Volvo to raise prices 2% August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 29, 2001) -- Volvo Trucks North America announced that its model year 2002 VN, VHD, and other new trucks will be subject to a 2% price increase effective July
CN, CSXI offer new intermodal service August 1, 2014 MONTREAL (May 29, 2001) -- Canadian National and CSX Intermodal introduced a range of new intermodal services connecting major Canadian and United States markets, including five-da
Volvo to supply engines for Internationals August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. (June 4, 2001) -- Navistar International Corp. said it is negotiating a long-term agreement with AB Volvo of Sweden to supply 12-litre to 13-litre engines for its
Richer, iFLEET integrate products August 1, 2014 CALGARY (June 4, 2001) -- Richer Systems Group said it will integrate its product line with iFLEET Inc., a Roswell, Ga., provider of breakdown management software and services.
Dana in long-term supply pact with PACCAR August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio (June 4, 2001) -- Dana Corp. announced a long-term agreement to supply steer axles, drive axles, brakes, driveshafts, and steering shafts as standard equipment on PACC
Cummins halts new engine line August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. will cut at least 500 jobs by mid-2002 and halt development of a new engine line as it continues restructuring. Tim Solso, chairman and CEO of Col
Pete gives 387 GPS option August 1, 2014 DENTON, Texas (June 4, 2001) -- Peterbilt Motors Co. said it has made a new in-dash, GPS-navigation system available for its Model 387 tractor. Made by Alpine, the DVD-based sy
Ontario considers passing-lane ban for trucks August 1, 2014 TORONTO (June 11, 2001) -- An Ontario private member's bill that would ban commercial trucks from the passing lane on the 400 series highways and the QEW has been sent to a legisla
Markel executive honored for safety work August 1, 2014 TORONTO (June 11, 2001) -- Armand Moiny, safety and training services specialist for Markel Insurance Co. of Canada, was presented with the Safety To Motor Transportation Award by
FMCSA extends conspicuity deadline August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2001) -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the deadline for chassis operators to comply with a controversial new conspicu
Court: Scrutiny of truckers out of bounds August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2001) -- The U.S. Court of Appeals last week ruled that the Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation stepped outside the bounds of the law w
Heroic drivers wanted August 1, 2014 TORONTO (June 4, 2001) -- Bridgestone/Firestone Canada launched its annual search for Canada's most valiant truck drivers in an unlikely place last week: downtown Toronto. "This
U.S. lifts ownership restrictions for Mexicans August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2001) -- U.S. President Bush has lifted restrictions on Mexican citizens investing in American truck and bus companies. In a memo released Wednesday,
Volvo Canada president let go August 1, 2014 Due to a company restructuring initiative, Volvo Trucks North America has released Volvo Trucks Canada president Michael O'Connell. Rather than continuing with a separate Canadi
TDS Logistics agrees to buy Mackie Automotive August 1, 2014 LONDON, Ont. (June 13, 2001) -- TDS Logistics Inc., a privately held supplier of logistics and sub-assembly services for the automotive industry, said it has agreed to buy Mackie A