Equipment Daimler deferring initial payments on construction trucks March 27, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) is deferring first payments on new Western Star and Freightliner construction trucks for up to 120 days. The deal is available in both…
Equipment New Autocar conventionals to serve concrete, construction segments October 3, 2019 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Autocar has announced the launch of two truck models for the concrete and construction industry. The Autocar DC-64M for concrete mixers and the DC-64P for concrete pump…
Transportation Continental debuts ‘intelligent’ construction tires October 1, 2019 UVALDE, Texas – Continental has come to market with a new line of “intelligent” construction tires, which come equipped with a sensor that reads temperatures and inflation pressures. The sensor…
Business Management Mack and Schwing team up to offer top quality concrete pump trucks August 13, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Mack Trucks is predicting another strong year in the construction segment, including the concrete industry, where its Granite and TerraPro models have been top sellers for…
Infrastructure Access to Gasoline Alley West getting facelift July 23, 2018 RED DEER, Alta. – The permanent closure of a road accessing a popular stop for truckers and all motorists had been confirmed for this week. The frontage road along Gasoline…
Infrastructure Port Bruce getting new bridge after February collapse July 13, 2018 BOLTON, Ont. – The Port Bruce Bridge is getting a temporary replacement. The construction of the temporary single-lane bridge on Imperial Road in Port Bruce, Ont. has been given to…
Business Management Full speed ahead for B.C. trucking industry May 12, 2018 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The trucking industry is thriving in B.C., with recent growth around 5%, and expected to remain at that level, which is well above the national average. That’s…
Equipment International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Navistar International has expanded its line of HV vocational trucks, and introduced additional warranty coverage for it’s A26 engine. The company introduced at World of Concrete…
Equipment Construction truck market to remain strong in 2018: Mack January 24, 2018 mDrive HD given split-shaft PTO functionality
Regulations Saskatchewan’s new Alberta license plate rule ruffling some feathers December 7, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) says Saskatchewan’s new license plate rule change for Alberta vehicles will be problematic for industry. The Government of Saskatchewan…
Infrastructure Feds, province to widen stretch of Hwy. 401 January 27, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The federal and provincial governments announced they will fund the widening of Hwy. 401 between Hespeler Road and Townline Road. The five kilometer stretch will be widened…
Equipment Western Star shows off real-life Transformer May 13, 2016 Can be converted from water to dump truck in less than 10 minutes
Equipment International debuts HX Series vocational trucks February 1, 2016 International PayStar replaced with more modern, higher-end HX Series
Health & Safety Play it safe: Why a commitment to safety is the best way to win May 15, 2015 When operating in trucking's toughest environments, a commitment to safety is the best way to win.
Equipment Mack introduces heavy-duty mDrive for Granite February 5, 2015 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Mack has unveiled a new heavy-duty version of its mDrive automated manual transmission, which will come standard on Mack Granite trucks. “Our construction customers told us…
