Cummins Fleetguard wins truck writers award August 1, 2014 TAMPA, Fla. -- North American trucking journalists have awarded Cummins Filtration's Fleetguard line of fuel and oil filters as the top Technical Achievement for 2006.
Dodge rams full speed into commercial market August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Dodge is expanding its commercial truck presence with the launch of the all-new, "big rig styled" 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, revealed yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show.
CN strike enters third day; Railway says disruption ‘illegal’ August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Just two days in, the labor battle between CN and 2,800 conductors and yard-service employees has turned bitter, with the railroad already threatening to sue union leaders over what it says is an "illegal" strike.
Worldwide imports, exports rise to record highs in ’06 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise exports to the world hit a record annual high in 2006, even though shippers saw the first decline in exports to the U.S. in three years.
Bite taken out of national cow herd August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- After the first full year the U.S. border has been open to live cattle shipments since 2003, Canada's national cattle herd plunged by 515,000 head in 2006.
Atlantica concept dismissed as ‘myth’: policy group August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- The concept of a mega trade and transportation corridor in Atlantic Canada and Maritime U.S. is being written off by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, a leftwing think tank that claims to have a "progressive" point of view.
Monthly shipments round off year on a plus August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canadian manufacturers ended 2006 on a positive note as factory shipments in December increased for the second month in a row thanks to strength in the transportation equipment sector.
Dodge unveils vanguard of commercial vans August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Dodge has lifted the curtains on what it says is a new standard in the full-size commercial van market with the new 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
CN strike starting to sting; Plants closing over rail disruption August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Several large manufactures and shippers -- from auto makers in Ontario to lumber mills in B.C. -- have shut down facilities because of service disruptions and delays with CN Rail.
Chrysler announces massive cuts; Exec muses corporate split August 1, 2014 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- North America's largest car and truck maker says 13,000 Chrysler workers will lose their jobs over the next three years, including 2,000 in Canada.
GM in talks for Chrysler takeover: Reports August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- The struggling North American vehicle division of DaimlerChrysler AG could be bought by a rival Big Three carmaker, a source close to the situation told media recently.
Volvo pitches $1B for Nissan Diesel August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- AB Volvo has made a move to acquire the balance of Japan's Nissan Diesel in an attempt to deepen its footprint in the Asian market.
Alta dealer named 2006 Kenworth Dealer of Year August 1, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Edmonton Kenworth is the best truck dealer in North America, according to the truckmaker.
Tories to table back-to-work bill for CN strike; union refuses to ‘cool off’ August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The feds have seen enough of the 12-day CN strike that's crippled several manufacturing sectors and the government now says the "legislation is ready" to force them back to work.
CN strike halts auto ops again; Liberals to support back-to-work bill August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS -- Ford Motor Co. of Canada says it had to once again close its St. Thomas manufacturing plant because of the ongoing strike between CN Rail and 2,800 conductors and switchyard workers.