OTA weighs in on provincial budget plans
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association submitted recommendations for items to be included in the 2017 Ontario Provincial Budget recently. The OTA’s submission included proposals on how to provide relief from escalating electricity prices, improve workers’ compensation; and accelerate…
Accuride Offers New Wheels, Warranties
Accuride introduced new steel and aluminum wheels and extended warranties on anti-corrosion coatings at this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Two 22.5 x 8.25 steel wheels new to the Accu-Lite line will be available in two- and five-handhole versions starting in April.
Commission to tighten labour rules for truck drivers in May
Truck drivers and trade unions have formed an alliance to demand the European Commission close loopholes that let underpaid workers from poorer EU countries deliver goods anywhere in the bloc. Ahead of a legal reform planned for May, Violeta Bulc, the EU transport chief, said yesterday that so-called letterbox companies that drive down truckers’ salaries are “one of the main causes of tensions between low-wage and high-wage countries”.
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December Truck Tonnage Reflects Pattern of Volatility
The American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.2% in December, losing ground after a strong showing in November. The Truck Tonnage Index equaled 133.8 in December, down from 142.7 in the month before.
DOT Proposes Adding 4 Opioids to Its Drug Testing Panel
The Department of Transportation is proposing to amend its drug-testing program regulation to add four opioids to its testing panel. In addition, it is proposing to add methylenedioxyamphetamine as an initial test analyte and remove methylenedioxyethyl…
Meritor taking steps to become more customer-focused
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor’s aftermarket business is taking steps to become more customer-focused and easier to do business with. Brett Penzkofer, vice-president, North America aftermarket, told trade press during a Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week briefing, that the company is…
Meritor expands FastSet King Pin Kit product line
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor has expanded its FastSet King Pin Kit product line to offer 45 no-ream kits, providing fleets with a faster way to replace king pins. The expanded line was announced at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. “Meritor…
U.S. Xpress becomes a member of PIT Group
MONTREAL, Que. –PIT Group today announced that U.S. Xpress has joined its ranks. U.S. Xpress has officially signed up for the PIT Group’s membership program following the success of in-service fuel consumption tests carried out at its Tunnel Hill facilities…