Economy

Purolator wins Olympic bid

VANCOUVER -- Purolator just became official courier to some of the fastest people on earth.

Trimac’s growth a regional divide

CALGARY -- Trimac Income Fund reported financial results for 2007 with revenue growth limited by a decline in certain markets.

Truck repos increase significantly in ’07

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks in the U.S. increased 110 percent in 2007 compared with 2006, according to Nassau Asset Management's NasTrac Quarterly Index.

ATA looks to remedy snow-removal concerns

HARTFORD, Conn. -- In response to a proposed law that would penalize truckers who fail to remove snow and ice off of their vehicles,

Thermo King given top supplier award

MINNEAPOLIS -- Thermo King Corporation was recently recognized by SYSCO Corporation, North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, as its Transportation Capital Equipment 2007 Operations Supplier of the Year.

Goodyear tops ‘most admired’ list

AKRON, Ohio -- Fortune magazine has recognized Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as the world's most admired motor vehicle parts company.

Winnipeg show & shine to feature tons of glitz

WINNIPEG -- The Winnipeg Truck Show will have 30 of the best show trucks anywhere prepped and ready for display on Edmonton Street.

Wabash hires COO

LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Wabash National announced the appointment of Joseph M. Zachman to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its executive management team, effective immediately.

Canadian Freightliner dealers show strong at awards

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks announced its 2007 ASPIRE Award winners, including a handful of Canadian franchises.

MTA looks to Big Freight for leadership

WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba Trucking Association's 28-member Board of Directors elected Earl Coleman of Big Freight Systems as president for the 2008/2009 term.

Counterfeit crusader elected to MEMA board

ELYRIA, Ohio - A new ally has been recruited in the battle against knockoff truck parts.

Alberta Transportation takes on life of its own

EDMONTON -- While there was no change in who is running Alberta following the province's recent election, how the province will be run is a different story.

Navistar nets new VP

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar Parts recently hired on Joe Kory as vice-president of Global Distribution Operations, in an effort to bolster customer service.

Telematics market ripe for growth

TORONTO -- After experiencing lukewarm initial growth, the North American commercial vehicle telematics market appears poised to experience a second wave of technology innovations, application penetration and market growth, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.

PeopleNet boosts presence in eastern Canada

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Onboard truck communications supplier PeopleNet announced a major effort to serve French speaking markets in North America, including a French version of PeopleNet BLU and the appointment of Richard Budzyn as an account manager.