shipping facilities need to do a better job of removing waste from the system and how drivers value preferred shippers who provide an environment free of harassment when picking up freight. OTA says it has gathered several takeaways since the initial launch of the survey campaign, which attempts to identify the strongest and weakest links in the supply chain by allowing drivers and carriers to assign scores to shippers and consignees based on treatment of truck drivers.

Study: U.S. Truck Safety Hit by Changes in HOS Rules

ARLINGTON, VA -- New analysis of changes to the 34-hour restart provisions in U.S. hours of service rules for truckers confirms what many in the trucking have been saying since they took effect.

Daimler Pumping Up Production of Freightliner Trucks

PORTLAND, ORE - The parent company to Freightliner Trucks plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, NC, manufacturing plant over the next three months. http://www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com

Paccar Recalling Nearly 450 Peterbilt, Kenworth Trucks

They are model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014 through March 30, 2015.

Alternative Fuels Push Drives Opening of New Testing Lab

LANGLEY, BC -- In a move to cater to the growing market for alternatively fueled vehicles, a new laboratory for the testing and certification of high pressure fuel systems and related components used on them has opened in Langley, British Columbia.

CSA Group opens new laboratory in B.C.

LANGLEY, B.C. – CSA Group has announced it has opened a new laboratory for testing and certification of high pressure fuel systems and related components used on-board low and zero…

Are you the best truck driver in Canada?

TORONTO and CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – It’s that time of year again – the country’s safest and most-skilled drivers are currently gearing up to prove they are the best in the biz…

Last leg of Healthy Fleet Challenge begins May 1

TORONTO, Ont. – The final leg of the five-month Healthy Fleet Challenge is only a few short days away. So, for participants who joined the contest from the get-go and…

Maxim Truck & Trailer Introduces One-Hour Parts Delivery

WINNIPEG -- The offering guarantees a one-hour delivery of heavy-duty parts for a flat fee of $20. The service is ideally suited to heavy-duty repair shops and fleets who are focused on uptime for their customers and fleets, according to Maxim.

Summit for Recruiting Women Truckers Returning to Toronto

About 135 delegates attended this year's inaugural event, which shed new light on the steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada's trucking industry, according to organisers.

Kenworth adds new options

KIRKLAND, Wash.– Kenworth announced today it is offering the Meritor Front Steer non-drive axle family rated from 12,000 to 14,600 pounds in standard and wide track options for selected Class…

Transcourt to reinforce its presence in Quebec

TORONTO, Ont. – After participating in ExpoCam 2015 this month, Transcourt Tank Leasing has announced that it is expanding its activities in the Quebec market. The company says it will…

CTRF’s 50th annual conference scheduled for May 24-26

MONTREAL, Que. — This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s annual conference and organizers of the event say it is sure to be an memorable…