Truck Orders Still Looking Good August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN. - Both medium-duty and heavy-duty truck net orders are still strong in October, rising to their "highest level" since the start of the cycle, said ACT Research.
Truck Tonnage Index Down Again in October August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA. - The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased by 3.8 percent in October after falling 0.4 percent in September.
Fort Garry Picks up Ground in Ontario August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG - Fort Garry Industries has entered into a binding agreement with Pinwood Truck Parts, picking up three locations in southwestern Ontario.
Tarping Slip Leads to $5.5-million Court Award August 1, 2014 LUBBOCK, TX. - man who fell off tarped trailer and severely injured was awarded $5.5 million in court.
Transportation CFOs Expect Growth, But No Increase in Profits August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA ON. - A recent survey by GE Capital of 203 CFOs from various industries shines a light into 2013.
Appetite for Acquisitions: Find the Synergies August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Expectations on the seller side have dialed down a bit and the balance sheets on the part of buyer's side are in pretty good shape, says Walter Spracklin.
Canadian Freight Index Climbs Eight Percent, reports TransCore August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Some good news as TransCore's October freight index climbs eight percent from September.
Navistar Sends Relief to Aid East Coast Fleets August 1, 2014 LISLE, IL. - Navistar International said it is coordinating with its North American dealer network and used truck centers to help their customers get back their vehicles after superstorm Sandy.
Meritor Moving to New Indiana Facility August 1, 2014 TROY, MI - Meritor said it plans to invest approximately $1.4 million into its facility in Plainfield, IN, while closing its Mississauga, ON re-man facility.
Walmart Carries More Stuff With Less Truck August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Walmart Canada revealed its newest addition to its freight division, a "supercube" tractor-trailer that will carry 40 percent more cargo.
EXCLUSIVE: One on One with Navistar’s Jack Allen August 1, 2014 TORONTO - In this exclusive interview, Rolf Lockwood sits down with Jack Allen, Navistar president, North American Trucks and Parts.
Navistar Among Top 100 Eco-friendly Companies August 1, 2014 LISLE, IL - Newsweek's 2012 "Green Rankings" included Navistar among one of the nation's top 10 companies for good environmental management.
Eaton Division Names New President August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, OH -- Eaton Corporation has announced Staci Kroon as president of its automotive North America division starting Jan. 1, 2013.
Increase in Out-of-Service Brake Violations ‘Troubling’ August 1, 2014 GREENBELT, MD. - Brake related out-of-service violations have increased over last year, reports CVSA.
Hours of Service, Regulations Will Worsen Driver Shortage August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - If current trends continue, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) said the driver shortage has the potential to grow to 239,000 over the next decade.