Class 8 truck demand to improve next year: Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An annual fleet study conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research in the US indicates there will be strong demand for Class 8 trucks in 2011.

US proposes first GHG and fuel efficiency standards for trucks and buses

WASHINGTON, DC - Heavy and medium duty trucks in the US as well as buses are about to get cleaner and more fuel efficient. The first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of the work horses on...

Daimler, Wal-Mart launch first-ever hybrid electric Cascadia

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Wal-Mart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia.

OOIDA challenges black box mandate

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a petition seeking review of the final rule established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandating electronic on-board recorders...

Driving for Profit event to feature OTA outlook, legal matters

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- The last instalment of the Driving for Profit seminar series for 2010 is coming to Mississauga Nov. 9.

KRTS helps break food bank’s donation record

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- A record amount of food has been contributed to the Caledonia Food Bank as part of KRTS Transportation Specialists' annual Honk for Hunger initiative.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lodwick Transport, Road Link Xpress honoured by Lakeside Logistics

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- In its continuing effort to green the supply chain, 3PL Lakeside Logistics named Lodwick Transport its Vision Green Carrier of the Year.

Cummins Canada adds eastern territory manager

MONTREAL, Que. -- Cummins Canada has announced Jeremy Daoust is joining the company as territory manager and technical support manager for Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

Strong September for Class 8 net orders: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders of Class 8 trucks were up 37% year-over-year in September, marking the second highest monthly total of the past two years, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Manitoba trucking companies to compete to raise money for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport, Beaver Trucks, Dr. Hook Towing and Maxim Truck & Trailer are taking part in a friendly competition to raise money for the United Way.

Truck News wins back-to-back Best Video awards

TORONTO, Ont. -- An episode of trucknews.com's weekly WebTV show, Transportation Matters, has won the Best Video award at the second annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards, held at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto last night.

STA hands out awards at annual banquet

SASKATOON, Sask. -- The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its Annual General Meeting Oct. 16 and took the opportunity to honour some of its own.

Great Dane re-opens trailer plant

JONESBORO, Ark. -- Great Dane has recalled about 70 workers and re-opened its Jonesboro, Ark. trailer plant as demand for new van trailers continues to rebound.

COMPETITION WATCH: BTC Logistics bought by Fraser Direct

GEORGETOWN, Ont. -- BTC Logistics has been purchased by Fraser Direct. Both firms analyze companies' supply chain operations for design and implementation of cost and service improvements.

Timing of trucking industry rebirth remains elusive: Graves

PHOENIX, Az. -- Phoenix proved an apt setting for the American Trucking Associations' annual conference.  The town's name signifies a rebirth from the ruins of the past, in much the same way that the large gathering of trucking executives...