Central Freight Lines to add 100 CNG trucks

WACO, Texas -- Central Freight Lines has placed an order for 100 Freightliner M2 112 trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

UAP opens major logistics centre near Cornwall

CORNWALL, Ont. -- A major new UAP warehouse was inaugurated near Cornwall this week, adding to that city’s burgeoning transportation and logistics sector.

Class 8 orders rebound in August, but remain soft: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Class 8 orders improved in August, according to the latest data from FTR Associates.

Bendix offers helpful advice in advance of Brake Safety Week

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Brake Safety Week is coming up Sept. 8-14, and there’s a good chance your trucks’ braking systems will be getting some extra attention - if not from drivers, then from inspectors.

Trucking industry, law enforcement work together to fight cargo crime

BURFORD, Ont. -- Law enforcement officials came together with trucking industry representatives today, to create a plan on how to reduce or eliminate cargo crime.

Freightliner honours top sales reps

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Eight Canadian Freightliner sales reps were among the best in North America, the company revealed in announcing the winners of its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program.

OTA calls on Toronto to develop comprehensive goods movement study

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the city of Toronto needs to develop a comprehensive goods movement study, and should not limit itself to looking for banning trucks from school zones or other parts of the city.

Detroit builds 500,000th steer axle

REDFORD, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel Corp. announced today that it has built its 500,000th Detroit steer axle at its Redford, Mich. plant.

Steve Ellis appointed to grow Wix Filter’s Canadian business

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wix Filters has named Steve Ellis its new Canadian business development manager.

Navistar posts Q3 loss; says order share is improving

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International’s losses continue to mount, though the company says its order board is strengthening and the addition of the Cummins ISB mid-range engine sets its medium-duty business up for a turnaround.

Trailer Wizards adds 13-axle, 85-ton trailer to rental fleet

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Trailer Wizards has announced it’s now offering a 13-axle trailer for rent or lease.

MacKinnon Transport to build new terminal; Altruck International to move into current home

GUELPH, Ont. -- MacKinnon Transport has announced it will construct a new terminal for its flatbed trucking operations, while Altruck International will move into its existing facility.

Nominations open for 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For competition

TORONTO, Ont. -- The call has once again gone out to North American drivers and owner/operators, to nominate their fleet for the Best Fleet to Drive For competition.

BCTA thanks professional drivers during National Trucking Week

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Louise Yako, president and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association, penned the following open letter to the nation’s professional drivers in honour of National Trucking Week.

PM Harper, CTA chief David Bradley celebrate National Trucking Week

OTTAWA, Ont. -- It’s National Trucking Week, and the Prime Minister has taken a moment to acknowledge the important contributions of the trucking industry.