Chicago to electrify trash truck fleet

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The city of Chicago will deploy the heaviest electric trucks in the US, as it deploys 20 Class 8 electric vehicle refuse trucks.

OPINION: How Walmart’s ‘supercube’ trailer fails the environment

TORONTO, Ont. -- A new tractor-trailer configuration developed by Walmart, which increases the cubic capacity of the trailer by 30%, requiring fewer truck trips to deliver the same amount of product, could in fact be much worse for the...

Navistar produces first ProStar+ with Cummins ISX15 engine

LISLE, Ill. -- The first International ProStar+ with Cummins ISX15 and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has rolled off the assembly line at Navistar’s Escobedo, Mexico plant.

Shell introducing new synthetic oil to withstand Canadian winters

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Shell Rotella will be delivering an early Christmas present to the Canadian market. In December, it will introduce its Rotella T6 0W-40 fully synthetic oil, which was designed specifically with the Canadian climate in...

Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer.

Walmart Canada to introduce more capacity with new truck and trailer offering

Walmart Canada announced it will introduce added capacity to the market with a new truck that can carry 44 % more freight.

UPS orders 40 hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicles

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- UPS has ordered 40 hydraulic hybrid walk-in vans from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Paccar revamps engine line for 2013

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.

Great Dane highlights fuel-saving potential of ThermoGuard reefer lining

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Great Dane has announced in-depth testing shows customers using its ThermoGuard refrigerated trailer lining can save nearly 1,000 gallons of diesel over a seven-year period.

Mack’s Super Econodyne powertrain package goes on tour

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks is taking its highly touted Super Econodyne powertrain package on the road.

OTA will push for review of WSIB costs; premiums to rise in 2013

TORONTO, ON-- The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced that premium rates paid by employers will rise by 2.5 per cent in 2013, including the rates for the trucking, warehousing and courier sectors, prompting the Ontario...

NATURAL GAS: A cautionary tale about oil intrusion

HOUSTON, Texas -- A recommendation to drain the low-pressure fuel filter on natural gas engines each day, if ignored, can prove to be a costly mistake.

NATURAL GAS: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G

HOUSTON, Texas -- Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.

NATURAL GAS: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group intrigued by natural gas, but wants faster payback

HOUSTON, Texas -- The environmental and economic benefits of running natural gas-powered Class 8 tractors is intriguing, but the payback isn’t yet quick enough to justify the substantial capital investment.

NATURAL GAS: Saddle Creek ponies up for CNG Freightliners

HOUSTON, Texas -- Saddle Creek Transportation has embarked on an ambitious plan to convert its fleet to natural gas, and is already reaping substantial benefits.