Average Diesel Prices Hit $2.43
The average price of both on-highway diesel fuel and regular gasoline continued to rise last week, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The price of a gallon of diesel fuel jumped 2.4 cents last week, hitting a national average o…
International’s design philosophy is ‘drivers first’
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced DriverFirst, a company-wide initiative aimed at giving its customers an edge in attracting and retaining qualified drivers by engineering trucks with a focus on the driver’s perspective. During a conference call June 13,…
Bridgestone releases two new Bandag retreads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rounding out its trio of tire patterns designed to balance performance and affordability, Bridgestone Americas announced two new Bandag retreads June 13 – the DR 5.3 and DR 4.3. “Bandag leads the market with high quality retreads…
Manitoulin Global Forwarding buys M.A.P. International Freight
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.– Manitoulin Global Forwarding announced today that it has acquired M.A.P. International Freight of Vaughan, Ont. Established in 1991, M.A.P. International specializes in the movement of refrigerated, chilled and frozen goods, agri-commodities and goods requiring heating, via ocean, air…
Dealing with a disaster
BCTA conference attendees get lesson on managing catastrophic incidents
Peterbilt launches Model 567 Heritage
DENTON, Texas —Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Heritage is paying tribute to the company’s beginnings by combining its most modern and technologically advanced work truck with distinctive styling and exclusive features inside and out, Peterbilt recently announced. “Peterbilt’s Model 567 Heritage elevates…
BC trucking industry on steady climb
BC economist paints economic picture for BCTA conference attendees
Central Ontario’s best drivers go head to head
A full field of 43 drivers competed in the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships
Will Congress block rules to prevent sleepy truckers?
WASHINGTON – Legislation before Congress would block federal efforts to regulate truckers’ rest hours at a time when the National Transportation Safety Board has listed driver fatigue as one of its top concerns. Both the House and Senate bills funding transportation for the 12 months beginning Oct. 1 include provisions to further suspend proposed federal regulations telling truck drivers when they must rest.
Atlantic Truck Show date set for 2017
MONCTON, N.B. — The largest truck show in the east returns to the Moncton Coliseum next spring. Presented by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and produced by Master Promotions Ltd., the Atlantic Truck Show is set for June 9-10, 2017. The APTA said…