SmartDriver workshops promote fuel-efficient driving August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan. 15, 2001) -- Natural Resources Canada is hosting a free one-day workshop for driver trainers on its "Smart Driver" program. The program, part of the agency's FleetSmar
OTA Plans Conference for Drivers and Owner-Operators August 1, 2014 TORONTO [January 15, 2001] - The Ontario Trucking Association's Professional Driver & Operator Forum has announced it's 2nd annual conference for drivers and owner-operators. The d
Canada’s trade falls flat August 1, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan. 19, 2001) -- Canada's trade surplus dipped to a seasonally adjusted $4.49 billion in November from a revised $4.85 billion in October, Statistics Canada reported. E
Wabash announces cost-cutting moves August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Jan. 22, 2001) -- Wabash National Corp., the world's largest maker of trailers, announced layoffs, a halt to overseas exports, and a $29 million after-tax charge f
U.S. DOT to study truck crash causes August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2001) -- The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has launched a two-year study of the causes of accidents involving large trucks. The research is the first
Saia to integrate Action Express, WestEx August 1, 2014 ATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2001) - Yellow Corp. will integrate three of its regional less-than-truckload carriers, Saia, Action Express, and WestEx, into a single company that will operate
PeopleNet to expand wireless offerings August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2001) -- PeopleNet Communications, a supplier of fleet management and communications products, is beta testing a wireless vehicle diagnostics product designed
GM build-to-order plan would cut inventories by half August 1, 2014 DETROIT (Jan. 22, 2001) -- General Motors Corp. said it wants to cut inventories by half -- about $12 billion US -- in the next three to four years by building most of its vehicles
U.S. forms transport standards council August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2001) -- In one of his final acts as Transportation Secretary, Rodney E. Slater announced the formation of an industry council to promote American transp
Rollins shares rally after Penske announcement August 1, 2014 NEW YORK (Jan. 22, 2001) -- The stock market made Penske Truck Leasing Co.'s agreement to pay $13US a share for Rollins Truck Leasing Corp. look like a bargain last week. Share
Whitman to review EPA emissions rules August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2001) -- The new head of the Environmental Protection Agency plans to review rules on diesel fuels and emissions issued last month by the Clinton adminis
Horton reorganizes OEM, aftermarket units August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2001) -- Horton Inc., a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of cooling system components for heavy trucks, has reorganized the company into separate business units
Comchek users get a fill up in Canada August 1, 2014 Petro Canada has reached an agreement with Brentwood, Tenn.-based Comdata Corp. that would enable U.S.-based Comdata customers travelling or hauling in Canada to use their Comchek
Hendrickson production moves up north August 1, 2014 Hendrickson International's Stratford, Ont. plant will be inheriting production of conventional, multi-leaf and taper-leaf medium and heavy duty truck springs after the company a
International layoffs: Round two August 1, 2014 International Truck and Engine Corp. plans to lay off about 500 employees at its Springfield, Ohio, plant on March 5 because of slow truck sales, according to the Associated Pres