Equipment Progress made towards allowing weight parity for single tires February 11, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Changes to the Heavy Truck Weight and Dimension Limits for Interprovincial Operations in Canada pave the way for truckers to use wide-base single tires at the same…
Business Management Daimler to reorganize, create separate truck entity July 26, 2018 STUTTGART, Germany – Daimler AG has announced a reorganization that will create three legally independent entities, including one dedicated to trucks. The new structure will be comprised of: Mercedes-Benz AG;…
Technology Blockchain is the latest game changer in trucking March 28, 2018 KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s a new buzzword in the trucking sphere. Say goodbye to uptime, ELDs, and driver shortage. Blockchain is the latest technology that all the early adopters want…
Equipment Leaving nothing behind August 29, 2017 Cummins unveils electric tractor while maintaining focus on delivering diverse product solutions
Mobile and IT SambaSafety buys Vigillo February 23, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – SambaSafety has acquired Vigillo, a provider of real-time data for analyzing commercial driver and motor carrier safety performance. Vigillo is best known for its CSA monitoring platform,…
Business Management TFI’s Bedard sees improving conditions, more M&A ahead February 17, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Improving conditions across all business segments are expected this year by TFI International chairman and CEO Alain Bedard, but weakness in the US truckload segment could continue…
Transportation TFI International acquires World Courier Ground January 13, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — TFI International is expanding its US footprint. Just today it announced that it has acquired World Courier Ground US, the ground transportation division of World Courier,…
Business Management Daimler conference addresses how to meet customer needs November 17, 2016 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) held its biennial aftermarket conference ‘Evolution’ recently, with a focus on the company evolving to meet customer needs. The event is the…
Equipment SAF-Holland introduces lower-cost air disc brake for trailers June 10, 2016 Plans to bring affordability to the masses to jumpstart disc brake adoption in North America
Transportation Continental Tire partners with Quality Tire Service to open retread facility in Western Canada September 2, 2015 SASKATOON, Sask. — Continental Tire and Quality Tire Service chose to celebrate their partnership with the opening of the first commercial tire retread facility in Western Canada today. The new…
Equipment Talking PC-11 engine oils with Chevron oil veteran August 19, 2015 Shawn Whitacre is the new chair of ASTM’s Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Classification Panel. Here’s what he says you need to know about the upcoming PC-11 oil category.
Business Management Yokohama launches new Web site, plans aggressive North American growth March 30, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yokohama unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show a new Web site featuring tools fleets and owner/operators can use to more effectively select and maintain tires. The Web…
Transportation Trail King launches new parts database system March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In an attempt to both expand its aftermarket offering and improve service to its customers, Trail King has launched a new online parts database system, the company…
Health & Safety The Pink Warrior January 25, 2015 Heavy-duty tow truck painted pink to raise cancer awareness
Equipment Trailers Canada becomes Breadner Trailers January 18, 2015 BRESLAU, Ont. — The trailer dealer previously known as Trailers Canada is reverting back to its roots, to build a stronger future. Trailers Canada announced a corporate rebranding. It will…
