Truck News

Mack offering extended warranty coverage on E7 engines

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has launched a new engine overhaul program for owners of Mack E7 engines, offering extended warranty coverage of up to three years or 350,000 miles.

Erb Transport wins TCA-sponsored weight-loss competition

NEW HAMBURG, Ont. -- The scales have been tipped in Erb Transport’s favour, with the New Hamburg, Ont.-based firm winning the company portion of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) second Trucking’s Weight Loss...

Michelin to expand Nova Scotia truck tire plant

WATERVILLE, N.S. -- Michelin announced today that it’s investing $64.1 million into expanding its Waterville, N.S. factory, where its X One wide-base tire is produced.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce buys Velocity Express

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has purchased Stafford, Texas-based Velocity Express and its subsidiaries, which include 80 locations across the US and Western Canada, employing about 2,600 staff and independent contractors.

Stemco appoints new aftermarket sales director

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Stemco has appointed Salvatore Miscio as the company’s director of aftermarket sales. He will be responsible for aftermarket sales in both Canada and the US, working with a sales team of five regional sales managers and...

SCL Canada partners with Trucks For Change Network

MARKHAM, Ont. -- The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) has partnered with the Trucks For Change Network, a non-profit organization helping trucking and logistics companies to support charities with donated and...

CFMS to return with condensed format, lower prices

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar will see its 50th birthday after all.

Canadian food distributor first to lease Kenworth K370

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kenworth’s first K370 cabover to be leased by PacLease went to food distributor JFC International in Mississauga.

Mullen Group to spend $80M on new equipment in 2013

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group will spend $80 million on new equipment in 2013, a decrease of $23 million compared to 2012.

Trailer Wizards adding flatbeds to rental line-up

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards will be offering new Great Dane flatbeds for rent this month. The company says the trailers will be available for rent in January anywhere in Canada for project-based work.

Purolator International expanding regional offices serving transborder trade

JERICHO, NY – Purolator International is adding three branches during the first quarter of 2013, bringing its total number of branches to 33. 

Meritor Wabco named exclusive supplier for Daimler Trucks North America

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has been named the standard position steer axle service brake chamber supplier for all Daimler Trucks North America air brake vehicles.

Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager for eastern region

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed Frederic Pare as regional sales manager for Eastern Canada.

COMPETITION WATCH: Seaway Express bulks up fleet, real estate holdings

CORNWALL, Ont. -- Seaway Express has announced additions to both its truck fleet and real estate holdings, with plans for further investments later this year.

Cummins announces two appointments to engine business

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced two appointments under its engine business branch. Effective Feb. 1, Ed Pence will lead the Cummins high horsepower business and Dave Crompton will lead the heavy-duty, mid-range and light-duty worldwide...