TruckWeight Offers Free Weight-Recording Software
TruckWeight now offers customers free software that will allow users of the company’s onboard wireless sensors for mechanical and air suspensions to quickly and easily monitor and record weights.
Dentist Eyes Apnea Solution That’s a Bit Easier to Swallow
For truckers (or anyone else) diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the familiar contraption known as the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device has become the"gold standard" treatment.
Truck drivers sue company that hauls for Dillons
In the suit, which was moved to federal court in Wichita last week, the drivers contend that Titus Transportation and several related companies are deducting something called “9x insurance” from the drivers’ pay without sufficient explanation.
Diesel shortage causing headaches for truckers
Gas stations across the province are turning customers away mainly because of fuel shortage.
Wakefield Canada names new v.p., sales for commercial division
TORONTO, Ont. — Wakefield Canada has named Randy Klein its vice-president sales, commercial division. [Full Story]
UPS to expand into Atlantic Canada in spring
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — UPS will be heading east in the spring to open its own operations in Atlantic Canada. [Full Story]
New Kenworth dealership opens in Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ont. — A new Kenworth dealer has opened in Ottawa, offering expanded hours for parts and service and easy access to Hwy. 417, Mercier Group has announced. [Full Story]
Sutley Outlines Role, Challenges for Clean Diesel in Clean Energy Economy
Clean diesel will play an important role in America’s new clean energy economy says Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, said during her keynote dinner address at the annual meeting of the Diesel Technology Forum.
‘Beer Run’ video wins big at online awards ceremony
TORONTO, Ont. — An episode of trucknews.com’s WebTV show Transportation Matters has won a silver award in the Best Video or Multimedia Feature category at the third annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards. The awards, held this year at the… [Full S…
TIRES tool promotes safety for truck drivers
SHARP research shows that trucking has some of the highest injury claims and workers’ compensation rates in the state of Washington.