CTEA conference looks to the future

WINDOSR, ON - From the future of carbon pricing to the latest in trailer manufacturing, the 2017 Canadian Transportation Equipment Association's (CTEA) annual conference and trade fair is looking forward with optimism. Called "Up the Ante: Innovate!," the 54th annual manufacturers conference is being held at Caesar's Windsor Oct. 23-25, and is being billed as a place for members, vocational truck manufacturers, their dealers, suppliers, and service providers to network.

Hurricane clean-up will include brake systems

ELYRIA, OH - The rain has stopped in many areas and the sun is out, but the clean-up is just beginning. For those drivers and fleets with trucks that took on water during recent Category 4 and 5 hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it's important that clean-up includes taking steps to ensure brake components are checked and cleaned or replaced.

Kenworth, PACCAR, DAF join SuperTruck II

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth and PACCAR, along with DAF Trucks NV, are forming a super team to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SuperTruck II program. The companies announced their collaboration to join in on the DOE project to develop freight-efficient technologies, this week. Other partners include Eaton, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Mississippi State University, and AVL.

Bison driver recognized as Highway Angel

WINNIPEG, Man. – A Bison Transport driver has been recognized as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for assisting another driver who had been struck by vehicle on the…

Hurricanes estimated to cost U.S. GDP .5%

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will likely end up costing the U.S. GDP close to 0.5% in the third quarters, estimates FTR’s Noel Perry. Although it’s too early…

CTA calls on industry to fight proposed tax changes

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code.

ATA urges Congress to include trucks in discussions about automated vehicles

ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations president and CEO Chris Spear testified today in front of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about the importance of including commercial vehicles…

TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes improve 55% y-o-y in August

TORONTO, Ont.  — TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian load volumes saw a sizable increase for the month of August, increasing 12% month-over-month and 55% year-over-year. August volumes were the highest ever recorded…

FMCSA demos platooning this week

CENTREVILLE, VA - The United States Federal Highway Administration (FMCSA), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation, is culminating a four-year research project by taking a major leap forward this week. The groups will be demonstrating three-truck platooning on highway I-66 for two days September 14 and 15.

Kenworth to participate in SuperTruck II project

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced this week that it will collaborate closely with the Paccar Technical Center and DAF Trucks NV, a subsidiary of Paccar, to develop important advancements in…

Fuso names new manager, field services

Logan Township, NJ — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced today that it has promoted Gene Hedbany to manager, Field Services. In his new position, Hedbany will divide his time…

International gives LoneStar an upgrade

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck on Sept. 11 announced major enhancements to its LoneStar truck, which combines maximum uptime and driver features with bold styling. The announcement was made during National…

International Truck to roll out A26 training tour in 2018

LISLE, Ill. — International Truck is taking the new International A26 12.4L engine on the road to dealers throughout the United States and Canada with the launch of its International…

Canada Cartage partners with Praxair for Truckers Against Trafficking

TORONTO, Ont.  – Canada Cartage, along with Praxair, announced this week that they will be educating their drivers and their communities across Canada in an effort to promote Truckers against…

Class 8 truck sales continue surge

BLOOMINGTON, IN - North American Class 8 truck orders this August were 50% better than a year ago, and 14% above July totals, analysts at FTR report. "Orders were up for the third straight month, and it looks like May's 16,500 orders will be the low point for the year. Orders are expected to increase in September, leading into robust order activity in Q4," said Don Ake, FTR's vice president of commercial vehicles. The numbers are in keeping with expectations and should help to fill remaining 2017 build slots, FTR concludes. It's the best August order performance since 2014. In the past 12 months, North American Class 8 orders have reached 231,000 units.