Kenworth announces 2011 Dealer Council members
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has named its 2011 Dealer Council members, including one Canadian representative. Leading executives from among more than 300 Kenworth dealerships in the Canada and the US serve on the council. Brent Leach of Custom… [Full…
Continental evSAT sensor enhances plug-in vehicle safety
evSAT will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision while the vehicle is in charge mode. (Inset: Acceleration sensor evSAT) Click to enlarge.
Continental has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in …
CTA challenges environmental benefits of biodiesel mandate
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is challenging government claims that its members stand to reduce their carbon footprint “in any significant manner” through a biodiesel mandate announced yesterday. [Full Story]
Mack president set to appear on CBS reality show
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks president and CEO Denny Slagle will appear on the Feb. 20 episode of CBS program Undercover Boss. [Full Story]
ZOMG! It’s a CNG Civic GX!
Having written about these cars before (here, here, etc.), you’d think I would have been psychologically prepared to encounter an honest-to-goodness, CNG-powered Honda Civic GX. I wasn’t, and immediately opened the car up and started pulling knobs an…
Groups partner on shorepower project
Cascade Sierra Solutions and ShorePower Technologies have launched the Shorepower Truck Electrification Project.
Best love songs of all time?
Do you have a favorite romantic love song? Send me your favorites and I’ll put a top ten list together.
Mine is, When a Man Loves a Woman.
I’m just say’n,
Carolyn
January Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index Posts 14th Consecutive Month of Year-over-Year Growth
The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index fell 0.3 percent in January, giving up some, but retaining much of December’s exceptional 1.8 percent sequential gain.
KRTS wins community service award
CALEDONIA, Ont. — KRTS Transportation Specialists has won the Mayor’s Community Service Award for its annual Honk for Hunger food drive. [Full Story]
Six Canadian carriers win Best Fleets to Drive For honour
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A group of Canadian fleets have been listed among the 2011 Best Fleets to Drive For, a survey and contest that identifies North American for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for their… [Full Story]