Truck Training School Group Planning First Conference

HAMILTON, ON – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is kicking off its first conference with the theme of “Striving for Excellence…

DuraStar Getting Dual Clutches on Eaton Procision Line

LISLE, IL -- The Eaton Procision line of dual-clutch, automated-manual transmissions will be available on International DuraStar medium-duty trucks beginning late this year.

Dealers, customers benefiting from DTNA’s Elite Support program

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — It takes more than investments in bricks in mortar to expand the capacity and maximize the efficiency of a dealer network. Investments must also be made into…

Caterpillar ends truck deal with Navistar; will bring production in-house

Navistar says it will launch a competitive severe-service vocational truck next year

Polaris launches overnight LTL service between Boston and Toronto

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation announced today that it launching a new overnight LTL service between the metro areas of Boston and Toronto. Since appointing Dave Bush, v.p. business processes,…

Canada shines at Ryder’s Top Tech Competition

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The top heavy-duty truck technicians from Ryder System gathered recently in Allentown, Pennsylvania for the 2015 Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program. The program rewards and recognizes the…

PMTC announces scholarship for aspiring professional drivers

OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is offering to pay for the complete training of an aspiring professional driver on behalf of one of its…

Titanium Group provides update on Muskoka acquisition

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group provided an operational update regarding the acquisition of Muskoka Transport today. The company acquired Muskoka back in March 2015. According to Titanium, its use…

Navistar first to market with Eaton Procision dual-clutch transmission

LISLE, Ill.— Navistar announced today that it will be first to market with the Eaton Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions for its International DuraStar medium-duty trucks. The new transmissions deliver…

Details of the 2015 PeopleNet User Conference released

PHOENIX, Ariz. – PeopleNet announced recently that its annual User Conference will be taking place August 24-26 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, The…

Caterpillar, Navistar Ending Truck Collaboration

PEORIA, IL -- Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it will begin independently designing and manufacturing its Cat vocational truck family at its plant in Victoria, TX, with production to begin next year.

US truck freight to grow 29% over next 11 years: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The long-term outlook for trucking in the US is rosy, with freight volumes projected to increase nearly 29% over the next 11 years. That’s according to a…

Natural gas truck sales lower this year: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Retail sales of natural gas-powered Class 8 trucks have slowed since diesel prices began decreasing, according to the latest data from ACT Research. Natural gas truck sales…

International challenges competitors to fuel economy showdown

LISLE, Ill. — International Trucks has challenged its competitors to bring their most fuel-efficient Class 8 highway tractors to its New Carlisle, Ind. proving grounds so they can conduct head-to-head…

CITT Goes Mobile, Introduces New Private Trucking Courses

TORONTO -- CITT has made it that much easier for professionals to build their supply chain logistics abilities through specialized online courses towards the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation while it has just unveiled a set of courses aimed at those in private trucking.