New sleeper cab options, an anti-idle cooling system and the ISX12 G among Peterbilt’s new offerings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt has closed the book on a successful 2012, which saw it set new highs for market share in North American Class 8 (14%) and medium-duty (7.5%) markets respectively.

Western Star gives fans power to custom build next MATS show truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star Truck Sales has launched "The Design Our Star Project," the first Western Star show truck to be built from the ground up by popular vote through social media channels.

Fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution passes 10,000 in orders

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freightliner’s  2014 Cascadia Evolution, which boasts of a 7% improvement in fuel economy over the company’s EPA 2010-compliant Cascadia, has already hit the 10,000 order mark.

Continental unveils integrated strategy for fleets

LOUISVILLE Ky. -- The trucking industry may know Continental for its tires, but there is a lot more to the company than that.

Continental rolls out drive tire for both regional and linehaul needs

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Arguing that in today's challenging North American economy, carriers require flexibility, Continental Tire has launched a drive tire that addresses the needs of fleets who want to run both linehaul and regional applications...

Peterbilt unveils new vocational truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt has introduced a new vocational truck, which it claims is the result of the most extensive research and development process in company history.

Navistar’s 13L SCR engines on schedule

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The very first International ProStar tractors with MaxxForce 13-litre engines with SCR are on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cummins drives fuel savings through downspeeding, SmartTorque2 ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins will deliver improved fuel mileage through a combination of downspeeding and its new SmartTorque2 engine ratings, the company announced prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Shipper conditions continue to deteriorate in January: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Conditions for shippers slipped in January, falling two points falling to a reading of negative 7.1, according to the latest results of the FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI).

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index pulls back to ‘normal levels’ in February

TORONTO, Ont. -- After an all-time high record in January, TransCore’s Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index saw volumes return to a more normal level for February with a 13% decrease in month-over-month volumes. Year-over-year load...

Cummins reorganizes engine divisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has reorganized its engine division, bringing all its engine products from 2.8- to 15-litre, under one umbrella.

Fergus Truck Show to feature show’n’shine, April Wine

FERGUS, Ont. -- The Fergus Truck Show will be back at the Fergus Fairgrounds this summer for a “weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music, camping, and family fun,” the event’s Web site touts.

US truck tonnage up for fourth straight month: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.6% in February after increasing 1% in January, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The 1% gain in January was revised down from a 2.4% increase the...

Hino opens four new dealerships in Southern Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has opened four new dealerships in Southern Ontario region. The new Hino locations include: Mississauga Hino in Mississauga, Expressway Hino in Ayr, Expressway Hino in Windsor and Anderson Hino in...

WheelTime network expands preventive maintenance services

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The WheelTime service network, which in Canada includes Wajax Power Systems facilities, has announced the launch of WheelTime Fleet Services, which it says will provide integrated preventive maintenance servicing and billing...