Economy

Mullen Co-CEO steps down

CALGARY -- Mullen Group Co-CEO Pat Powell is resigning from Canada's second-largest trucking company holder, but will remain a director of the Income Fund.

Fantino might scrap media traffic blitzes; says highway safety is no joke

TORONTO -- Ontario's plainspoken police commissioner has had enough of all the roadside lights and TV cameras during vehicle inspection blitzes and has recommended a tougher, no-nonsense approach in catching dangerous drivers.

Former driver sees opportunity in vision loss prevention program

BOSTON -- A former truck driver who lost his vision in a motorcycle accident has launched a program to help educate truckers about their vision they may take for granted.

Dispatch systems provider expands eastern ops

GUELPH, Ont. -- TransPlus Systems Corp., a provider of leading edge transportation dispatch and operations management software technology, has named Daniel Pelletier as their new regional sales representative based in Montreal.

ArvinMeritor launches air systems program

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor Inc.'s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business has introduced its new Meritor All-Makes Air Systems Program.

Swift founder takes back control of trucking giant

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest for-hire carriers, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an entity formed by Jerry Moyes, the company's largest shareholder,

Haldex boss given prestigious industry honor

LAS VEGAS -- Robert "Pete" Joy, president of Haldex Friction Brake, yesterday received the Triangle Award from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its heavy duty market association, the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), during the second annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas.

FMCSA opens comment period on EOBR rule

WASHINGTON -- Comments from truckers and industry stakeholders are being accepted on the proposed regulation to mandate the use of electronic on-board recorders in the U.S.

Clarke makes some moves

HALIFAX -- Clarke Inc. one of Canada's most diversified trucking companies has made three significant investment-related transactions.

Inaugural Rocky Mountain Truck show postponed

TORONTO -- After discussions with key industry stakeholders, Newcom Business Media has announced that the first Rocky Mountain Truck Show is being rescheduled to 2009.

Hendrickson starts building new suspension plant

SOMERSET, Ken. -- Hendrickson officials this week broke ground for a $24.3 million trailer suspension plant in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Freightliner to lay off nearly 2,000 workers

PORTLAND, Ore. -- After laying off around 800 Canadian workers late last year, Freightliner LLC has targeting close to employees in its own backyard for dismissal.

RigMaster offers APU financing

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- RigMaster Power Corp. has announced a new financing partnership for its APUs. Offered by Lease Corporation of America (LCA) and available through RigMaster's extensive dealer network, fin

Westport supplies LNG engines for Aussi green project

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Westport Innovations has been awarded CDN$1.27 million from the Australian Government's Alternative Fuels Conversion Programme (AFCP) for a project to evaluate the use of LNG as a fuel for heavy-duty highway trucks in Australia.

No new perks for truckers on 407

TORONTO -- A new four-year, $40 million rewards program by Ontario's major private highway does not include incentives for commercial vehicles.