UPDATED: Industry slams new ‘final’ rule on US hours-of-service

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The much-anticipated revisions to US hours-of-service regulations were released today.

Funding announced for pair of Manitoba-based intelligent transportation systems

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Government of Canada has announced new funding for two intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in Manitoba.

PeopleNet founder named GM of parent company Trimble

SUNNYVALE, Cal. -- Ron Konezny, founder and CEO of PeopleNet, has been appointed general manager of parent company Trimble's worldwide transportation and logistics operations, the company announced.

Shippers, carriers to band together at pro-trucking fly-in

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 10 industry associations will be participating in a pro-trucking Washington fly-in called "Stand Up For Trucking" on Feb. 1. Organizers say the industry-wide event will bring together scores of transportation...

Universal Truck and Trailer adds second N.B. service location

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. -- Great Dane is expanding its Universal Truck and Trailer (UT&T) brand with the opening of its second full-service location in New Brunswick.

Capacity touts expanded dealer network, quick turnaround times

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Shunt truck manufacturer Capacity of Texas says it has strengthened its global dealer network and recently landed orders for more than 500 terminal trucks.

APTA doles out accolades at annual awards banquet

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized individuals making outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada's trucking industry at its annual awards banquet in Moncton, N.B. Dec. 8.

Spotlight on HoS changes preventing progress in other safety areas: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations says the focus on "unnecessary" changes to current Hours-of-Service by advocacy groups and the current leadership at the Department of Transportation has prevented progress on a number of...

ONLINE SPECIAL: A tale of two countries

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industries in Canada and the US are charting a similar course through recovery from the worst recession of the modern era, and neither is anticipating strong growth in the near future.

Work Truck Show to feature ‘green’ truck test drive

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The 2012 Work Truck Show will be giving attendees direct access to 21 environmentally friendly vehicles during its Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. Equipment demonstrations of electric PTOs and similar technologies will...

Glasvan ends Capacity relationship to sell Autocar shunt trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has ended its dealer relationship with Capacity of Texas and instead will be offering Autocar shunt tractors as its exclusive Ontario distributor.

Double Coin names new Canadian sales manager

MONROVIA, Cal. -- Double Coin Tires has named Perry Pearlman its new Canadian regional sales manager.

CarriersEdge, OLE partner to deliver online training programs

MARKHAM, Ont. -- CarriersEdge has partnered with Online Learning Enterprises (OLE) to deliver each others' online training programs.

Dana, Eaton to end Roadranger marketing alliance

MAUMEE, Ohio -- Dana and Eaton have announced plans to end their Roadranger marketing agreement.

Trucking conditions decline in October: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) declined to a reading of 3.4 in October. The environment for truckers as measured by the TCI softened primarily due to further delay in the issuance of revised Hours-of-Service...