Natural-Gas Testing on Agenda for Major National Laboratory
The Energy Department national laboratory that developed the battery technology for the Chevrolet Volt and other hybrid-electric vehicles has set its sights on another potential player in the alternative-fuel market: natural gas.
MTA praises provincial commitment to Highway 75 improvements
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association has praised the recent announcement from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation that promises road improvements to Highway 75, saying it will have a positive impact on the trucking…
Alberta crowns top truckers at annual driving championships
CALGARY, Alta. — Alberta’s top drivers from across the province descended on the Rosenau Transport yard Calgary to compete in the AMTA Truck Driving Champtionship June 16. The annual event, hosted by Alberta Motor Transport Association,…
Saddle Creek Corp. Adds Freightliner CNG Tractors to its For-Hire Fleet
Saddle Creek Corp. has added 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas tractors, doubling its fleet of Freightliner CNG tractors.
Trucker accused of altering license plate in E-ZPass scam
A New York truck driver is accused of avoiding a bridge toll on nine occasions by smearing grease on his license plate.
Pete 579 road tour to make two Canadian appearances
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt is taking its new Model 579 on tour in what it’s calling the Legend Continues Tour.
FreightWatch Warns of Cargo Theft During Holiday Weekend
During the past five years, the Fourth of July weekend has one of the highest rates of cargo theft for any weekend of the year, according to FreightWatch International.
DEF Tracker adds Montreal market to price monitoring service
MONTREAL, Que. — DEF Tracker, an online service that reports on diesel exhaust fluid pricing across North America, has added Montreal, Que. and Tampa, Fla. to its pricing information service.
Kenworth T680 tour adds four Western Canadian stops
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has added nearly 50 new dates to its North American T680 Road Tour, including four appearances in Western Canada.
NHTSA Announces Public Hearing on Proposed Stability Control Systems Rule
The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a public hearing on the proposed rule for heavy vehicle electronic stability control systems.