Transportation Class 8 orders slow in September October 5, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to ACT Research, Class 8 orders continue to fall according to preliminary data. For the month of September, 13,900 Class 8 vehicle net orders were…
Transportation Ryder donates $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College October 5, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College to support the future generation of technicians in Canada. The grant will be…
Transportation Transport Canada to mandate electronic stability control October 5, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Transport Canada revealed today that it is in the process of mandating electronic stability control on newly built truck tractors. Transport Canada’s announcement was in Gazette I and…
Health & Safety Healthy Trucker reveals winners of 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge October 5, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge is officially over and as the cool temperature starts to set in, participants can take a break from walking competitively. The challenge…
Transportation Volvo introduces new collision mitigation system October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Volvo has announced availability of a new driver assist collision mitigation system developed with Bendix. Volvo Active Driver Assist combines radar and cameras to provide emergency…
Business Management PIT Group to conduct testing with US Xpress October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – PIT Group has continued to grow its presence in the US market, announcing this week that it will be conducting its first in-service fuel testing for…
Business Management Mack, Volvo bringing remote diagnostics to older trucks October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack and Volvo announced at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, deals with telematics provider Geotab that will bring remote diagnostics to older vehicles.
Transportation The important role mental health plays in trucking October 4, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Mental health is a topic some people are not comfortable discussing. However studies show that 1 in 5 Canadians are suffering from mental illness each and every…
Transportation That’s a wrap October 4, 2016 Why you should consider wrapping your trailer with graphics
Uniroyal rolls out new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 4, 2016 GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin announced today the addition of the Uniroyal LD10 for commercial trucks, a SmartWay-verified long-haul drive tire. It is available two sizes, 275/80R22.5 with load range G and 11R22.5…
Transportation Petro-Canada unveils new engine oils to meet API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications October 4, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Petro-Canada Lubricants revealed its API CK-4 and FA-4 product line called DURON next generation today. The new engine oils will be available to the market on December 1,…
Transportation Why is OPEC cutting crude supply? October 4, 2016 As I understand it, “trial balloon” is a term used for a thought or action before being respectively verbalized to a nervous audience, or enacted upon the now even more…
Transportation Post-traumatic stress behind the wheel October 4, 2016 Many people have heard the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but how many of us have a plan in place to deal with the effects? PTSD is a mental and…
Health & Safety Wheels of misfortune October 4, 2016 Another dead cyclist, and more hand-wringing about road safety
Business Management Truck market worse than anticipated, but demand should return in 2018 October 3, 2016 DTNA CEO Martin Daum provides market outlook during annual roundtable
