European regulators reject Volvo-Scania merger August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (March 15, 2000) -- The European Commission yesterday rejected Volvo AB's planned $6.9 billion US merger with rival Swedish truck and bus maker Scania over concer
Ritchie Bros. starts to marry the Web, auctions August 1, 2014 FORT WORTH, Tex. (March 22, 2000) -- ItÕs not exactly eBay, but Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is beginning to incorporate its Web site in its industrial auctions. The company broadc
Meritor opens first wholly-owned plant in Mexico August 1, 2014 QUERETARO, Mexico (March 9, 2000) -- Meritor Automotive inaugurated its first wholly-owned Mexican Heavy Vehicle Systems assembly plant, which will supply Mexico-based commercial t
Inland Kenworth named Kenworth Canadian dealer of the year August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. (March 10, 2000) -- Inland Kenworth, with headquarters in Burnaby, B.C., was named Kenworth Canadian Dealer of the Year for 1999 at Kenworth Truck Co.'s recent dea
Following a year of record profit, layoffs hit PACCAR August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 10, 2000) -- Citing a decline in the market for heavy-duty trucks, PACCAR Inc. plans to lay off 300 workers at plants in the Seattle area at the end of this
Get smart about buying fuel: Seminars scheduled for Edmonton and Calgary August 1, 2014 CALGARY (March 15, 2000) -- Truckers may be captive to high diesel prices, but they can find savings by making smarter decisions about where and how to buy their fuel, according t
International focuses on customer support, value-added products August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) -- Following an aggressive roll-out of new truck models during the past 18 months, International Truck & Engine Corp. is focusing on improving its
Pete introduces class-6 Model 330 August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) -- Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced a class-6 version of its Model 330 conventional tractor and announced a variety of upgrades for the model line.
Meritor to create online aftermarket parts exchange August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. (March 22, 2000) -- Meritor Automotive announced plans to create an online exchange where customers and suppliers can buy and sell aftermarket parts and services for th
Eaton introduces 7-speed AutoShift August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) -- Eaton Corp. plans to extend its Eaton Fuller AutoShift transmission line to include a 7-speed version for regional carriers and LTL markets.
Innovative offers real-time fuel transactions for IES Access August 1, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY (March 22, 2000) -- Innovative Computing Corp. and T-Chek Systems announced plans to offer real-time processing of fuel transactions for it IES Access product, the fi
Wabash, Terion form ‘smart’ trailer alliance August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. (March 22, 2000) -- Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. will form an alliance with Terion Inc. to develop "smart" trailers that would provide tetherless trac
Western Star debuts 14,000-pound Constellation August 1, 2014 LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) --Western Star continues to shave weight from its 4964FXL Constellation Series tractor. The Kelowna, B.C.-based truckmaker debuted a 4964FXL tracto
Western Star rolls out Constellation Series off-roader August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) -- Western Star introduced its largest custom-built truck and the first Constellation Series model designed for heavy-duty, off-road, and severe-se
Freightliner to import heavy-duty 12.8-litre Mercedes-Benz engine August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2000) -- Freightliner Corp. plans to offer a 12.8-litre, in-line six-cylinder diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz, complementing its offering of medium-duty