Massachusetts Right to Repair Surpasses Ballot Petition Goal
The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition achieved its final goal of attaining 20,000 voter signatures in its ballot campaign, well above the 11,000 required. The final batch of certified signatures will be delivered to the state Secretary of State…
CTA applauds Transport Canada’s $38-million environmental program
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance says it is encouraged by Transport Canada’s move to fund the next phase the ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program – a five-year, $38-million program that will proactively test advanced…
Youth invited to ‘touch a truck’
HANOVER, Ont. — Area kids are invited to get up close to a selection of trucks during the first annual Touch a Truck for Youth Literacy event June 16 in Hanover, Ont.
CNGVA publishes free guidelines to assist with transition to nat-gas
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA) says it has produced technical guidelines for fleet managers to help them transition to natural gas-fueled vehicles.
Truck Orders up Moderately in May
After four months of decline, North American Class 8 truck orders took a modest upturn in May. Order activity is not where many hoped it would be at this point in the recovery, but analysts say the industry is still relatively healthy.
Owner-Operator Trucks Still in Demand
When it comes to aerodynamic versus traditionally-styled sleeper tractors, owner-operator trucks are still commanding a premium in the used-truck market despite the importance of fuel economy, according toa blog post by the National Automobile Dealer…
In pursuit of better braking
It was an introduction to Canadian trucking that Mark Lee, Truck News columnist and a longtime professional driver imported from the United Kingdom, will never forget.
East Coast truckers vie for spot in nationals on home turf
MASSTOWN, N.S. — Professional drivers from the Atlantic provinces competed last weekend to earn a spot in the National Professional Truck Driving Championships, which this year will be hosted by their home association.
Slain trucker’s family seeks aid with bills
Relatives of a truck driver killed by a gas thief in early May are seeking the public’s help making ends meet.
Ontario truck safety improved in 2009; OTA says speed limiters helped
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario road fatalities reached their lowest levels in the past 68 years, making the province the safest jurisdiction in North America, according to the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR).