#MATS2014: Bose says study validates health benefits of Ride System

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new study conducted with three fleets has proven the health benefits of the Bose Ride System vibration-eliminating truck seat, the company claims.

#MATS2014: Mack says fuel economy, uptime keys to achieving on-highway success

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mack reiterated at the Mid-America Trucking Show a commitment to growing its market share, particularly in the on-highway segment.

#MATS2014: Volvo pleased with fuel efficiency savings

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Göran Nyberg is a very satisfied business leader. As president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales, he has been seeing numbers that the company didn’t expect.

#MATS2014: Daimler growing optimistic about 2014 truck sales

LOUISVILLE , Ky. – Daimler, NAFTA’s market share leader in the Class 6-8 markets, is forecasting a 10% increase in truck sales for 2014 over the previous year.

Port Metro Vancouver president comments on the end of the BC truckers’ strike

VANCOUVER, B.C.-- Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver released a statement today addressing the end of the 28-day strike that suspended Canada’s largest port.

Ontario on the road toward faster highway clean up

TORONTO, Ont. -- Faster clean up of highway collisions could soon be a reality in Ontario. 

#MATS2014: Walmart WAVE concept truck picture gallery

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- When Wal-Mart first introduced the WAVE concept truck and trailer, you read about it on TruckNews.com. Now, the Truck News team gives you a better look at the WAVE.

Canadian drivers edge out American competition at TCA awards

GRAPEVINE, Tx.-- O Canada! The winners of the prestigious Driver of the Year award at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual meeting this week were both Canadian. 

MacKinnon and Bison win top safety awards at TCA convention

GRAPEVINE, Tx. -- The grand prizewinners of the 38th annual National Fleet Safety Awards presented at the Truckload Carriers Association’s convention were announced earlier this week and two Canadian companies came out on top. 

TransForce finalizes acquisition of Vitran

TORONTO, Ont. -- The deal is done. TransForce Inc. has successfully completed acquiring Vitran Corporation Inc. — an acquisition that has been in the works since late December. 

#MATS2014: Bring it on

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – As challenging as the future will be, it’s going to be a good few years for the trucking industry.

B.C., truckers reach deal to end port strike

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The strike is officially over. 

Ten reasons the 14-point plan is good for truckers, according to Port Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- In addition to releasing a statement from their president and CEO today, Port Metro Vancouver has outlined 10 reasons why the 14-point plan – a joint action plan by the federal and B.C. provincial governments along with...

Port Metro Vancouver president releases statement about ongoing strike

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A statement was released today from Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, addressing the strike that has suspended Canada’s largest port.

#MATS2014: Bendix rep says US likely to mandate more collision mitigation systems

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The trucking industry can expect more regulations requiring the adoption of active safety systems, Fred Andersky, who handles government affairs for Bendix, announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.