J.D. Power Reports More Problems, Less Satisfaction with EPA-Emission Engines
Technology changes related to EPA’s 2010 emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the J.D. Power and Associates’ 2012 U.S. Heavy-Dut…
Trailer Wizards opening two new branches in Saskatchewan
REGINA and SASKATOON, Sask. — Trailer Wizards is opening two new branches in Saskatchewan. The new locations – in Regina and Saskatoon – are intended to link Trailer Wizards’ Prairie region between Calgary, Edmonton and…
DOT Creates Freight Policy Council
The Department of Transportation yesterday officially launched the Freight Policy Council, the first step in creating the first national freight policy as mandated in the recent highway bill. The council will focus on improving the condition and per…
MTA hitting links next month for charity golf tournament
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association’s annual Vehicle Maintenance Council Golf Tournament is set to tee-off Sept. 12 at the Kingswood Golf and Country Club. Proceeds raised from the event will go towards the MTA Scholarship…
Wreaths Across America, TCA Join Forces to Honor Fallen Heroes
Wreaths Across American and the Truckload Carriers Association announced a new partnership that will further the success of the program, which places thousands of remembrance wreaths at military cemeteries.
Truckers get slapped with hefty fines in Throgs Neck, the Bronx A
With no truck stop between New Jersey and Connecticut, the Bronx has long suffered as truckers illegally park overnight on city streets.
COMPETITION WATCH: Britton Transport acquires North Dakota trucking firm
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Britton Transport, a US subsidiary of Bison Transport, has acquired Scott’s Express and Scott’s Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, N.D. Scott’s is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage…
Trailer Orders Weak in July
July is seasonally the weakest order month for the trailer industry, and the 14,500 new orders booked for the month confirmed that pattern.
Kenworth to offer glider kits for T660, T800 and W900L
DALLAS, Texas — Kenworth has announced it is now offering glider kits for its T660, T800 and W900L models.
Chinese Government Approves Navistar, JAC Joint Venture
Navistar International Corp. and Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. announced that the two companies have received formal approval from the Chinese government to move forward with their commercial engine joint venture.