Economy

’07-compliant trucks still not flooding lots, expert says

NEW YORK -- It still may be a couple months before most North American dealers begin stocking up on trucks with new '07-compliant engines, according to the transportation experts at market analyst firm Bear Stearns.

Navistar suspends production of Ford diesel engine

WARRENVILE, Ill. -- Navistar International says it's halting production of the Power Stroke diesel engine that it builds for Ford Motors F-Series pickups because the carmaker has "stopped honoring the terms of agreement under which the engines were built."

BC Inland Kenworth’s Chiarizia to head dealer council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth Truck Co. has named its 2007 Kenworth Service Council, which includes a Canadian chairman.

REMOTE TRUCK MONITORING

PeopleNet adds remote fault-code monitoring to PerformX fleet-management platform.

MAINTAINING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

From the EPA, brief guide on underground diesel tanks

DECISION FACTORS FOR TECHNOLOGY CHOICES

Important considerations for making, using, and buying technologies in the commercial motor vehicle industry

CHOOSING A MECHANIC

The backyard mechanic's price might seem right, but will they stand by their work?

NS plant produces first Canadian-made single tire

WATERVILLE, N.S. -- Michelin's revolutionary wide-base single tire started rolling out of the company's Waterville, N.S. manufacturing plan ahead of schedule. It's just too bad, though, that truckers in the province they're made still can't use them.

Judge tells Navistar to fire up engines for Ford

DETROIT -- Just a few days after halting engine shipments to Ford, a Michigan judge has ordered Navistar International to restart engine production for its biggest customer.

Volvo Mack make Bridgestone tires standard

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America recently selected the Bridgestone R287 as the standard position steer tire for the VN and Volvo VT series of highway trucks.

Go Ouest: TransForce looks for more black gold in oilfields

MONTREAL -- If you need further evidence of where the bulk of this country's wealth is springing from, look no further than the daytimer belonging to TransForce President CEO Alain Bedard of Montreal.

Mullen soars to $1B in revenues

CALGARY -- Mullen Group Income Fund almost doubled its net annual income and revenue on the strength of its booming oilfield trucking operations, the company stated in its 2006 financial report.

ArvinMeritor forms Global Ride Control Business

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor is developing a global ride control businesses as an integral part of the company's overall vehicle stability strategy.

Navistar, Ford agree to new negotiations in engine dispute

CHICAGO -- Feuding business partners Navistar International and Ford Corp. have entered into a consent injunction in which Navistar will continue shipping 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engines to Ford, and the carmaker will pay, without deductions, for each engine.

Oversees exports surging; U.S. trade flat

OTTAWA -- Canadian companies exported a record high $40.8 billion worth of merchandise goods in January while imports slowed, pushing the nation's trade surplus with the world to its highest level in more than a year.