So, you want to start a trucking company?

You’ve been an owner/operator for a number of years. You’ve made a good living and your equipment is either all, or mostly, paid off. Perhaps you even own your own trailer. You have made the decision to make the leap from being an...

Trailer Blazers

TAMPA, Fla. – If you’ll forgive the obvious pun, the latest frontier in fuel economy involves some out-of-the-box thinking. Specifically, manufacturers and fleets alike are exploring innovative ways to include trailers in...

Stability mandate on the way, officials claim

TAMPA, Fla. – Panelists discussing truck and trailer stability systems at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council meetings agreed it’s just a matter of time before the systems are mandated in North America, but the...

Volvo announces new approach to aftermarket support

TAMPA, Fla. – Volvo Trucks has announced a new approach to aftermarket support for its products, including two years of free access to its MVASIST platform.

Seeking stability

HOUGHTON, Mich. – This pretty, historic town located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is as good a place as any to demonstrate safety systems co-developed by Volvo Trucks and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.

Budget focuses on sound public finances, long-term economic growth: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- With fears that yesterday’s announced federal budget might feature slashed government spending, the Canadian Trucking Alliance has expressed satisfaction with the budget’s plans for new spending and a focus “on...

Telogis acquires connected navigation provider Maptuit

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Telogis, Inc., is acquiring the assets of Maptuit, a provider of connected navigation for commercial fleets.

#MATS: Daimler Trucks unveils new Elite Support Dealer Service Network program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched Elite Support, a collaborative program between DTNA and its truck dealers, focused on improving the customer experience at Freightliner and Western Star branded...

#MATS: Detroit creates new options for its StepUP service program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Detroit will offer new StepUP overhaul options for EPA ’07 Series 60® and MBE 4000 engines starting in Spring 2012.

#MATS: Meritor launches new 6×2 tandem axles, improved support programs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Meritor has introduced a new FUELite 6x2 tandem axle, which the company says will reduce weight and save fuel to the tune of 2%.

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison expands B.C. presence with terminal purchase

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport has acquired a “turn-key” trucking terminal in Langley, B.C., the company announced. The centrally-located 20,310-sq. ft. facility is located on 6.15 acres in the northwest Langley industrial area...

#MATS: Chevron offers new natural gas engine oil

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Chevron has announced the availability of a new engine oil for mobile natural gas engine applications.

#MATS: Mack takes integrated approach with new uptime protection plan

LOUISVILLE, KY – Mack is bringing integration to the aftermarket through its new Pedigree Uptime Protection service and support package dealing with service, parts purchasing and asset protection.

#MATS: Navistar launches new customer support program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Customers choosing International ProStar+ trucks with MaxxForce engines will soon have improved support in the field.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac nets contract to haul NGLs for Provident Energy

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has entered into a new contract to haul a “significant” new volume of NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) on behalf of Provident Energy in northeastern B.C., the company announced.