Vanishing Act

MONTREAL, Que - What does a thief do with a trailerload of metal, tires, toys, shrimps, Skidoos or smokes? In Montreal, where cargo thefts peaked at 358 in 2002, criminal are well organized and the industry plays right into their hands with reacti...

OHS Crackdown in Alta.

EDMONTON, Alta. - The province of Alberta has launched a new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, and carriers that aren't aware of the changes could find themselves shelling out big bucks in fines.

Exhausted?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Equipment manufacturers must have shuddered when they heard Steve Duley's admission during a recent engine summit held by the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.

Smaller Than a Breadbox, but Offering Big Returns

DON MILLS, Ont. - Trailer spec'ing decisions are often limited to considerations of massive components such as suspension systems, frame rails and barn doors. But sometimes the little things can have a greater impact on productivity and profitabil...

KW Makes Improvements to T2000, T300

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kenworth has enhanced its T2000 to make it more aerodynamic while providing greater durability and driver comfort, company officials announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

New Medium-Duty Pete Debuts At MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Peterbilt introduced a new medium duty vehicle - the Model 335 - at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March.

Freightliner Rolls Out New Features

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freightliner introduced several new features for heavy and medium-duty trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Executive View: Trucking’s Lady Chair Shares Vision for Future – Part Two

WOODSTOCK, N.B. - When LeeAnn McConnell, general manager of McConnell Transport, took the helm of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association recently, she became the first female chairperson in the association's 53-year history. Truck News caught...

Western Star Offers Slimmer 4900 for Weight-Sensitive Operators

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star will be heading into this summer with a slimmer look. At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the truck maker unveiled a "weight-optimized" 4900 SA tractor it claims is ideally suited for weight-sensitive operations such a...

Back Behind the Wheel: How to Prevent Back Pain

The cost of back pain is a significant expense for both professional drivers and the companies they work for.

Ford introduces new medium-duty cab forward model

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ford Motor Company introduced the 2006 Ford LCF (Low Cab Forward) at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Dana Unveils New Axles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dana Corp. is coming to market with new tandem-drive and steer axles.

Bendix Concludes ABS Winter Testing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' latest generation of ABS technology - Bendix ABS-6 - has undergone extensive winter testing and is ready to be launched by the end of this year.

Can Toll Roads Really Work?

Recently, Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty again raised the prospect of more toll roads in the province. It would be unfortunate if this decision was made without consulting the road user community.

Tough Love for Fleet Managers, and the Best Place to Get It

As we approach the annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (June 17-18, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.), I've been spending some time reflecting on speakers from past PMTC conferences and the messages they delivered. Of the many...