Detroit Diesel Delivers 100,000th DD Platform Engine
Detroit Diesel Corp. delivered its 100,000th DD platform engine to Southern Refrigerated Transport, a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group.
MTI, Marmicmon partner to help B.C. fleets recruit drivers from abroad
CASTLEGAR, B.C. — With B.C.’s recent decision to open its provincial nominee program (PNP) to long-haul truck drivers, training institution Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) has launched a new program to pre-screen prospective hires before… [Full S…
Environmental assessments begin for new St. Lawrence crossing
MONTREAL, Que. — The federal government has launched the environmental assessment phase of construction of a new bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. [Full Story]
Humane livestock transport highlighted in new video
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association’s Livestock Transporters’ Division has produced a video that showcases the industry’s commitment to transporting livestock in a safe and humane manner. [Full Story]
Detroit Diesel delivers 100,000th DD engine
TEXARKANA, Ark. — Southern Refrigerated Transport has received delivery of Detroit Diesel’s 100,000th engine built under the DD platform [Full Story]
Fleet Brake to acquire Page Brake Warehouse
CALGARY, Alta. — Calgary-based Fleet Brake has announced it is moving into the US market with the acquisition of Page Brake Warehouse. [Full Story]
Exporting Natural Gas Could Mean Higher Prices
There’s been a lot of interest in natural gas as an alternative fuel for some types of trucking, largely because of its attractive price compared to diesel. But a study released by the U.S. Department of Energy says if natural gas exports continue to…
December Class 8 Orders Second Best in Six Months
Class 8 orders for the month of December bounced back from November’s slump. Orders rose to 30,293 units, and, when seasonally adjusted, were the best since April, according to ACT Research.
‘Tall’ gearing and a big engine deliver 12 mpg in a Class 7 truck, expedited-freight hauler claims
“Tall” gearing and a large engine are giving an expedited freight hauler the high fuel economy he sought, even if most factory engineers won’t approve his spec’ing requests.
Trucker injured in Cooper County accident
An Erie, Pa., truck driver was injured in a highway accident at 2:55 a.m. Friday in Cooper County.