Brake Safe maker signs U.S. distribution deal August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Oct. 23, 2000) -- Spectra Inc. has signed an agreement with a buying group of small fleets and owner-operators to distribute its Brake Safe visual brake stroke indicator s
Ryder launches online marketplace August 1, 2014 MIAMI (Oct. 23, 2000) -- Ryder System has launched a Web site to help fleet managers buy fuel, lubricants, and a wide range of parts and equipment used to maintain truck and automo
Syscan adds three to board August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Oct. 23, 2000) -- Syscan International, maker of rugged in-vehicle printers, cradles and docking stations, appointed Jacques Ouimet, Louis-Paul Tardif, and Michel Blouin
Montreal truckers threaten to “shut down the city” August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Octo. 23, 2000) -- More than 1200 truckers said they would shut down trucking activity in the city with a strike aimed at getting employers to recognize their unions.
CN extends RoadRailer service across BNSF network August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (Octo. 23, 2000) -- Canadian National Railway has extended its RoadRailer intermodal service into the southwestern United States through a service agreement with Burlingto
U.S. Northeast heating oil reserve approved August 1, 2014 The U.S. Senate approved the creation of a 2 million barrel home heating oil reserve for the Northeast last week, while the recent release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Res
Caterpillar executive Jerry Bone dies August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2000) -- Jerry Bone, North American director of field operations for Caterpillar Inc.'s engine division, died Oct. 20 at a hospital in Peoria, Ill., afte
Apparent surcharge compromise reached in Ontario August 1, 2014 TORONTO (Oct. 23, 2000) -- A committee of independent owner-operators, truck fleets, and shippers in Ontario reportedly agreed on a set of guidelines for passing on fuel surcharges
DAT offers Internet access to DAT Partners August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 23, 2000) -- Load-matching giant DAT Services launched of a Web-based version of DAT Partners, which allows electronic access to the DAT database over a virtua
Wabash intends to purchase Breadner Group August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Oct. 23, 200) -- Wabash National Corp., one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of standard and customized truck trailers, has signed a letter of in
Dina to sue Western Star for $110 million US August 1, 2014 MEXICO CITY (Oct. 30, 2000) -- Consorcio G Grupo Dina said Friday it filed a $110 million US suit in an arbitration court against Western Star Trucks Holding Ltd. for the cancellat
Dorsey Trailers hires turnaround specialist August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (Oct. 30, 2000) -- Amid a cash crunch and sharp drop in sales, Dorsey Trailers has hired a turnaround specialist to help the company restructure. The trailer manufacture
CP Rail to offer grain logistics business August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Oct. 30, 2000) -- Canadian Pacific Railway last week launched "MaxTrax," a logistics program designed to increase the efficiency of the Canadian export grain handling and
Mexican truckers to test foreign-ownership rules August 1, 2014 MEXICO CITY (Oct. 30, 2000) -- Mexico's largest trucking association plans to lodge a formal complaint against the Mexican subsidiary of an American for-hire carrier, alleging that
International expected to cut 1851 production workers August 1, 2014 CHICAGO (Nov. 6, 2000) - International Truck and Engine expects to eliminate 1851 jobs, or nearly 40% of the work force, at its Springfield, Ohio, truck plant by the end of 2003.