Michelin, Volvo team up to find safest fleets

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is partnering with Volvo Trucks to award the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award.

Volvo, Freightliner add Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS as option

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton's new UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions are now available as a data book option for Volvo's VN series of heavy-duty line-haul vehicles and Freightliner's Cascadia.

COMPETITION WATCH: Hub Group acquires Exel Transportation Services

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Freight transportation management giant Hub Group has purchased Exel Transportation Services (ETS) for $83 million, before post closing adjustments. Exel is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hub Group, operating...

OTA applauds MTO review to allow longer tractors

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is pleased the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is set to begin reviewing whether to permit motor carriers to use longer tractors in combination with single semi-trailers.

CTA warns of further pump pains with coming biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning its members to get ready for even more pain at the pump. The federal government has proposed to mandate that on-road diesel sold in Canada must contain an average 2% biofuel...

Heavy-duty commercial vehicle net orders rise again in March

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Preliminary reports are showing heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles net orders for North American markets rose to 29,200 units in March, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Net orders in March were up 159% from year ago...

Isuzu resumes production at Japanese plant

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Isuzu Motors Limited has resumed production at its Fujisawa plant. The factory had been idled since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

MTO, Hamilton Police team up to create safer roads

HAMILTON, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation truck enforcement unit has joined forces with Hamilton Police to work towards creating safer roads with the launch of Operation Slo-Mo.

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison to acquire Britton Transport

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport is set to acquire Grand Forks, N.D.-based Britton Transport. Britton is an asset-based and non-asset-based transport provider providing van, flat bed, step deck and bulk hopper truckload services primarily in...

Chevron introduces extended service interval grease

SAN RAMON, Cal. -- Chevron has introduced a new Delo Grease ESI (extended service interval), boasting service intervals of 30,000 miles or more.

Saint John Harbour Bridge tolls removed

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- The Saint John Harbour Bridge officially became toll-free Apr. 1, and it was no April Fools Joke.

Saskatchewan introduces biodiesel mandate

REGINA, Sask. -- Saskatchewan has introduced a Renewable Diesel Act, which will require diesel fuel sold in the province to contain 2% renewable content beginning July 1, 2012.

Trucks For Change Network welcomes OTA as member

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has become the first trade association to become a charter member of the newly formed Trucks For Change Network, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the...

#MATS: Goodyear crowns 2010 Highway Hero winner

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As if something straight from a Hollywood movie, the story behind this year's Goodyear North America Highway Hero award included the winner pulling an unconscious driver from his car seconds before it was struck by an...

Trailer Wizards announces new VP of Atlantic Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed Dave Skaarup as its vice-president of Atlantic Canada. Skaarup will be reporting directly to Trailer Wizards president Doug Vanderspek and will be responsible for both sales and operations for...