Allison’s new tractor transmission achieving 5% improved fuel economy

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has announced that test fleets using its Allison TC10 tractor transmission are achieving an average 5% fuel economy improvement over its current manual and automated manual transmissions.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations appoints new VP marketing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) has named Matthew Stevenson vice-president of marketing for its commercial tire division.

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...

SPECIAL REPORT: Can I get a DPF Delete?

TORONTO, Ont. — As long as there have been pollution controls on engines, someone has tried to mess with them, either by removing, bypassing or modifying components. With all the…

Study finds increased adoption of fuel-efficient products by US fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows an increased rate of adoption and improved fuel consumption by US fleets. More than 41,000 tractors and 125,000 trailers were part of the 2013 Fuel...

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Cratex Industries

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Cratex Industries, an Edmonton-based crating, packaging and export services company. The acquisition is Manitoulin’s fourth since May “We are delighted to welcome...

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...

SPECIAL REPORT: Truck News investigation finds widespread tampering of emissions systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- An investigation by Truck News has found that engine tampering to defeat emissions controls mandated on new trucks over the past decade is widespread and easily attainable.

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...

Volvo Trucks offering Bose, Sears seats as factory-installed options

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has announced that the Bose Ride seat suspension system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on its VNM and VNL highway tractors. Officials say Volvo is the first North American truck...

Environment Canada commissions report on environmental tampering

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Environment Canada has commissioned a report to determine how truckers are circumventing emissions regulations on newer model year trucks.