CTA mostly satisfied with Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regs
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is satisfied that Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks adequately reflect the unique operating conditions in this country. While the Phase 2 regulations closely mirror those in the US, the…
Peterbilt improves its Model 220
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced updates to its model 220, as well as an enhanced frame layout for better clearance for PTO installation through the left-hand rail. Peterbilt said the enhanced design features and options result in weight savings, better…
TransComply endorses carrier training program for FDA compliance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – TransComply has endorsed an online awareness training program regarding the safe transportation of perishable food offered by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness (CAFSP). The training –expected to be available by March…
Paccar Teams up With Nvidia on Autonomous Driving Concept
The collaboration represents the latest such effort for a technology company to enter the self-driving truck market that also includes entries from Google, Uber, and several startups. Nvidia is known for making graphics processing units for the PC gami…
Fairbanks Scales rolls out new portable scale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fairbanks Scales released its new Portable Axle Load Scale (PALS) recently. The new scale eliminates the need for pier or slab foundation, the company claims. It is constructed in a sub-frame, requiring only a flat, unyielding surface…
Bergstrom introduces new NITE Phoenix system
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Bergstrom Inc. has introduced an addition to its NITE no-idle lineup – the NITE Phoenix Space Saving Innovation (SSI) system. The NITE Phoenix SSI is a battery-operated A/C split system that Bergstrom says has the highest cooling…
Senior exec to leave Yokohama
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Rick Phillips is leaving Yokohama Tire Corporation after two decades with the company. Phillips, who served as vice-president of sales, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, the company announced. “We sincerely wish Rick well with his…
CTA needs help to make changes to CBSA’s AMPS penalty system
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) together with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) are working to put Advanced Commercial Information requirements (ACI) in place. The second phase of ACI compliance was introduced in 2015, and included the…
USA Truck’s President-Trucking Resigns
The president of USA Truck’s trucking operations has resigned, effective March 13, in the latest in a string of leadership changes at the Van Buren, Arkansas-based company. In an SEC filing March 13, USA Truck announced that N. Martin Tewari resigned as President – Trucking of the company.
Spot Truckload Freight Rates Ease Slightly Following Jump
After a 17% jump the previous week, spot truckload freight volume increased a modest 1.3% during the week ending March 11 while rates gave back at least part of their gains from the week before, according to DAT Solutions’ network of load boards. The national average van rate fell 3 cents to $1.63 per mile while the refrigerated rate slipped 1 cent to $1.87 per mile.