Hino launches expanded protection plan on 2014 vehicles

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has announced the introduction of a new protection plan, available on 2014 model year vehicles at no additional charge.

Don’t be blindsided by supply chain disruptions; learn how to tame unpredictability

TORONTO, Ont. -- Having depth and breadth of specialized logistics knowledge is the key to predicting and manoeuvring the disruptions that strike our global and domestic supply chain logistics ecosystems, says CITT’s president Catherine...

Goodyear launches FleetHQ app

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has developed a new app for its FleetHQ program, which allows drivers in the field to more efficiently solicit roadside assistance.

Freightliner introduces new roof fairing, starts production of 122SD

DALLAS, Texas -- Freightliner today announced the availability of a new factory-installed roof fairing for the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution, as well as the start of production of the 122SD vocational truck.

Paul’s Hauling recognized by PeopleNet

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Pauls’ Hauling was among the top innovators recognized by PeopleNet at the company’s annual user conference this week.

July trailer orders disappoint

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders cooled off in July, falling short of the expectations of industry forecaster ACT Research.

Canadian spot market freight stays steady in July: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore has reported that Canadian spot market freight volumes remained steady in July, sidestepping the traditionally July slowdown.

New online auction service available to Canadian truck sellers

TORONTO, Ont. -- A new service from Truck Web Services provides Canadian truck dealers with new ways to handle transactions, according to the company.

DTNA expands Elite Support dealer network

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced it has grown its network of Elite Support dealers.

Are Ontario highway construction projects being done with LCVs in mind?

TORONTO, Ont. -- When the province of Ontario gave the green light to the first of its long combination vehicles (LCVs) in 2009, it did so under the condition that truckers and shippers would have to pay for the engineering studies needed to...

Western Star launches new Web site

FORT MILL, S.C. -- ‘If you’re looking for excuses, you’re on the wrong site.’ That’s how visitors to the new Western Star Web site are greeted, upon visiting a revamped online home that’s packed with material...

Trailer Wizards names new Quebec region parts manager

MONTREAL, Que. -- Jason Farley has been named parts manager for Trailer Wizards’ Quebec region.

Touch-a-Truck event coming to Oshawa Aug. 23

OSHAWA, Ont. -- Know a kid in Durham Region that’d like to get up close to trucks and other interesting vehicles?

KRTS, CarriersEdge developing new online training program

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) and CarriersEdge have teamed up to develop a new online training program for entry-level drivers and carriers.

Bendix updates white paper on new stopping distance requirements

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has updated a white paper that examines the impact new stopping distance regulations have had on the trucking industry and the aftermarket.