National Transportation Leaders to Explore Solutions for Industry Issues
Two thousand transportation officials and high-tech leaders from across the country will gather in Nashville, Tenn., from April 22-24 to explore solutions for easing traffic congestion, financing the nation’s transportation system, and advancing lif…
Continental Tire Plans to Invest $129 Million in Illinois Facility
Continental Tire the Americas announces plans to invest $129 million in its Mt. Vernon, Illinois tire facility and create more than 100 new full-time jobs over the next three years.
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…