Volvo truck breaks records as world’s fastest hybrid

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Proving hybrid technology doesn’t have to sacrifice power and speed, a Volvo truck – called the Mean Green – has broken its own records as the world’s fastest hybrid truck. The hybrid set new world...

Expect a quantum shift in fuel efficiency and emissions: Manitoba transport minister

WINNIPEG, Man. – Regulation is absolutely critical to dealing with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and past successes in dealing with dire environmental situations show that regulation can make a difference, Steve Ashton Manitoba...

N.A. surface trade surges 17.4% in February

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 17.4% higher in February than in February 2011, totalling $78.1 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US...

Michelin launches new retread for on/off-road applications

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin Retread Technologies has launched a new retread tire designed for mixed-use fleets and owner/operators that operate both on- and off-road applications: the XZY 3 Pre-Mold retread. “Retreading is an excellent...

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin Global Forwarding acquires Beler International

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Manitoulin Global Forwarding has acquired Regina-based freight-forwarder Beler International.

Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index shows encouraging results

TORONTO, Ont. -- The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index for April has good news for those worried the economic recovery may once again be slowing.

Smile! Suspected cargo thief caught on camera

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- Northbridge Insurance has been given photos of a suspected cargo thief captured by surveillance video.

Mack hosts driving skills challenge at Waste Expo

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Visitors to Waste Expo 2012 today and tomorrow will have the chance to showcase their skills at the Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge. The competition allows drivers to show off their abilities to safely operate a Mack...

Industry stakeholders bend government’s ear on plans for GHG emissions regs

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Ottawa has encouraged industry feedback on its proposed legislation mirroring the US mandate to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions and government officials got an earful here today at a conference hosted by the University...

COMPETITION WATCH: Consolidated Fastfrate to build new Regina cross-dock facility

REGINA, Sask. -- Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) has announced plans to move into Regina’s Global Transportation Hub with a 10,000 sq.-ft. cross-dock facility.

Windsor-Essex Parkway truckers park to protest wages

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Work on the Windsor-Essex Parkway was halted Friday, as truckers hauling gravel and dirt for the project parked their trucks in a dispute over wages, the Windsor Star reports.

Caravan Logistics donates $2,000 to Trucking for Wishes charity

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucking for Wishes’ “money booth” did more than just muss up some hair during its recent appearance at Truck World. The air-charged booth, which gives participants 45 seconds to collect as many wind-blown...

OBAC joins awareness campaign to fight human trafficking

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A group fighting against the crime of human trafficking has teamed up with the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) to launch an awareness campaign for truck drivers.

Heavy Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions conference starts Monday

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) is hosting the “Heavy Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and Fuel Efficiency in Canada,” Conference, in Winnipeg, Man.,  on April 30th –May 1st, 2012 at the...

Gravel haulers interrupt truck inspections in Milton, North Bay

MILTON, Ont. -- Truck inspection activities have been ground to a halt at the Trafalgar South Inspection Station over the past two days, as disgruntled gravel haulers have overtaken the site to protest overloading by customers and overzealous...