California Awards Fleets $9M for Zero-Emission Trucks
The State of California is awarding $9 million to the San Bernardino Associated Governments for 27 zero-emission trucks to replace diesel-powered heavy-duty tractors used in rail yards and large-scale freight distribution centers. The funds come from t…
ConMet Releases Wheel End Replacement App
Wheel end supplier ConMet has launched a mobile app to help customers find a replacement hub assembly for a heavy-duty truck or trailer. The Aftermarket Wheel End Replacement App is available on both iOS and Android platforms for smart devices and is a…
Diesel Prices Flatten After Weeks of Increases
The price of a gallon of diesel fuel fell slightly last week, ending weeks of consistent increases in the U.S., according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The average price of on-highway diesel fuel fell 0.5 cents last week, dropping t…
Three Bison drivers take home top honors for driver of the year
WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transportation was holding its head high after three of the company’s drivers were recognized as Volvo Canada’s Driver of the Year in their respective provinces. In Manitoba, Roger Maltman took home the honor. A long-haul driver…
How to stop cargo crime from happening to you
KING CITY, Ont. — It’s no secret that cargo crime is a major issue in North America. In Canada alone, cargo theft costs the economy $5 billion per year. So to help fleet managers understand how to protect their businesses from…
Team Manitoba named during MTA banquet
WINNIPEG, Man. – Five drivers finished first in their respective divisions at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2016 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships June 18 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Each of the drivers and their companies will represent the province at…
Daimler Unveils Passenger, Cyclist Avoidance in Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Daimler Trucks says it’s making pedestrian detection in trucks available for the first time, with new Sideboard Assist and Active Brake Assist 4 in Mercedes-Benz Trucks. As part of a preview ahead of this fall’s IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany, company officials noted that to date, safety systems in trucks have served first and foremost to avoid serious accidents on highways.
Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign this weekend
AYR, Ont. – This Saturday, June 25, JBT Transport will launch the public phase of the Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign. JBT will be located at Zehrs Hiway Center in Kitchener, Ont. and at Foodland Ayr June 25-26 collecting new…
Bendix recognizes nine Canadian distributors
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix recently recognized its top-performing distributors, including nine from Canada. A total of 36 distributors earned a platinum ranking from Bendix. Canadian winners included: Brake & Clutch Supply, Inc. – Surrey, British Columbia CBS Parts Ltd –…
Trucker Path app now boasts more than 27,000 truck parking locations
MOUNTIAN VIEW, Calif. – The Trucker Path Pro app has been updated with an additional 1,000 locations, and now provides information on more than 27,000 truck parking locations and several real-time fuel pricing along the US highway system. Developed by…