Zonar shakes up executive team

SEATTLE,  Wash. – Zonar announced today that Ian McKerlich is its new president and CEO.  McKerlich, who had been serving as president at…

Trailcon promotes Foss to executive sales position

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named John Foss its new executive manager of national accounts. John Foss “John has shown great advancement, and this promotion reflects our appreciation…

Fourth fleet joins Wabash Cold Chain Series launch program

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp. said a fourth fleet has agreed to join its launch program for its Cold Chain Series refrigerated van trailers. Leonard’s Express will help bring…

Fuel efficiency could improve by 8% through aerodynamic improvements: ACT Research

  COLUMBUS, Ind.– According to ACT Research’s N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook potential aerodynamic improvements could increase fuel efficiencies by up to 8%. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook presents historical…

Bison achieves top honor as one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures

WINNIPEG, Man. – For the second time, Waterstone Human Capitol has named Bison Transport as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, making it the only trucking company and…

Class 8 orders increase in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR  said the preliminary Class 8 net orders for November hit 19,300 units, which is up 41% from October. The respectable November order activity met expectations as…

Nikola Motor pulls wraps off zero-emissions truck

Trevor Milton, through Nikola, wants to change the face of trucking and put drivers back in the driving seat where they can control their fate, not just the truck

OBIT: Robert Clock, Doug Coleman Transportation

TORONTO, ON - Robert Clock, once the owner of Echo Transportation Services, passed away on November 30, the Toronto Trucking Association reports.

Wabash Canada wins Ambassador Award

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National Corporation has awarded eight van dealers with 2016 Ambassador Awards for achieving top-ranked dealer status in 2015 and Wabash Canada was one of them. Wabash…

Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One

SALK LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company unveiled its new electric semi-truck, the Nikola One, Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. With a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density…

FMCSA creates national drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse for CDL holders

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck…

US fleet sees safety improvements using in-cab video

CARNESVILLE, Ga. – Davis Transfer president and CEO Todd David was going to have lunch to discuss implementing a video safety program into his fleet when he got the call…

Bridgestone to design SuperTruck tires with 30% less rolling resistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone has announced its involvement in the SuperTruck II program, funded by the US Department of Energy. The company will produce steer, drive and trailer tires as…

Canadian freight costs decreased marginally in September: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian shippers paid 0.4% less for ground transportation costs in September, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate, excluding accessorial charges, was…

IN PRINT — Work Horses: Advances for severe service

Drivers of severe-service vocational trucks will likely look back on 2016 as a year that made their jobs much easier. It wasn't a banner year for growth in many industry segments, but truck makers still managed to produce some attention-grabbing upgrades to existing product lines. This year saw the introduction of a new -lightweight 11-liter engine for the -vocational side that offers a very nice power-to-weight ratio with ratings ideal for the market. And we even got a couple of brand new models to cheer about: the MBT 40 off-road severe-service chassis from Western Star and Navistar's HX line.