Canada Cartage helps deliver care

TORONTO, ON - Canada Cartage is helping deliver medical care to Zimbabwe.

Detroit Reman set to buy Mascot Truck Parts

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing announced today that it is acquiring the U.S. and Canadian business operations of Mascot Truck Parts. By adding Mascot Truck Parts to its portfolio,…

Wabco to acquire RH Sheppard

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco Holdings announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held RH Sheppard. The transaction is subject to customary U.S. regulatory clearance and it…

Schneider’s switch to automated transmissions paying off

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider says it is experiencing excellent driver acceptance and fewer maintenance issues since it began converting its fleet to automated transmissions. The company has now implemented…

U.S. trucking conditions deteriorated in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. fell more than two points in June, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The lower reading of 4.54 reflects…

Detroit Reman acquiring Mascot Truck Parts

DETROIT, MI - Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing is acquiring the U.S. and Canadian business units of Mascot Truck Parts, which remanufactures driveline components for heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks.

Wabco turns to steering with Sheppard deal

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Wabco Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire RH Sheppard -- a U.S. maker of power steering gears -- securing access to a key piece of technology needed for self-driving vehicles.

Trucking costs up in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trucking was costlier in June, compared to the month before, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. The industry forecasting website said June saw costs for labor, fuel, and purchased transport increase over those in May.

Pearson Swissport strike continues

TORONTO, ON - The strike may be over for 700 Swissport ground crew members at Pearson International Airport, as early as tomorrow.

Express Mondor is taking the SmartWay

LANORAIE, QC - Express Mondor is taking the smart path to environmental protection. The Canadian fleet has been certified as a SmartWay program transportation company. The program, created by the Environmental Protection Agency and managed in Canada by Natural Resources Canada, recognizes companies that operate truck fleets while reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Canada Cartage donates to hospital in Zimbabwe

TORONTO, Ont. — Canada Cartage is getting in touch with its charitable side. Today it announced that it has collected and delivered donated medical, surgical, and school supplies to the…

Valley Equipment and Trout River form partnership

COLEMAN, P.E.I. — Trout River and Valley Equipment announced this week that they have formed a partnership that will see all Valley Equipment locations serve as the full-service dealer along…

Lytx: waste drivers’ drowsiness linked to football

SAN DIEGO, CA - Sunday night football may be bringing the Monday morning blues to drivers. A four-year data analysis by Lytx, a telematics provider, found incidents due to drowsiness increased by 53% for waste truck drivers from August to November, annually. For Mondays and Tuesdays that number rose to 78%.

3,000 driver violations flagged in CVSA blitz

GREENBELT, MD - Nearly 3,000 drivers and 12,000 trucks were placed out-of-service by local law enforcement in Canada and the United States during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) annual road check blitz. June 6-8, 2017 marked the 30th anniversary of the annual enforcement event, called International Roadcheck. More than 62,000 large trucks and buses were given Level I, II, and III inspections over three days.

Paccar transmission completes integrated powertrain

MT. VERNON, Wash. – Paccar has rounded out its integrated powertrain with the introduction of its own 12-speed automated transmission, which it’s billing as the lightest in the industry. The…