CN, BN call off merger August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (July 20, 2000) -- Canadian National Railway Co. and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. killed their merger plans yesterday, saying that a U.S. moratorium on big rail merg
ATA, carriers sue Oregon over weight-distance tax August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 21, 2000) -- The American Trucking Associations, CRST Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Clackamas, Ore.-based USF Reddaway are suing the state of Oregon, claimi
North America won’t feel Volvo price hikes August 1, 2014 ASHEVILLE, N.C. (JULY 24, 2000) - Volvo Trucks North America does not intend to follow its parent company's plan to raise prices in order to address the downturn in truck sales.
Bison stampede into Eastern Canada August 1, 2014 While the moose have all but taken over Toronto, the Bison has decided to settle down a little further west. Winnipeg-based Bison Transport, a company that has expanded from 18
Dina confident everything will run smooth August 1, 2014 Mexico-based Consorcio Grupo Dina has no choice but to wait in order to see where the small company's medium-duty truck contract with Western Star fits after Freightliner announced
More support for black boxes August 1, 2014 A national safety group has reinforced the suggestion of "black boxes" for large trucks after a driver involved in a fatal accident in Edmonton criticized the trucking industry f
Looking to merge in Freightliner’s footsteps August 1, 2014 7/26/2000- One of Navistar International's institutional investors is meeting with other shareholders today to discuss ways to maximize shareholder value in the wake of announcemen
DaimlerChrysler finalizes Mitsubishi car deal August 1, 2014 FRANKFURT, Germany (Aug. 1, 2000) -- DaimlerChrysler AG finalized its agreement to take a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp., giving the automaker a stronger presence in Asia.
Western Star shuts down South Carolina plant August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 1, 2000) -- Western Star Trucks has closed its assembly plant in Charleston, S.C., for at least three weeks and laid off its production line workers indefini
U.S. to give new teeth to ‘unsatisfactory’ ratings August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 1, 2000) -- U.S. truck safety regulators will introduce a rule that would put truckers out of service if they don't improve an unsatisfactory safety rating w
Vitran reports second-quarter results August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Aug. 2, 2000) -- Vitran Corp., a regional less-than-truckload specialist with operations in Canada and the United States, reported an 8% rise in second-quarter revenues to
IRD wins Illinois weigh-in-motion contract August 1, 2014 SASKATOON, Sask. (Aug. 3, 2000) -- International Road Dynamics Inc. has received a $1.7 million US contract from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation to install 14 automated Weigh
Trailmobile Canada sees improved third quarter August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Aug. 4, 2000) -- Trailmobile Canada Ltd. reported third-quarter net income of $240,657, or 0.5 cents per share, a substantial improvement over last year's loss o
ITS America seminars examine in-vehicle info systems August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 4, 2000) -- ITS America, a group that promotes intelligent vehicle and transportation initiatives, will host a series of panels Sept. 11 at the Hilton Waterf
Jury awards Flying J $7.7 million over copyrighted floor plan August 1, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO (Aug. 4, 2000) -- Most truck stop operators protect their floors with a coat of wax. Flying J Inc. uses copyright law. A federal jury in Fresno, Calif., awarded th