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...

TMD introduces new disc brake friction material, launches program to reduce relining costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- TMD Friction has rolled out a new program it says will help fleets reduce brake reline costs.

Trucking conditions improve in January: FTR report

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions improved in January, jumped 2.2 points from December to a new reading of 10.6 on the FTR Trucking Conditions index (TCI).

Meritor FueLite 6×2 axle with Meritor Wabco ECAS named top technical achievement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) today named the Meritor FueLite 6x2 axle with Meritor Wabco’s electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) the top technical achievement of 2012.

How can a QR code improve uptime?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Beginning in April, all new Volvo and Mack trucks will have a QR code attached to the edge of the driver's side door.

Volvo focuses on uptime with new products, partnerships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Volvo Trucks is promising improved uptime with its latest series of products and partnerships, announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council meetings here this week.

MTA elects new executive committee, board of directors for 2013-2014 term

WINNIPEG. Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association elected its Board of Directors and Executive at its Annual General Meeting today.