Mack debuts mRide suspension on TerraPro refuse truck

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Mack Trucks has announced the availability of its new mRide spring suspension in its TerraPro refuse truck.

Bridgestone adds two new tires for urban use

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced two new tires for heavy-duty urban use.

Navistar lands long-time Paccar executive

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has landed 26-year Paccar vet and Peterbilt general manager Bill Kozek to serve as president of the company’s North America Truck and Parts business.

Big Truck Rental acquires Amtruck Rental

AURORA, Ont. -- Canadian refuse truck rental company Amtruck Rental has been purchased by Tampa, Fla.-based Big Truck Rental.

Bluewave Energy ‘Ready to Roll’ with automated fleet fueling service

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. -- Bluewave Energy is looking to turn fleets’ downtime into uptime with its new “Ready to Roll” automated fueling service. The new service, officially launched today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

PeopleNet partners with Easy Manifest

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet has announced a new partnership with Easy Manifest, a company that works to help drivers eliminate wait time at border crossings. At least one hour prior to crossing the border, a carrier (driver or dispatch)...

Detroit’s Virtual Technician onboard diagnostic system wins Edison Award

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Detroit’s Virtual Technician onboard diagnostic system has won a Silver Award in the Applied Technologies/Smart Systems category at the Edison Awards. Established in 1987 and named after inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the...

Canada’s largest retreading plant inaugurated

GRANBY, Que. -- Groupe Robert Bernard has inaugurated the largest retreading plant in Canada, boasting 70,000 sq.-ft. of floor space.

Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems

SALISBURY, N.B. -- The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include:

Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director.

Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The...

Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking

TRURO, N.S. -- Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...

IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.

Trucknews.com adds high-profile transportation lawyer to blog roster

TORONTO, Ont. -- Need legal advice? Unsure about the legal implications of your CSA profile? Been involved in an accident and facing a lawsuit? Want to know your rights when dealing with a problematic shipper or driver?