Chasing 10 mpg

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Freightliner has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia, which it claims will be 5% more fuel-efficient than today’s version, even with all the latest aerodynamic fairings.

Going once, going twice: Manheim refocuses on heavy truck auctions

MILTON, Ont. -- Automotive auction house Manheim Toronto is refocusing on the heavy truck market, and opening its wholesale auctions to owner/operators.

It’s truck show season

So May is finally here and we find ourselves once again smack dab in the middle of show season.

Anticipating a faster bus

TAMPA, Fla. – The SAE J1939 data bus is about to get a whole lot faster. And that, according to Ken DeGrant, field applications engineering manager with Dearborn Group Technology, is a development that should be welcomed by technicians.

Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed Richard Drapeau as Canadian sales manager. For the past 5 years, Drapeau has been the eastern regional sales manager for Ancra Canada, with overall sales responsibility for the region. He...

Ottawa unveils new plan to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.

NAFTA trade totals reach record levels in 2011 at $904 billion

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Surface transportation trade between Canada, the US and Mexico increased by 14.3% in 2011 compared to 2010, valued at $904 billion in 2011, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Load securement: Take a load off your mind

TORONTO, Ont. -- Load securement rules for flatdeck haulers are a constant concern; the rules are often in a state of flux and enforcement’s interpretation of the rules is not always consistent.

Michelin’s wide-base tire line wins award from Frost and Sullivan

GREENVILLE, SC. -- Michelin North America has won a Product Line Strategy award from Frost and Sullivan for its X One line of tires.

Trucking conditions worsen in January: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions worsened slightly in January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. In spite of the lower index to start the year (with a reading of 6.1), FTR is forecasting a slow climb to strongly positive...

Sloan Transportation names Canadian sales director, marketing analyst

HOLLAND, Mich. -- Sloan Transportation Products has named Heather Letts its new Canadian sales director while also hiring Lindsey Holstege as marketing analyst for its US and Canadian sales teams.

Freight Wing launches next generation AeroFlex side skirts

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Freight Wing has launched its AeroFlex 2012 side skirts.

Brampton high school to launch unique trucking program

BRAMPTON, Ont. - For decades now, the education system in North America has been trending towards a change in its approach to learning. Studies have recognized various "learning styles" in students - think visual learners, hands-on learners,...

Reyco Granning announces new company president

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- Suspension systems manufacturer Reyco Granning has named David J. Compton as company president.

Work Truck Show to feature ‘green’ truck test drive

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The 2012 Work Truck Show will be giving attendees direct access to 21 environmentally friendly vehicles during its Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. Equipment demonstrations of electric PTOs and similar technologies will...