FMCSA announces final changes to CSA program

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced several changes to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program, which are designed more quickly identify and address high-risk truck...

Beyond the GTA

HAMILTON & CORNWALL, Ont. – Hamilton, situated on the banks of Lake Ontario, practically within the shadows of Toronto’s towering skyscrapers, is home to a vibrant marine port, rail hub and cargo airport – all less than an...

BREAKING: Navistar CEO steps down; interim replacement named

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has appointed Lewis B. Campbell, former chairman, president, and CEO of Textron, as executive chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO for the company. Daniel C. Ustian has informed the board that he is...

TMW Systems bought by Trimble for $335 million

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held TMW Systems for $335 million. TMW's enterprise software currently integrates with Trimble's T&L solutions on many fleets and when combined will...

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available with Westport’s 15L LNG engine

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has announced its UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available in trucks spec’d with the Westport HD 15-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine.

COMPETITION WATCH: Britton Transport acquires North Dakota trucking firm

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Britton Transport, a US subsidiary of Bison Transport, has acquired Scott’s Express and Scott’s Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, N.D. Scott’s is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage...

Kenworth to offer glider kits for T660, T800 and W900L

DALLAS, Texas -- Kenworth has announced it is now offering glider kits for its T660, T800 and W900L models.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group buys MSM Transportation

BOLTON, Ont. -- MSM Transportation has been purchased by Wheels Group in an $18.6-million deal expected to wrap up by the end of September.

Future is bright for natural gas, but early adopters face “bumps in the road”

DALLAS, Texas -- C.R. England is struggling to achieve a payback on a fleet of five day cab tractors running liquefied natural gas on a dedicated run between Southern California and Las Vegas, according to Dan England, chairman of the...

KRTS wins Reader’s Choice award for best driving institution

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) has won a Reader’s Choice Award in the Best Driving Institution category for the third year in a row. The awards are hosted by the Grand River Sachem and Glanbrook...

Daimler launches Elite Support Web site

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched a new Web site for customers focusing on its Elite Support dealer network. Elite Support is a collaborative program between DTNA and its truck dealers, which works to improve...

C.R. England chair voices concerns about regulatory changes

DALLAS, Texas -- A serious disconnect between the realities of trucking and the decision makers in Washington and state capitols around the US is threatening to seriously hamper the industry’s productivity.

Insurance telematics could ‘flip the underwriting model on its head’

Insurance brokers and providers may soon be asking fleets for access to their telematics data, in an effort to provide more accurate insurance pricing and to help fleets better utilize that data.

Roadcheck 2012’s driver, vehicle out-of-service rates near record low

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The 25th annual Roadcheck safety blitz, conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in June, saw a record number of truck and bus inspections and the second-lowest vehicle and driver out-of-service rates for...

Fontaine Trailer adds Remorques St. Henri to Canadian dealer network

HALEYVILLE, Ala. -- Fontaine Trailer has added Remorques St. Henri to its Canadian dealer network. Remorques St. Henri will be handling the complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers for all of Quebec.