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Kenworth to certify pre-owned trucks

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth has unveiled a new Certified Pre-Owned Program, offering qualifying Class 8 trucks through Kenworth dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers in the U.S. and Canada.

Hyndman Transport moves into new Ayr headquarters

New headquarters features driver dorm rooms and lounge, state-of-the-art maintenance facility

Trailer orders up in October, but still off last year’s pace

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary trailer orders for October totaled 21,050 units, up from September but down from last year, according to ACT Research. “Net trailer orders rebounded strongly in October,…

Peloton aims to curb heavy-duty truck fuel use with smart powertrains and platooning

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Peloton Technology announced it will participate in the Next Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Sponsored by the US Department of…

Fast Forward: A deeper look inside the future of trucking

Four speakers added to event

Trucking industry food drive 18 Wheels of Christmas kicks off Nov. 28

DIEPPE, N.B. – If you’re looking to make a difference for someone this Holiday season, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trucks for Change Network (T4C) will hold an…

OOIDA files petition for review over sleep apnea appendix

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – A petition for review has been filed challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) final rule on medical examiner’s certification integration, claiming the rulemaking process…

AMTA assisting province with modernization of TRAVIS system

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) said it is helping and supports the province’s effort to modernize the Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS) system. The…

Great Dane recognizes top suppliers

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Great Dane recently hosted its second annual Supplier Summit, recognizing some of its top suppliers. “The strong performance of suppliers helps Great Dane maintain its position as…

PMTC announces 2017 conference details

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) revealed today the date and venue of its 2017 conference and annual general meeting. The event is to…

Cervus Equipment opens new Ottawa location

OTTAWA, Ont. – Cervus Equipment has opened a new dealership in Ottawa. “We’re excited to open our doors in Ottawa and deliver exceptional end-to-end truck services,” said Gara Hay, general…

Alutrec restructures, plans move to new plant

LAURIER-STATION, Que. – Aluminum trailer manufacturer Alutrec has announced Michel Parent has taken over as president and CEO of the company, assuming the position previously held by his nephew Julien…

Hurricane relief boosts spot market freight

PORTLAND, OR - October represented the year's strongest month for available freight this year, with the exception of a seasonal peak in June, the DAT North American Freight Index shows. And post-hurricane reconstruction efforts may be responsible for some of the shift. The October volume was up 1.8% when compared to September, largely thanks to an 11% increase in flatbed freight. In contrast, van volume was down 0.6%. Reefers dropped 4%. "Flatbed freight is associated with energy exploration, as well as construction, which may have gotten a boost in October due to post-hurricane relief and rebuilding in the southeast," DAT Solutions reports.

PMTC moves conference to Niagara Falls

MILTON, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada's annual general meeting and conference is on the move, shifting to the Crowne Plaza-Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario on June 15 and 16.