The Boys With the Most Toys August 1, 2014 He not only fixes trucks and trailers; Steve Plaskos has a few ideas for fixing the labor shortage too.
Manitoba construction-trucking pioneer passes away August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Marcel Taillieu, a pioneer and innovator in Manitoba's construction industry, died this past weekend. He was 86.
ArvinMeritor brakes for milestone August 1, 2014 PLAINFIELD, Ind., -- ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket business celebrated a key milestone recently with the remanufacture of its 10 millionth brake shoe and 50,000th axle differential carrier at its 275,000 sq. ft. facility in Plainfield, Ind.
Hendrickson parent makes exec changes August 1, 2014 ITASCA, Ill. -- The parent company of truck and trailer suspensions provider Hendrickson announced that John M. Boler is assuming the responsibilities of president and CEO.
CSI Logistics equips Trailcon trailers with tracking solution August 1, 2014 BURNABY, B.C. -- WebTech Wireless has signed a distribution agreement with Trailcon Leasing, allowing customers to track the location of parked trailers as well as goods in transit.
Glasvan opens new Ontario dealership August 1, 2014 ALLISTON, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has opened a new facility in Alliston, Ont.
‘Trash is treasure’ for truckers: Judge August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia Supreme Court threw out a law banning truckers from hauling trash outside of Halifax.
More highway heroes wanted August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber is once again on the hunt for North America's unsung truckers who have who come to the rescue of fellow motorists while on the road.
Cancom Tracking rebranding August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Shaw Communications has announced today the re-branding of its subsidiary companies -- including a name change for its commercial vehicle communications systems business from Cancom Tracking to Shaw Tracking.
11 million reasons to gladhand August 1, 2014 HOLLAND, Mich. -- Sloan Transportation Products, a leading producer of gladhands for the heavy duty marketplace, recently surpassed the 11 million mark in manufactured gladhands.
OTA launches legal defense fund for precedent-setting issues August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association has earmarked $100,000 to a Legal Defense Fund to support legal action on matters with broad precedent implications for the industry at large, says the group.
Truck cops launch S. Ontario truck blitz today August 1, 2014 PEEL, Ont. -- Peel regional police outside of Toronto are launching a truck safety enforcement blitz, staring today, Tues. Oct. 10, 2006.
Dana names general sales manager August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dana Corp. has named Randy Jarvis as general sales manager for original equipment service customers. He will also manage the Dana/Eaton Roadranger marketing relationship for the Dana service parts business.
MAN to increase bid for Swedish rival with additional votes August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- German truckmaker MAN AG moved closer to its goal of creating Europe's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer today when it increased its shares in Swedish rival Scania.
Freightliner honors dealers August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks has announced the recipients of the 2005-2006 ASPIRE Awards for dealers, including a Canadian recipient.