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.

Cummins produces 1.5 millionth engine at Jamestown, N.Y. plant

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Cummins has hit a significant milestone, having produced 1.5 million engines at its Jamestown engine plant.

East Manufacturing introduces all-aluminum flatbed trailer

RANDOLPH, Ohio –East Manufacturing has introduced a new all-aluminum flatbed trailer with narrow-neck design. East has combined its new flatbed trailer with Sliding Systems, Inc. (SSI) all-aluminum Curtainside unit, resulting in one of...

More than just remanufacturing happening at Detroit Reman’s Hibbing operations

HIBBING, Minn. -- The small northeastern Minnesota town of Hibbing has produced some notable stars, including rocker Bob Dylan and the MLB home run king of the pre-steroid era, Roger Maris. It’s also home to Greyhound Bus Lines.

Cummins’ Lucas Redpath passes away

 MISSISSAUGA, Ont -- Lucas Redpath, sales manager, military and automotive, for the past two years with Cummins Eastern Canada, has passed away suddenly.

Trailer Wizards names new Quebec region manager

MONTREAL, Que. -- Trailer Wizards has named Nadio Zacchigna fleet and operations manager for the company's Quebec region.

Cat now offering SAF-Holland fifth wheels

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced Caterpillar is now offering its fifth wheels as factory-installed options on its Class 8 trucks.

Stahl Peterbilt to celebrate 10th anniversary with major customer event

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Stahl Peterbilt is celebrating a decade in business with a customer appreciation event Sept. 21.

Aluminum fifth wheel now available from all Class 8 OEMs

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced its FWAL aluminum fifth wheel is now available for factory installation with all Class 8 OEMs.

Fleet Brake names Veyance Technologies Manufacturer of the Year

CALGARY, Alta. -- Veyance Technologies has been named the winner of Fleet Brake’s Manufacturer of the Year.