Kenworth now offering MX-11 in vocational, regional haul trucks
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced the Paccar MX-11 engine is now available for order in vocational and regional haul trucks through its dealers. The Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO and W900S can all be spec’d with the MX-11,…
Details Released on BC Tunnel Replacement Toll Bridge
British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has released design and cost details for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project that will result in a new 10-lane bridge built over the Fraser River at Highway 99. Constructio…
Earnings Watch: Navistar Trims Losses, FedEx Profit Increases
It’s looking like a good Christmas for Navistar and FedEx. The truck and engine maker managed to cut back on its losses in its most recent fiscal quarter, and even more for the year, predicting a return to profitability in 2016.
Truckload Linehaul Rates Improve, Intermodal Rate Drop Continues
A measure of truckload linehaul rates shows some improvement from the same time a year ago, while a separate report shows intermodal rates continue to sink. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index increased 1.6% year-over-year in November to 125.2, after gro…
DOT Wants Sleep-Apnea Data
A Department of Transportation data-collection request on the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among truck drivers and other transportation workers– as well as the potential impact of any future OSA-related regulatory actions– has been filed wit…
Swerving 101 trucker arrested for DUI wanted Dr Pepper
A man died Thursday night after stepping into the path of a car on Interstate 80 in Vallejo, triggering a chain reaction crash. A man died Thursday night after stepping into the path of a car on Interstate 80 in Vallejo, triggering a chain reaction crash.
New YRC Trucking School Offers Graduates $65,000 to Start
A new trucking school might not cost you anything out of pocket, and you could end up with a high-demand job that pays $65,000 the first year and offers full health insurance benefits. YRC Freight opened its new CDL Training Academy in Hammond.
Several dealers pick up Aperia’s Halo tire inflator
BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aperia Technologies announced the launch of its Halo tire inflator to a network of U.S.-based dealers Dec. 17. “The first truck and trailer dealerships included in our dealer network were chosen carefully based on their reputations for…
Peterbilt releases 2016 calendar
DENTON, Texas – It’s the time of year to get yourself a new calendar, and this year, the Peterbilt tradition continues, showcasing trucks, scenery and a complete smorgasbord of company models, one featured every month. “Peterbilt’s 2016 calendar showcases the…
FMCSA launches new online DOT registration process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Truck and bus companies, freight forwarders, brokers, intermodal equipment providers and cargo tank manufacturers operating in the U.S. now have a new online enrolment process that inspection and repair facilities use as new applications for U.S. Department…