Ryder surpasses 100 million miles with natural gas

MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System says it has become the first commercial fleet provider to surpass 100 million miles with natural gas-fueled vehicles. “This latest milestone reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment…

Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has developed a new fuel economy tool that allows dealers to demonstrate to customers the potential fuel savings from certain spec’s. The tool allows Mack…

Mercuri named Energi Canada VP

TORONTO, ON -- Raymond Mercuri has been named Energi of Canada's vice president - loss prevention and safety.

Trucking HR Canada to celebrate Top Fleet Employers with Gala Awards Dinner

OTTAWA, Ont. — Thanks to its ever-expanding Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada is hosting a Gala Awards Dinner on October 12 at Toronto’s Palais Royale to celebrate the…

US truckers doing ‘okay’: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — US trucking conditions remained lackluster in June, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index. “While not overly positive, the June TCI reading of 2.9 indicates that trucking…

Shell unveils portfolio of next-generation oils

WASHINGTON, DC - Shell Lubricants has officially unveiled its engine oils designed to meet pending CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories that will play a key role in helping to support 2017 emission standards and improve fuel economy. Anxious buyers will even be able to tap into the benefits of T5 10W-30 CK-4 oils as early as this August, before the official December 1 rollout of the American Petroleum Institute oil categories.

Carrier Transicold to release telematics system

ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold is now offering a customized telematics solution for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs) allowing fleets to manage their assets through remote refrigeration unit monitoring, control…

US trucking moved more than 10 billion tons of freight last year

ARLINGTON, Va. — The US trucking industry hauled a record US$726.4 billion in freight last year, according to the latest edition of American Truck Trends, compiled by the American Trucking…

Construction of new Delta truck parking facility begins

DELTA, B.C. – The British Columbia government has broken ground on a new truck parking facility in Delta, B.C., aimed at benefiting commercial drivers traveling to or working in the…

New environmental standards in effect for trucks servicing Port of Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said environmental requirements for container trucks serving the Port of Vancouver will have an immediate impact on air quality and public health…

Canadian ELD mandate could be in place by spring 2017

TORONTO, Ont. – Transport Canada announced Aug. 3 that it would be proposing to amend the hours of service (HOS) regulations to mandate the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs)…

U.S. trucking revenue hit record in 2015: ATA

ARLINGTON, VA - The U.S. trucking industry collected record revenues in 2015, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

BC to require 13,431 new drivers in next decade: study

VANCOUVER, BC - British Columbia's transportation and construction industries will need to fill 110,000 jobs in the next decade - and truck drivers will be among those most in demand, according to Asia Pacific Gateway Labor Market Outlook 2016-2025.

UPS hits 1 billion mile mark with alternative fuels

ATLANTA, GA - UPS has officially covered 1 billion miles (1.6 billion kilometers) with a "rolling lab" of 7,200 vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as natural gas and propane - and reached the goal a year earlier than planned.

ZF tops SAF-Holland bid for Haldex

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - ZF Friedrichshafen AG has outbid SAF-Holland in the race to buy Haldex, which produces brakes and air suspensions for heavy trucks, trailers and buses. The cash deal worth 100 kronor (CDN $15.33) per share has been approved by the Haldex Board of Directors, and values Haldex at $670 million. The cash deal worth 100 kronor (CDN $15.33) per share has been approved by the Haldex Board of Directors, and values Haldex at $670 million. It is still subject to regulatory approval. SAF-Holland had made its unsolicited bid last month, offering about $14.25 per share. Just last year, ZF purchased U.S.-based TRW, and has since said that it aims to provide a full lineup of commercial vehicle systems needed for autonomous trucks - all part of a corporate vision that has been dubbed "See-Think-Act".