Equipment Freightliner takes wraps off new Cascadia September 1, 2016 New Cascadia achieved 8% better fuel mileage than the Cascadia Evolution on cross-country run
Equipment Fuel efficiency, performance and safety focus of Detroit Assurance 4.0 September 1, 2016 System offered in new Freightliner Cascadia
Transportation Transcourt Tank Leasing names new v.p. of finance September 1, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing announced today that it has named Carol Praught the company’s new vice-president of finance. Carol Praught…
Sustainability Volvo to examine lightweighting as part of SuperTruck II project August 31, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group North America says it will be participating in the US Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II program. It will match US$20 million in federal funding to…
Transportation Wabash Canada names new president August 31, 2016 KITCHENER, Ont. — Wabash Canada has appointed Shawn Lacey its new president. Lacey joins Wabash from Cara Foods-branded restaurants, where he oversaw more than 250 employees. He also brings to…
Transportation Peterbilt to participate in SuperTruck II program August 31, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced today that it will be working with Cummins to develop technologies under the US Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. “Peterbilt is proud to…
Transportation Develop young leaders today for tomorrow August 31, 2016 Misconceptions are a dangerous thing. They’re similar to assumptions and we’ve all heard the phrase that’s used when you assume things. We lead to break down those misconceptions. We lead…
Transportation Purchasing and maintaining tanker trailers August 31, 2016 There are so many different types and models of tankers used to haul a variety of products across Canada – crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, dry bulk, farm equipment, hot…
Transportation Why drivers need to keep an open mind August 31, 2016 For some, social media is like chocolate cake, you just can’t get enough. Algorithms tailor our social media newsfeeds to surround us with the sweet taste of our own ideas…
Transportation Keep your cargo safe this Labor Day weekend says CargoNet August 30, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J.— CargoNet warns fleets and drivers across North America to protect their cargo this upcoming Labor Day weekend. According to cargo theft data examined by CargoNet, Labor Day…
Transportation Peterbilt introduces Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine for select models August 30, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt Motors Company announced today that the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine will be available on Models 567, 520 and 320. The…
Transportation PMTC reveals details of east coast educational seminar August 30, 2016 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is hosting its next regional seminar with the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic. The half-day seminar that is…
Transportation CIMC announces new marketing and distribution initiative August 30, 2016 SOUTH GATE, Calif. — CIMC introduced a new marketing and distribution initiative that will extend its lineup of container chassis to to trailer dealer across North America. “We will be…
Transportation Trucking For a Cure invites women in trucking to photo op August 30, 2016 WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Trucking For a Cure organizers are inviting women from all sectors of trucking to join them for a special photo opportunity with the Pinky Truck. The photo…
Business Management Ritchie Bros. to acquire IronPlanet, enter alliance with Caterpillar August 29, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Ritchie Bros. announced today (Aug. 29) that it will acquire IronPlanet, an online marketplace for used and heavy equipment, for approximately US$758.5 million, subject to customary closing…
