Western Star Produces 200,000th Truck
Western Star celebrated the production of its 200,000th truck with a special event at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant.
Now is not the time to isolate your business
With the ongoing freight recession and the chaos triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, you have to wonder how many more blows Canada’s trucking industry can take. Experts who said the pendulum would swing back into truckers’ favor this summer are…
Titanium sets revenue record, but profit slides amid softening market conditions
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group achieved its highest-ever fourth quarter revenue in 2019, but saw net income slip from $1.3 million to $300,000 year-over-year. “Titanium wrapped up the year with a profitable record fourth quarter in a chal…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Coronavirus affecting equipment demand
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has trimmed its forecasts for commercial vehicle and trailer demand, due to a drop in economic activity related to the novel coronavirus outbreak. “Starting in the second half of February, COVID-19 (coronavirus) went from …
Mack Introduces Command Steer for Select Granite Models
Mack Trucks has added its proprietary Command Steer steering assistance system to its Granite line of axle-back vocational trucks.
Second Chances: How to Upgrade Your Safety Rating
An unfavorable compliance review can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But motor carriers have an opportunity to ask for a do-over.
Volvo Updates VHD Vocational Truck Line
A new look and the latest in safety and uptime technology highlight the newest version of the Volvo VHD Class 8 vocational truck.
Proposed hours of service changes sent to White House
Changes to the federal regulations that govern how many hours truckers may drive each day have taken a step closer to being changed. Speaking at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Kissimmee, Florida Tuesday, March 3, Federal Motor …
Lack of US oversize standard hampers heavy-lift truck permitting
[caption caption="Heavy-lift trucking carriers say permitting processes for moving oversized and/or overweight (OS/OW) cargoes can range from minutes to months depending on the state. Photo credit: Anderson Trucking Services (ATS)."][/caption]T…
Mercedes-Benz Announces Upgrades to Metris Van Family
New powertrain offerings and extended range electric options highlight enhancements to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris van.