Yanke driver awarded for logging one million miles

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Ronald Breakey, a driver with Yanke Group of Companies, has received an award for achieving one million miles with the company. He received the award at the company's Key Business Indicators ceremonies on March 24.

#MATS: Allison set to unveil ‘radically new’ transmission design

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission is set to unveil a "radically new" transmission design for tractors at this week's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky, that officials say will "redefine tractor performance and operating...

Freight costs decline in January, fuel surcharges reach two-year high

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped for the fourth consecutive month in January, while fuel surcharges assessed by carriers rose to the highest level in more than two years, according to the most...

Volvo trucks to boost production, recall 700 workers at Virginia plant

NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. -- Volvo Trucks is ramping up production at its New River Valley, Va. plant and recalling approximately 700 employees in response to increased demand, the company announced.

#MATS: Cummins says new engines surpass expectations; addresses vertical integration challenges

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins kicked off the Mid-America Trucking Show by announcing it accomplished what it set out to do with its EPA2010 engines, improving fuel economy by 6% - and then some.

Canadian company granted full NationaLease membership

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- NationaLease has expanded its network of independent trucking companies with three new companies having been approved for full membership, including one Canadian firm.

Mitsubishi Fuso starts limited production at Japanese plant

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started limited vehicle assembly today at its main Kawasaki, Japan plant, following a shutdown as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

New truck show coming to northwestern Ontario

DRYDEN, Ont. -- The list of truck shows in Ontario continues to expand with the announcement of the first Dryden Truck Show coming this June.

Hydrogen-generating systems are a tough sell

Despite constant pressure to reduce fuel costs and particulate emissions, many carriers ignore an innovation that could fix both problems.        

ITS donation to take bite out of local drug trade

BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- International Truckload Services (ITS) made a special delivery Friday, as the company presented the Belleville Police Service with a new police dog.

Volvo inks five-year deal with truck plant employees

DUBLIN, Va. -- Volvo Trucks North America and the UAW have agreed to terms on a five-year contract covering about 1,300 employees at Volvo's New River Valley truck plant.

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program coming April 1

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada are updating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that fleets have been using to tackle shortages of long-haul truck drivers.

CTA calls federal budget ‘vague,’ applauds portions

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The recently announced federal budget has caused division not only within the ranks of the Canadian government, which is currently in the midst of a historic vote of non-confidence against the Conservative minority, but also...

Trailer market continues strong recovery: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer orders remained strong in February, with 21,990 units ordered representing a 25% gain over January's numbers.

Truck-Lite develops CSA training program

FALCONER, N.Y. -- With US inspection agencies stepping up enforcement of CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability), Truck-Lite has developed a training program aimed at keeping its customers' lighting products in compliance.