GPS-Led Trucker Wrecks Historic Bridge
A tractor-trailer driver who was dutifully following GPS directions ended up plowing through a 139-year-old covered bridge in Indiana, leaving shattered roof trusses and about $300,000 in damage.
Mack now offering adaptive cruise with braking on Pinnacle models
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack has announced it is now offering the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system on its Pinnacle models.
Clement brings red tape reduction message to Tandet Group
OAKVILLE, Ont. — President of the federal Treasury Board, Tony Clement, today visited Tandet Group to discuss his government’s aim to reduce red tape in the trucking industry.
COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group closes MSM deal
TORONTO, Ont. — Wheels Group has closed its acquisition of MSM Transportation.
Mitsubishi Electric Products to be Distributed by HDA Truck Pride
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. has entered into an agreement with HDA Truck Pride to sell Mitsubishi Electric’s line of OEM-designed and approved heavy-duty starters and alternators.
Volvo Trucks Expanding in West
Ongoing investments by Volvo Trucks’ dealer network have increased the work capacity at Volvo Trucks locations in the Western region of the U.S. by nearly 15% since January 2010.
RBC PMI signals expansion in September,but at weakest pace in six months
TORONTO, Ont. – Growth of Canada’s manufacturing sector lost further momentum in September, with the weakest pace of expansion recorded since March, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Will Trucks Use New 85-mph Texas Toll Road?
A 41-mile stretch of toll road in central Texas will soon offer the fastest speed limit in the nation, but the state trucking association says truck drivers probably won’t be big customers.
B.C. to invest millions in infrastructure upgrades
VICTORIA, B.C. — The government of British Columbia will be pouring more than $200 million in various capital projects across the province, including the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border and the…
Truck Driver Social Media Convention Oct. 27-28
The Truck Driver Social Media Convention is scheduled to be held in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 27 & 28.