ATA outlines new rules for transportation of food during Omnitracs Outlook 2017

PHOENIX, Az. – Amendments to the US’s 2011 Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule are set to kick in later this year, with many of the guidelines having…

Stoughton improves rear impact guard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Moved by the story and lobbying efforts of Marianne Karth, who lost two daughters in a crash with a tractor-trailer, Stoughton has redesigned its rear impact guard.

Challenger, Trucking HR Canada gives international guests a glimpse of trucking in Canada

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Some international trucking executives got a polite and educational welcome to Canada this week when they visited some of Ontario’s best and brightest carriers. Trucking HR Canada…

Mack, Volvo offering over-the-air engine updates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mack and Volvo both announced at the spring meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council that they’ll be offering over-the-air software and parameter updates. Ash Makki, product…

Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus close strategic alliance

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International today announced the closing of its strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus. The closing of the alliance follows receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals,…

Cummins extends drain intervals, offers over-the-air programming

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cummins announced longer drain intervals, over-the-air programming and a new Connected Advisor service at the spring meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council. Connected Advisor provides fleets…

Kenworth gives out Dealer Awards

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth doled out its Dealer Awards to its best dealers in Canada and the US  recently. The awards were given out at its recent dealer meeting in…

Navistar unveils new International A26 engine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – International this week took the wraps off its new A26 engine, which it says is lighter weight and 5% more fuel efficient than its N-series predecessor. The…

Cooper director applauds Chinese tire ruling

NASHVILLE, TN - The director of Cooper Tire's truck-related business is clearly happy with news that the U.S. Department of Commerce will not issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on tires imported from China.

Content rich programming unveiled for SCEF 2017

MONTREAL, QC - Publisher of Transport Routier magazine, Newcom Media Quebec, and PIT Group, an organization specializing in truck-related technological trials and fleet advisory service, have announced the program line-up for Sommet canadien sur l'entretien de flotte (SCEF) which will be held in Montreal, on Apr. 19, the day before ExpoCam's opening.

Daum replaces Bernhard as Daimler Trucks chief

STUTTGART, GERMANY - Martin Daum will lead Daimler Trucks and Daimler buses as a member of the board of management effective March 1, the company has announced. The appointment is for five years. Daum has been president and Chief Executive Officer of Daimler Trucks North America since 2009, overseeing Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Detroit Diesel. Prior to that he was a member of the management team at Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Europe, and vice president - production for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, as well as being responsible for the world's biggest truck plant in Worth.

Navistar, Volkswagen Truck and Bus close alliance deal

LISLE, IL - Navistar International has finalized its strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus, which gives the German manufacturer a 16.6% stake in the business. "This alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus marks a significant milestone in our company's history, and we expect it will create multiple benefits for both companies in both the near and long term," says Troy Clarke, Navistar's chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer. Now that the deal has closed, the company will be working quickly to collaborate with its new partner, he said. The companies' alliance will involve sharing technology, and is expected to bring a Volkswagen powertrain to North America as early as 2019. Navistar expects business synergies to save US $500 million over the first five years.

Bison, J.G. Drapeau host international women

TORONTO, ON - A group of international women who came to Canada to participate in Trucking HR Canada's Women with Drive summit had a first-hand look at Canadian trucking on Tuesday, during tours of Bison Transportation and J.G. Drapeau Transport terminals.

WABCO boat tail draws on Canadian expertise

NASHVILLE, TN - The first new product has emerged in the wake of WABCO's purchase of Laydon Composites, and it comes in the form of a self-deploying trailer boat tail.

Activist applauds Stoughton for tougher guards

NASHVILLE, TN - Press conferences about vehicle components are seldom emotional affairs, but Stoughton Trailers' presentation stressing the importance of strong underride guards was different.