TRW, Linamar cancel engine joint venture August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND (July 2, 1999) -- Automotive parts suppliers TRW Inc. and Linamar Corp. canceled their proposed venture to make cylinder heads and other engine parts after TRW decided it
Kenworth names Tibault, Flint top Canadian sales performers August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. (July 2, 1999) -- Claude Tibault of Kenworth Montreal and Harry Flint of Calgary-based GreatWest Kenworth, picked up top honors at Kenworth Truck Co.'s third annual
Newcourt, The Associates finalize fleet leasing deal August 1, 2014 TORONTO (July 2, 1999) -- Newcourt Credit Group said it has completed the sale of its automotive fleet leasing business to Associates First Capital Corp., allowing it to focus on c
Reports of Mexican trucks deep inside the U.S. sparked Congressional protests August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 1999) -- Mexican trucking companies have been found operating illegally outside the limits set by the North American Free Trade Agreement, igniting calls
Dana restructures engineering group to focus on integrated systems August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio (July 2, 1999) -- Dana Corp.'s Automotive Systems Group has restructured its engineering organization to focus more on developing integrated components for cars and co
U.S. fleets, drivers brace for wildcat trucker strikes today August 1, 2014 AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (July 5, 1999 ) -- Truck fleets and shippers are bracing for a loosely organized trucker's strike in the United States scheduled to begin today at noon Centra
Volvo breaks ground on New River plant expansion August 1, 2014 DUBLIN, Va. (July 2) -- Volvo Trucks North America broke ground yesterday on a $148-million US expansion of its flagship truck factory, expected to boost the company's production o
Ottawa issues environmental rules governing halocarbons in HVAC equipment, reefer units August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (July 6, 1999) -- Environment Canada issued new pollution-prevention rules governing halocarbons, chemicals used in refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, solvent cl
B.C trade minister asks public for input on international negotiations August 1, 2014 VICTORIA (July 7, 1999) - B.C. Employment and Investment Minister Mike Farnworth called on British Columbians to voice their views on trade and investment issues in advance of two
Trimac acquires bulk carrier for U.S.-Mexico shipments August 1, 2014 CALGARY (July 7, 1999) - Trimac Transportation has acquired 80% ownership of Amer-Liquid Transport Inc. of Brownsville, Tex., a bulk trucker with cross-border services into Mexico.
More delays ahead for Gulf ferry users, Newfoundland officials warn August 1, 2014 ST. JOHN'S (July 7, 1999) - Federal help won't come soon enough to prevent delays for truckers and other travellers on the Gulf ferry service between Newfoundland and the mainland,
Idealease adds Quebec affiliate, two others August 1, 2014 BARRINGTON, Ill. (July 7, 1999) -- Idealease Inc., one of North America's largest truck equipment leasing and rental networks, has opened its fifteenth location in Quebec and added
CWB report: railroad profits have come from the pockets of farmers August 1, 2014 REGINA (July 6, 1999) - The loss of the Crow Rate has been a gain for the railroads' profits, according to a report released by the Canadian Wheat Board. The study, conducted by
Workers strike at six Overnite terminals August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 1999) - Workers at six Overnite Transportation terminals walked off the job yesterday in protest against alleged unfair labor practices, union officials
U.S. private trucking association offers fleet economics seminar August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 7, 1999) -- It's never been more difficult to get a handle on fleet costs. Top management wants the fleet operating at a price better than outside providers.