Trucks on Demand to offer online technician training

TORONTO, Ont. -- Long recognized as a provider of quality online training modules for automotive technicians, the Cars Network is turning its attention to the heavy-duty trucking industry.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator Part 7: Buying a Truck

TORONTO, Ont. - Buying a truck is generally one of the most exciting steps for a new or existing owner/operator, but it's also one of the most important choices an owner/operator will make, Ray Haight explains in Part 7 of Becoming a...

US report finds 40% of fleets currently dealing with driver shortage

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Forty percent of fleets are currently affected by a shortage of drivers and another 25% indicate they believe the shortage of good drivers will impact their ability to grow in the future, according to a report from CK...

Quinte joins HDA Truck Pride network

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Eastern Ontario-based Quinte Truck and Trailer Parts has joined the HDA Truck Pride network. Quinte has locations in Kingston and Belleville with a management team that includes president and CEO Keith Graham, senior...

Class 8 total net orders fall to 10-month low: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing July Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM's at 18,532, the lowest monthly total since September. July was the third consecutive month with...

Return of the cabover

CONCORD, Ont. -- Hino's much anticipated return to the cabover in the North American market has kicked into high gear with a series of tour stops to show off the company's soon-to-be-released Classes 4 and 5 155 and 195 models.

NA surface trade jumps nearly 16% in May

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 15.7% higher in May than in May 2010, totalling $77.3 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Navistar makes closure of Chatham truck plant official

CHATHAM, Ont. -- Navistar has announced a North American restructuring that will see it permanently shutter its Chatham, Ont. truck plant.

Meritor’s Q Plus S-Cam brakes ready for new stopping requirements

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has announced its Q Plus S-Cam brakes are fully compliant with the new FMVSS 121 stopping distance requirement in the US.

Bendix closes Iteris deal

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has finalized its purchase of Iteris' vehicle sensors business, including its AutoVue lane departure warning system.

Lifelong trucker wins Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year award

FERGUS, Ont. -- Robert St. Vincent of St. Malo, Manitoba was named the 18th annual Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year at the Fergus Truck Show July 22.

Expressway Volvo named Dealer of the Year

AYR, Ont. -- Expressway Volvo of Ayr, Ont. has been named Dealer of the Year by Volvo Trucks Canada. The dealership was presented with the award during a lunchtime celebration at its facility July 22, which was attended by staff, family...

Avaal opens new office in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Avaal Technology Solutions has marked the opening of its newest office in Winnipeg, Man. with a grand opening celebration held yesterday. Avaal officials say the new facility has been strategically placed in the heart of the...

Canadian supplier wins Daimler award for quality

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Hendrickson Truck's Stratford Spring division has been recognized as a top supplier by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans Group acquires trucking assets of TBM Transportation

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group has acquired the pneumatic trucking business of Edmonton, Alta.-based TBM Transportation. TBM has 10 tractors and 21 trailers that will be combined with Tri-Line Carriers LP, a Contrans subsidiary based in...