Meritor Pulls from Board of Directors for New CEO August 1, 2014 TROY, MI. - Ivor Evans has been named Meritor's chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president, effective immediately, the company announced today.
Cops Seek Trucker Who Lost His Pickles August 1, 2014 MONTREAL - The Montreal police are looking for victims of cargo theft.
Ryder brings in former Cat exec August 1, 2014 MIAMI -- Truck leasing and logistics provider Ryder System has elected to its board of directors, James S. Beard, a former top executive of Caterpillar Inc.
Webasto CEO resigns August 1, 2014 FENTON, Mich. -- Webasto announced Mark Wallace, president CEO of Webasto Product North America, will leave the company effective October 31, 2008.
Hwy 97 reopening uncertain August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. -- B.C. officials still don't know when they can reopen a section of Highway 97 in B.C.
Making Long-Haul Look Great August 1, 2014 A four-wheeling baby boomer travels the Trans-Canada with a veteran trucker with one question in mind. Does the truck industry hold even a slender hope of attracting people like him to its drivers' seats?
Cool It! August 1, 2014 Truck engines run way hotter than they used to. It's time to ask not what your cooling system can do for you, but what you must do for your cooling system.
Dana taps new VP August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dana Holding Corp. has appointed Abdallah Shanti as vice president and chief information officer.
Sunshine, Lollipops and a Better Freight Outlook for Ontario Truckers August 1, 2014 TORONTO - If you've been feeling a bit chipper lately and looking forward to the rest of the year, don't be alarmed: you may just be part of the 67 percent of Ontario truckers who are feeling optimistic about the trucking biz.
Confederation Bridge tolls go up August 1, 2014 CHARLOTTETOWN -- Truckers and motorists will pay more to cross the Confederation Bridge in the New Year.
Michelin Canada hikes rubber prices August 1, 2014 Laval, Que. -- Michelin North America (Canada) will increases prices by up to 5 percent on its own truck tire brands and by up to 6 percent on BFGoodrich brand commercial truck replacement tires sold in Canada.
Swift names new president August 1, 2014 PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Richard Stocking has been promoted to president and CEO of Phoenix-based Swift Transportation, taking over for company founder Jerry Moyes.
Vital ice road opens late in NWT August 1, 2014 WRIGLEY, N.W.T. -- The N'Dulee Ice Road on the Mackenzie River that connects Wrigley, N.W.T., to the rest of the territory is now open to light traffic.
Cummins Opens Northern Newfoundland Branch August 1, 2014 WABUSH, NL. - Cummins Eastern Canada announced this week that customers in Newfoundland's Fermont and Wabush areas now have access to service sales, parts and repairs for generators and Cummins engines.
ArvinMeritor taps Specialty Products boss August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has appointed Christopher Kete vice president and general manager of its growing Specialty Products business unit.