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Study reveals Pennsylvanians pay $1,103 per road crash
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Keep Highways Safe, an organization consisting of attorneys dedicated to providing information resources for drivers and victims of roadway accidents, has produced an interactive study that sheds lights on the stats behind Pennsylvania's highway collisions.
Canadian equipment prices to rise with emission rules
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has published its plans for new Greenhouse Gas limits that will apply to 2018-29 Model Year equipment, effectively mirroring changes introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The required upgrades will cost Canada's trucking industry an extra $4.1 billion, but save $10.3 billion in fuel, according to the Department of the Environment. When considering the overall lifespan of the affected vehicles, net benefits are expected to reach $8.8 billion between 2018 and 2050. The upgrades are projected to add 8% to the cost of a typical 2027 Model Year tractor, or $11,322. Vocational vehicles in the same model year will cost an extra 4%, or $4,369. Trailers - introduced in emissions standards for the first time beginning with the 2018 Model Year - will see an average 4% price bump on 2027 models. That will be up $1,237. Heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, meanwhile, will see price tags increase an average of 3% or $1,324 per vehicle.
Trailcon names regional manager for Western Canada
BRAMPTON, ON - Trailcon Leasing has promoted Brian Jones to regional manager of Western Canada where he will manage sales, operations, and administration for Trailcon's terminal in Surrey, British Columbia as well as their terminals in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
ATA applauds repeal of blacklisting rule
ARLINGTON, VA - Bill Sullivan, the American Trucking Association's (ATA) executive vice president for advocacy displayed the trucking industry's gratitude today regarding the repeal of the Obama administration's "Fairpay and Safe Workplaces" rule through the Congressional Review Act.
Navistar reports $62 million first quarter loss
LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million. Declining 6% compared to the first quarter of 2016, revenues in the first quarter of 2017 were $1.7 billion. The decline is attributed to lower truck volumes caused by soft Class 8 heavy industry conditions and decreased global sales. "Our results are on track with our plan for the year, and demonstrate our ability to effectively manage costs at a time of persistent Class 8 industry headwinds," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navistar International Corporation.
Mack introduces body builder portal
LAS VEGAS, NV - Bringing all of their body builder resources to one convenient and accessible location, Mack Trucks has introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, which will give customers, body builders and dealers essential tools required to ensure a quick and efficient body upfit process.
