Navistar truck engines hit the small screen

CHICAGO -- The really small screen, that is. Starting this month, the Illinois-based truckmaker is launching a Internet channel devoted to its trucks and engines.

Gov’t offers truckers anti-flu spreading tips

WASHINGTON -- With swine flu, err H1N1, expected to be back in headlines this fall and winter, the U.S. federal government has given truckers some guidelines of how they can help minimize the spread of the virus.

Opponents call Knight Street Bridge toll a ‘cash grab’

VANCOUVER -- The B.C. Trucking Association says a proposal to toll certain bridges, including the Knight Street Bridge between Vancouver and Richmond, would further burden the industry with little benefit in return.

Bill OKs $2.9B for fuel efficient heavy truck R&D

WASHINGTON -- A bill passed in the U.S. would promote research and development for more fuel efficient light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Atlantic trucker likes the cut of container corridor’s jib

HALIFAX -- One of Atlantic Canada's three largest fleet owners says the city of Halifax should reconsider a plan to restrict port-bound trucks from the congested and pedestrian laden downtown core and move them to a new truck-rail corridor to the south of town.

ArvinMeritor closes wheels biz deal

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has sealed the deal to sell its wheels business to Iochpe-Maxion, S.A., a Brazilian producer of wheels and frames for commercial vehicles, railway freight cars and castings, for approximately $180 million.

Expected Cost of New Hours of Service Regs: $95-376M

ARLINGTON, VA - Despite the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) saying the new hours-of-service (HOS) regulations will create great benefits for the industry, a new study says otherwise.

OTA Wants Tax Hike To Benefit Roads, Heavy Utility Trucks Plated

TORONTO - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has said it is against the proposed use of a new diesel fuel tax hike. The OTA is also trying to bring certain truck licensing exemptions to the forefront of the provincial transportation discussion.

Ontario Mandates 20% Inspection Failure Rate

TORONTO - Internal Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) documents obtained by Today's Trucking reveal what many in the trucking industry have long suspected regarding 'quotas' for truck inspectors.

Smart Transport System Coming for Atlantic Truckers

SALISBURY, N.B. - The government of Canada and the province of New Brunswick are each kicking in over $200,000 to support new projects.

7 Tips for Teaching New Log Rules

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has just published a very easy-to-use, free, and extremely helpful tipsheet to help you help your drivers understand the new hours-of-service rules.

Full Reciprocity Plan Big Positive for Trucking Industry

The Full Reciprocity Plan, will "reduce administrative burdens and, by extension, the associated costs faced by carriers who are registered under IRP," says the CTA.

Graves Urges Transport Secretary on Mandatory Hair Testing

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) "praised" new measures proposed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to reduce impaired driving. The ATA is also calling for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow mandatory hair samples in standard drug tests.

Turnpike Doubles May Be Allowed in London

LONDON, ON. - Long-combination vehicles (LCV) may soon be allowed in London, ON. thanks to new roadway upgrades.

Ontario’s Gravel Haulers Get Short-Term Reprieve from MTO

TORONTO - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has agreed to temporarily suspend axle-weight enforcement until the rules get sorted out, which should be by the end of the calendar year.