Manitoba driving champs, safety award winners named

WINNIPEG, Man. — Denis Roberts of TST Overland Express was named Grand Champion at the Manitoba Provincial Truck Driving Championships held June 20 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Roberts also won the…

PMTC unveils new graduate program

TORONTO, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) unveiled today its new PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program that is made up of select courses from the CITT Program of…

Ontario to recognize military’s A/Z-equivalent driver’s permits

TORONTO, Ont. — Beginning in July, the province of Ontario will recognize Department of National Defence (DND) 404 driver’s permits, allowing such licence-holders to more easily transition into the private…

Volvo supports GHG regs, but still prefers complete vehicle standard

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group announced today it is committed to working with the EPA and NHTSA to meet Phase 2 greenhouse gas regulations, but it will continue to push…

New Rules Rely On Yet Unproven Technology: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Industry reaction to the proposal announced Friday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution for medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks has been swift and more positive than negative in tone. The plan for the 2021-2027 models years, which also calls for trailers to be subject to fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for the first time, drew support from the American Trucking Associations, but the fleet group said it remains concerned the rule may result in the use of certain technologies on vehicles before they can be fully tested.

Bayview Kenworth Opens in Bathurst NB

BATHURST, NB -- Bayview Kenworth has purchased an existing independent parts and service dealership in Bathurst and converted it into a new 13,000-square-foot Kenworth parts and service dealership.

Used Truck Deals Still Near Record Levels

SOUTHFIELD, MI -- U.S. Transactions of used commercial vehicles in the gross vehicle weight (GVW) 3-8 categories remained near record levels for the 12-months ending March 31, according to new figures from the vehicle industry analysis provider IHS Automotive.

Ontario Helping Military Vets Become Truckers

TORONTO -- The Ontario government said it is making it easier for Canadian military personnel and veterans to exchange their military driver's license for a number of Ontario driver's licenses.

Truck Orders Still Show Strength, Trailers Declining

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN - North American Class 8 truck net orders in May totaled just over 20,500 while Classes 5-7 posted 19,900 net orders, according to recent figures released by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Phase 2 GHG regs will add $10-12K to cost of new trucks

Cost increases expected to be recouped within two years by 2027, regulators claim

Sutco Celebrates 20-Year Milestone

SALMO, BC -- Sutco Contracting threw a party earlier this month to celebrate 20 years of success in an industry that takes no prisoners. Simply surviving for two decades is no small feat in trucking, let alone thriving the way this company has done.

B.C. Trucking Company Makes Move to LNG

SALMO, B.C. - B.C.-based Sutco Contracting has just added six new Kenworths to its fleet of 70 but these six are even greener than the usual forest shade of their other trucks.

Cargo theft on the rise across the US

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Cargo theft is on the rise across the US. According to the data release by CargoNet today, cargo theft is up 11% in the last three…

BCTA announces new board of directors and executive committee

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) elected a Board of Directors for 2015 – 2016 earlier this month at its Annual General Meeting and Management Conference in…

EPA, DOT propose new greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) together with the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles today, that…