Ferry fuss
The new Digby-Saint John ferry is too small, truckers say
Sensors could lead to better border traffic predictability
WINDSOR, Ont. — Truck tie-ups have become legion at the busiest commercial crossing between Canada and the US, the Ambassador Bridge. But, as in so many other areas of life, rapidly evolving technology might provide a solution to frustrated truckers, shippers…
EPA Might Alter – Implementation Roadmap’ for GHG Phase 2 Rules
Truck operators and builders are commenting strongly on the proposed Phase 2 Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas emissions proposals, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking notes and might well make some changes to the lengthy set of rules….
Phase 2 GHG regs a work in progress
ORLANDO, Fla. — Time is running out to comment on the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas Phase 2 regulations, which were proposed in June and set to go into effect on 2021 model year trucks. The official comment period will end…
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remains unchanged for August
TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remained static for August, while truck capacity retreated modestly after July’s rare spike, the company announced today. Year-over-year volumes decreased 26% from August 2014, while cross-border loads leaving Canada declined 10% and loads…
Eaton adds two optional features to automated transmissions
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eaton has added two optional features to its UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions, the company announced earlier this week. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to “to enhance low-speed…
Dry Van Surge Drives Trailer Order Increase
Trailer orders saw a significant increase in August due to a surge in the dry van market, according to the latest report from ACT Research. Orders were up nearly 21% over July, with more than 24,500 units moved in the month, but had decreased 0.4% comp…
Why The Oil Price Collapse Is Impacting The Rural Wisconsin Economy
In New Auburn, Wisconsin, a desolate, little outpost carved from the rolling pine-tree forests that run into Lake Superior, the collapse in oil is wreaking havoc on every aspect of the economy. It’s not that there’s any oil here.
Eaton Adds Low-Speed Enhancements to Transmissions
Eaton has added two optional features to the company’s UltraShift Plus and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions designed to enhance low-speed maneuverability. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features improve low-speed handling in situ…
Truck Tonnage Index Dips Slightly in August
The American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell by 0.9% in August when compared to strong July numbers. Despite the dip, the index equaled 134.2 and is still up by most other measures.