Volvo concept boosts fuel economy 30%

With almost one-third lower fuel consumption, Volvo Trucks' new concept vehicle shows how it is possible to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo developed a new concept vehicle, the result of a five-year-long research project aimed at creating more energy-efficient vehicles. The new concept truck is said to cut fuel consumption by more than 30%. "Our concept truck showcases the immense power of on-going technical advances," says Claes Nilsson, Volvo Trucks president and CEO. One of the key factors behind the low fuel consumption is its massive 40% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency that has benefited both the tractor and trailer.

Trucking execs to host charity BBQ in support of Make-A-Wish

LONDON, Ont. —  Doug Coleman, CEO of Doug Coleman Trucking and Roman Lewinsky, president of Navistar Canada, are hosting a charity BBQ at Carrier Centers’ London branch on Wednesday, June…

TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes increase in May

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads jumped in May to the highest load levels year-to-date. Compared to April, volumes increased 22%. As well, May’s…

David Bradley makes statement about Gordie Howe’s passing

 TORONTO, Ont. – With the passing of Gordie Howe, David Bradley CEO of the Ontario Trucking Association and Canadian Trucking Alliance, offered the following statement:…

Paccar Parts names Eaton Supplier of the Year

GALESBURG, Mich. — Paccar Parts named Eaton its Supplier of the Year for the second year in a row for the company’s aftermarket operations in Mexico and…

SAF-Holland introduces lower-cost air disc brake for trailers

Plans to bring affordability to the masses to jumpstart disc brake adoption in North America

Ontario to invest in green trucks, natural gas network

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has unveiled a five-year Climate Change Action Plan that includes funds to adopt greener commercial vehicles and build a province-wide natural gas fueling network. A new Green Commercial Vehicle Program to launch in 2017 will include up to $170 million in incentives for adopting electric and natural gas commercial vehicles, aerodynamic devices, anti-idling devices, and electric trailer refrigeration. The funding available for specific technologies is not referenced. Another $75-$100 million will be used to build a province-wide natural gas fueling network, which will be developed with input from the Ontario Trucking Association, Union Gas, Enbridge Gas, and others. Natural gas has a lower carbon content than diesel.

Truck driver gets canned after refusing to violate safety regulations

OSHA investigates the situation and orders company to pay driver $276k

Navistar teams up with GM to manufacture cutaway G Van

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today that it has partnered with  General Motors (GM) to manufacture the cutaway model of GM’s G Van at Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio plant starting in…

Want your truck featured in Canada’s Big Rig Calendar?

WINNIPEG, Man. — The 2017 Wowtrucks calendar is searching for good-looking trucks to feature in its 10th Anniversary Big Rig Calendar. If you’ve never been a part of the calendar,…

Kriska helps deliver clean-up kits to Fort Mac evacuees

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Kriska Transportation Group is the latest trucking company to help the families and businesses in Fort McMurray rebuild their lives after the tragic wildfires. Kriska said its…

Great Dane Huntsville facility wins TTMA safety contest for second year in a row

HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. — Great Dane’s Huntsville, Tenn. plant was named the winner of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s (TTMA) 2015 Plant Safety Contest for the second year in a row.

Manitoulin raises more than $36,000 to help Fort Mac evacuees

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Group of Companies revealed today that its staff across Canada has helped donate $24,370 to the Red Cross to help those…

OTA applauds Ontario’s new Climate Change Action Plan

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is pleased with the strategies outlined in the new Climate Change Action Plan that was revealed by the Ontario government today.

JBT Transport’s Stuff-A-Truck campaign to help Fort Mac evacuees goes public

AYR, Ont. – JBT Transport is launching the public phase of its Stuff-A-JBT-Truck campaign in support of the Fort McMurray evacuees. On Saturday, June 25, JBT will…