Peterbilt Searches for ‘Ultimate Fan’ to Celebrate 1 Millionth Truck
Peterbilt’s SuperFan campaign is celebrating the production of its 1 millionth truck, scheduled to take place in mid-January 2018, with a search for the ultimate fan of the truck brand.
CTA president says industry needs zero-tolerance approach to marijuana
REGINA, Sask. – Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) president Stephen Laskowski’s position on marijuana in the workplace is clear – zero tolerance, no exceptions. Speaking during the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) 80th anniversary AGM Oct. 21, Laskowski voiced concern over the…
Petro-Canada gives update on new oil categories
TORONTO, Ont. – Nearly a year after Petro-Canada Lubricants rolled out its new CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil categories, the company says it has successfully converted its customers to the new products. In an update yesterday at its Toronto…
Peterbilt to celebrate one-millionth truck with giveaway contest
One of the five finalists will be recognized as the top SuperFan and will be given the keys to the one-millionth Peterbilt – a Model 567 Heritage, fully customized to celebrate the milestone.
Nick Harder’s 2014 Volvo
Harder hauls a variety of freight in Canada and the U.S., but mostly he hauls turnpike doubles in Alberta with some loads up to 140,000 pounds.
TA-Petro raises more than $240k for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The annual “Band Together for SCF” campaign, along with various raffles and other events, raised a total of $241,310.58 that was donated to SCF. Since 2010, TA-Petro has raised more than $2.2 million for the fund.
ATA truck tonnage index drops 0.9% in September
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index dropped slightly (0.9%) in September, following a 4.7% gain during August. In September, the index equaled 144.4 (2000=100), down from 145.7 in August. Compared with…
FMCSA to ask White House to clear split sleeper berth pilot program
The agency Friday said it plans to file its research plan with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, who must approve the study before the agency proceeds. The move is the latest step toward potential revision of hours of service regs to add long-wanted flexibility for truck operators.
Mullen reports record trucking revenue
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group grew third quarter net income by 48% to $26 million on record trucking/logistics segment revenue of $190.7 million. Mullen Group revenue was up 9.8% to $283.9 million. The increase in trucking/logistics revenue was largely due…
Penske opens new facility in Dartmouth
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The new 12,000 sq-ft facility is located in the Burnside Industrial Park near five 100-series highways, the Halifax airport, and port.Previously located at 59…