Downward truck sales trend reversed

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- August Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM’s rose by 11 percent, to 20,513, over July.

Former Great Dane president dies in plane crash

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Phillip Pines, the former president and chief operating officer of Great Dane, died in a plane crash near Racine, Wis.

Border truck ferry reduces rates; expands offerings

WINDSOR, Ont. – In anticipation for the construction of the new Windsor Essex Parkway, The Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry has revamped its crossing fee structure.

ATA urges DOT to cut 'unnecessary' rules; start with HOS

ARLINGTON, Va. – American motor carriers are urging the Obama administration to live up to its promise to relieve the burden of unnecessary regulations as it considers changes to the hours-of-service rules.

Groups sue to halt Mexican cross border deal

WASHINGTON -- The Teamsters and special interest group Public Citizen are seeking to block the U.S.'s cross-border trucking program with Mexico.

Bradley bids truckers 'happy trucking week'

OTTAWA -- Trucking is more than a job to most people in the industry; it is a way of life, Canadian Trucking Alliance boss David Bradley told truckers today in an open letter to the industry.

Survey Says: HD engines improve, but reported problems still high

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – After changes to emissions technology caused a spike in engine-related problems in recent years, more fleets are reporting improvements in the quality of their heavy-duty engines