Freightliner Launches Reman Program August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freightliner's Alliance Division has entered the US$3.5-billion North American reman market in a big way. In two new strategic partnerships, it will market Allia
TRW, Linamar to form joint venture August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND (March 26) Automotive component suppliers TRW Inc. and Linamar Corp.will form a joint venture to supply machined and assembled engine components and modules, integratin
OTA says it has exclusive commitments from truck show exhibitors August 1, 2014 TORONTO (March 25) -- The Ontario Trucking Association said it has commitments from "major original equipment manufacturers" to attend the association's inaugural trade show next y
MVTA amendments create provincial unease August 1, 2014 TORONTO (March 26) -- For all the hew and cry among truckers demanding that Ottawa take back responsibility for extra-provincial trucking, provincial transport regulators have said
Ottawa introduces MVTA reforms August 1, 2014 TORONTO (March 26) -- Transport Minister David Collenette introduced amendments to Canada's Motor Vehicle Transport Act in the House of Commons yesterday in an effort to exert more
AutoShift hits the mid-range market August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 29) -- There's another option for medium-duty truck buyers who want transmission automation but with the relative simplicity of a mechanical gearbox. Eat
Bering looks to Canada August 1, 2014 FRONT ROYAL, Va. (March 29) -- Bering Truck Corp. could be sending trucks north to Canada before the year's over. It just began delivering its first trucks, the class-6 "MD Series,
KW and Pete launch class-7 cabover August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 29) -- Paccar Inc. stablemates Kenworth and Peterbilt will soon re-enter the mid-range cabover market with a new truck to be built at Kenworth's plant in Ste
U.S. to require trailer retrofit of reflective tape August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29) -- New U.S. transportation safety rules will require trucking companies to install reflective tape or reflectors on older trailers, the first time truck
Delphi, AlliedSignal team up to develop new Bendix ABS technology August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (March 29) -- Delphi Automotive Systems will supply electronics technology for AlliedSignal Truck Brake Systems's next-generation Bendix anti-lock braking systems for h
Manitoba’s new employment standards code takes effect May 1 August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG (March 29) -- New rules designed to clarify the rights and obligations of Manitoba employers and their workers will take effect on May 1, according to Labour Minister Mike
CTA: ‘Unless all the provinces are on side, the law means nothing.’ August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (March 29) -- Revisions to the Motor Vehicle Transport Act introduced in the House of Commons last week would be meaningless without an effective national motor carrier safe
Conference focuses on driver training August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. -- Driver trainers and other fleet managers from across the continent will be heading to Toronto in June looking for help in "building a superior workforce". That's th
Goodyear to expand Quebec plant August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio (March 30) -- At a time when the company is trying to pare costs, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will pump $57 million into expansion of its plant in Valleyfield, Que.
SPX completes Dual-Lite sale August 1, 2014 MUSKEGON, Mich. (March 30) -- SPX Corp. completed the sale of its Dual-Lite business to U.S. Industries yesterday, wrapping up an agreement announced last month. Dual-Lite is a sup