B.C. truck inspectors throw drivers under the bus

Misguided public perception of trucking is a concern that’s always with us, but when you’re struggling to pay for fuel or driving around in circles looking for a place to park, it’s not always top of mind. Then wham! You learn...

Technology, skilled shunters key to managing a busy yard

Shunting is a precision science. A good shunt operation gets the maximum out of available equipment and space. And a fast-paced shipping environment has an intimate relationship with its shunt trucks. Empty doors can cost time and money.

NRF and NCCR join legal fight against new US trucking regulations

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Retail Federation and its National Council of Chain Restaurants division have joined a coalition of manufacturers, shippers and transportation providers to file an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals...

Refreshing the fleet

Motor carriers that extended trade cycles during the recession are awakening to a harsh reality as they begin to look at rejuvenating their aging fleets. The latest emissions-related technologies brought on by US Environmental Protection Agency...

ATA criticizes HoS changes in US court briefing

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, arguing that proposed hours-of-service changes will prove costly.

Navistar delivers MXT armoured personnel carriers to RCMP

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Navistar Defence Canada announced it has delivered US$14 million in International MXT Armoured Personnel Carriers to the RCMP.

DHL Express adds 100 propane-fuelled vehicles to US fleet

PLANTATION, Fla. -- DHL Express has added 100 pickup and delivery vans to its fleet fuelled by propane autogas. The new Ford E-250 cargo vans, each equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system, will be on the...

Paccar Parts announces discount for Kenworth, Peterbilt customers

RENTON, Wash. -- Paccar Parts is offering Kenworth and Peterbilt loyalty cardholders a new rewards program.

Winners of Win a Cat Truck contest take delivery of new CT660

PEAKS ISLAND, Me. -- LPA Inc., winners of a new Cat CT660 vocational truck in a popular contest last year, has taken delivery of its new rig.

New agreement aims to deliver improved coordination, efficiencies at West Coast port

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A recently formed Container Drayage Leadership Team, consisting of stakeholders including the B.C. Trucking Association, has reached an agreement in principle that it says will see increased coordination and improved...

2009 O/O of the Year honours long-time trucker killed on duty

CALGARY, Alta. -- While most Calgarians’ focus was on the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede, a group of truckers was forming a convoy to honour a colleague whose truck was slammed into at a dangerous highway intersection northeast...

Allison automatics to be standard in Freightliner’s natural gas trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has announced its products will be the exclusive offering in Frieghtliner’s natural gas vehicles, including the new Cascadia 113 natural gas day cab tractor, which will go into production next...

Fontaine to open dedicated auto-hauler modification business

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- Fontaine Modification is launching a new business segment dedicated to modifying tractors for auto-hauling purposes.

Durham Hino hosts BBQ to celebrate facility renovations

PICKERING, Ont. -- Durham Hino Truck and Equipment hosted its first annual Customer Care Clinic and Appreciation Day BBQ on June 20 to commemorate its newly renovated facility.

Truck News expands video offerings with TMTV On the Road

TORONTO, Ont. -- TruckNews.com has expanded its weekly WebTV show, Transportation Matters, to include mobile, same-day video posts via its YouTube channel. The supplemental video offerings, dubbed "TMTV On the Road," will feature current...