AMTA lobbying helps keep Alberta rest stops open
CALGARY, Alta. — Three of four Alberta-based rest stops originally targeted for closure will now remain open, according to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). The AMTA, which has been lobbying the province to keep turnouts open,…
Canadian technicians place fourth in Penske skills competition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A team of Canadian truck maintenance technicians have placed fourth in a North American skills competition hosted by Penske Truck Leasing. Bruno Dube of Laval, Que. and Mario Castagnier of Saint-Laurent, Que. were two of…
Shipments and Orders Of Durable Goods Continue Increasing
A new advance report from the U.S. Commerce Department show shipments of manufactured durable goods in December moved higher for the fifth of the last six months in December, while durable goods orders posted its seventh gain in the last eight month…
Kenworth, Paccar offering extended warranty for Canadian Class 5-7 customers
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth and Paccar Financial are offering a 2013 extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory or dealer stock units financed through Paccar Financial.
Mack offering Twin Y air suspension, mRide with proprietary axles
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has launched its Twin Y air suspension, which uses a Y-shaped steel design for higher-strength. Offered with proprietary Mack axles, officials say the Twin Y – which is up to 400 lbs lighter than other air…
Diesel, gasoline prices climb
Prices for both diesel and gasoline saw a jump this week at the pump.Diesel prices rose this week at an average of 2.5 cents across the nation to rest at $3.93.
ATA Wants to Extend Hours of Service Start Date
American Trucking Associations is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to push back the start date of the new hours of service rule.The rule, which ATA and others are contesting in court, is scheduled to take effect July 1.
Arrow Truck Sales Toronto office, salesperson win awards
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jacobson Hodoh of Arrow Truck Sales Toronto has been named runner-up for Arrow’s Retail Salesperson Of The Year, as well as a 2012 President’s Club award winner. In addition, the Toronto Arrow Truck Sales office…
Trailer Order Volume Strongest Since 2006
Following a modest pullback in November, the trailer industry closed 2012 on a strong note: December saw new orders rise to a multi-year high, while cancellation activity remained at modest levels.
Used Truck Sales Volumes Show Mixed Results for the Year
The wholesale used market was the only segment to grow from 2011 to 2012, up 3%. The auction and retail markets both fell 11%.