Freightliner delivers hybrid truck to hit TV show MythBusters

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks is teaming up with the hit Discovery Channel program, "MythBusters," to help haul the show's equipment for future episodes.

Ground transportation rates increase for third straight month: report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The trend of increasing ground transportation rates continued through July, with overall freight costs increasing by 3% when compared to June, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) this week.

Danatec launches trio of new educational products

CALGARY, Alta. -- Danatec Educational Services has launched three new products: DanatecTV, the Danatec TDG Handbook App and the new Electronic TDG Regulations Update Service.

SAF-Holland names new aftermarket VP

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has named Carl Mesker, a 22-year veteran of the heavy-duty transportation industry, to the position of vice-president, aftermarket (Americas).

Eaton named top supplier by Idealease

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has been named Component Supplier of the Year by Idealease Corporation of North America. Over the past 10 years, Eaton has received similar recognition from North Barrington, Ill.-based Idealease on seven...

‘Quiet Giant’ turns 65

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Peterson Manufacturing Company, known locally as the "Quiet Giant" in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview, is celebrating its 65th year of business.

Trucking industry rallying for attack victim

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The trucking industry is rallying to bring justice to the perpetrators of a stunning, seemingly unprovoked attack on a truck driver who was simply trying to help a fellow motorist.

Class 8 net orders rise in September

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Class 8 net orders surged 21.6% in September, up 38.8% over September 2009, according to preliminary figures from FTR Associates.

Michelin celebrates sale of one millionth X One

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin celebrated the sale of its one millionth X One wide-base single tire last week.

Seven ONroute service centres now fully opened

TORONTO, Ont. -- The first of Ontario's new ONroute service centres are now fully opened and truck parking has been improved at West Lorne.

18 Wheels of Christmas now rolling

CALGARY, Alta. -- The 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign is one again in motion.

Penske to host educational open house Dec. 14

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Penske Truck Leasing will be hosting a Discovery Forum educational open house in Mississauga Dec. 14.

Lions Gate, Provincial Trailer Rentals work some branding magic

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Lions Gate Trailer Rentals and Provincial Trailer Rentals have taken on a new name: Trailer Wizards.

EOBRs will not improve highway safety: OOIDA

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) wants US Congress to know that while electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) sound good on paper, they are no better than paper logbooks for tracking truckers'...

OTA slams WSIB rate hikes

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), whose workers' compensation system currently has a $14 billion unfunded liability, has announced that the 2011 premiums paid by Ontario employers will rise by an average of 2%.