U.S. Issues Electronic Stability Control Mandate for Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it has finalized rules requiring electronic stability control (ESC) systems on new commercial trucks and large buses. The regulations require the systems on Class 6-8 trucks plus large buses exceeding 26,000 pounds in gross weight. Compliance will be evaluated using a "j-turn" test that replicates a curved highway off-ramp. The rules will take effect for most heavy trucks two years from publication of the regulations while some of the largest buses will have longer to comply. Canada is expected to adopt similar regulations.

ATA pleased with electronic stability control mandate announcement

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said it was pleased with today’s announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that claimed it would soon require new…

ACT Research: May Class 8 orders fall

COLUMBUS, Ind. – In May 2015 39,000 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, down 8% when compared with May 2014, according to ACT Research. “While the order comparisons are negative,…

Volvo Group reaches energy efficiency goal five years early

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Group North America announced today that it has achieved its goal of reduced energy consumption in the US Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants…

Consolidated Fastfrate Getting New President, CEO

WOODBRIDGE, ON -- The trucking company Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. has announced Larry Rodo has been named president and CEO.

Stemco to Acquire the Veyance North-American Air Spring

LONGVIEW, TX – The truck component supplier Stemco announced Wednesday it reached an agreement to acquire the Veyance North-American air springs business from the…

No More License Plates for Unpaid Traffic Fines

TORONTO -- Not paying traffic fines in Ontario will result in you being denied the opportunity to renew an existing vehicle license plate or to acquire a new one.

North American Class 8 Orders Drop, Medium Duty Rebounds

BLOOMINGTON, IN and COLUMBUS, IN -- Two new reports show North American Class 8 truck orders in May declined to their lowest level since September 2013. The freight transportation forecasting firm FTR released preliminary data showing May net orders totaled 19,714 units, an 11% month-over-month decline and 23% lower than a year ago.

Time to Get Ready for the Big Trucking Inspection Blitz

It's that time of the year to make sure every truck along with driver paperwork is in order because those who don't could be sidelined and forced to shell out hundreds if not thousands of dollars.The 28th annual, three-day International Roadcheck 2015 is set for June 2-4, when approximately 10,000, local, provincial, state and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America fan out for roadside inspections. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in cooperation federal governments in Canada, U.S. and Mexico. Inspectors will primarily be conducting the North American Standard Level I Inspection, the most thorough roadside inspection, that's a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both the driver and vehicle.

Avoid Fines, Penalties This Week: Secure Your Cargo

Not having your cargo properly secured could lead to a world of problems, more so than usual, as truck inspectors across North American are gearing up to hit the highways throughout North America. June 2-4 is the annual, three-day truck inspection marathon known as International Road Check, when 10,000 truck inspectors will be out in full force, handing out fines and placing trucks and drivers out-of-service for safety violations.In addition to performing a high number of the tough Level I inspections, where they thoroughly scrutinize both the driver and their tractor-trailer, they will be putting a special emphasis on checking cargo securement.

Average Diesel Cost Moves Slightly Lower, Gasoline Rises

The average Canadian cost of diesel has moved slightly lower this week after a moving higher or being unchanged the previous six weeks, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the petroleum information services provider The Kent Group.

Mack Trucks introduces new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model

LAS VEGAS , Nev. – At WasteExpo 2015, Mack Trucks introduced the new Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse model. The new model was designed to meet the challenges of refuse…

Schneider celebrates cargo theft-free year

  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider announced today that it reached a significant milestone in 2014. The company claims it had zero cargo thefts last year – a notable accomplishment…

OTA supports new DontCutMeOff campaign

  TORONTO, Ont. – A new campaign has been launched today backing the hybrid solution for the Gardiner East. The campaign dubbed DontCutMeOff is an operation supported by the Gardiner…

Fastfrate names new president and CEO

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Ron Tepper, executive chairman of Consolidated Fastfrate, announced this week that Larry Rodo has been named president and CEO of Consolidated Fastfrate and its subsidiaries effective June…