OTA applauds MTO’s move to extend tractor wheelbases
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has applauded the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s first big step to allow the use of tractors with longer wheelbases. The province has passed a regulatory amendment, which will take…
Rep. Issa Challenges EPA on Heavy Truck Fuel Economy Standard
The House Oversight Committee is claiming that the California Air Resources Board was too influential in the drafting of federal truck fuel efficiency standards.Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said in a letter to the Environmental Protect…
Ritchie Bros. to auction off Basnett Truck Service equipment
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Oil and rig moving equipment from more than 360 owners will be auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. during a massive sale here Thursday and Friday.
ATA to Host First National Trucking Natural Gas Summit
ATA will host what it says is the first-ever national summit on the growing use of natural gas as a fuel for moving freight across the country.
Dana strengthens field support organization
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana says it will be strengthening its North American field sales and service organization to support more then 4,000 commercial vehicle OEMs and dealers in the US, Canada and Mexico.
New sign provides real-time info on B.C. border wait times
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — In an effort to improve border-crossing times, the province of B.C. has installed a new electronic sign on Hwy. 1 to provide real-time border information to drivers.
Carrier Improves CSA Score With Trailer Readiness Program
With just two full-time facilities to handle maintenance on a fleet of more than 2,700 trailers scattered across the lower 48 states and Mexico, conducting regular trailer inspections can be a daunting task for Murray, Ky.-based Paschall Truck Lines.
New Owners, Same HDT
You may have heard HDT has a new owner. You may even have wondered if that would mean any changes within these pages. If so, you can stop wondering. HDT will still be the same award-winning magazine with the same experienced editorial team.
Driving Fuel Efficiency
What’s in it for me? That’s what drivers want to know when you try to get them to save fuel.There are few stronger motivators than a good return on an investment. Building driver buy-in to your fuel economy program requires enough incentive
YRC Freight to Raise Rates 6.9%
YRC Freight will raise base rates an average of 6.9%, adding to a trend of similar LTL rate hikes.