New truck orders better than expected: Market analyst August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Preliminary data for both heavy-duty and class 5-7 truck orders shows better-than-expected results in May thanks to international exports.
Exports, imports stabilize after strong March August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise trade imports declined in April, while there was little change in exports, reports Stats Canada.
Mack rolls out MP8 at N. American Performance Tour August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS -- Mack Trucks is bringing its 2007-2008 product line up to its customers on the Mack Performance Tour.
Sterling rolls out its lightest truck model August 1, 2014 REDFORD, Mich. -- Sterling Truck has expanded its growing light commercial vehicles line with the introduction of the new class 3 Sterling 360 -- the lightest product in Sterling's full range of trucks.
Auto parts drag shipments down again August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Following a strong three percent gain in March, manufacturing shipments edged back down in April by 0.6 percent to an estimated $49.7 billion.
High Five: Pete rolls out newest class 5 conventional August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt Motors has officially introduced the new Model 325, its first vehicle dedicated to the specific needs of the Class 5 market.
Bison buys Glenncoe fleets August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Bison is venturing into the mountains. The Winnipeg-based transport carrier, Canada's 13th largest, has announced the acquisitions of Glenncoe Transport of Kelowna and its subsidiary Winfield Motor Freight Inc.
Nitrogen inflation improves tread life, fuel economy: Study August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Recent research conducted and funded by nitrogen tire inflation proponent and equipment supplier, Vancouver-based DREXAN, showed improvement in both tire tread life and vehicle fuel economy in a long-haul trucking fleet.
Fuller given VP title at Great Dane August 1, 2014 SAVANNAH, Ga. - Great Dane Trailers says that Brandie Fuller has been promoted to vice-president of marketing.
Loonie putting forestry at risk: Industry group August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The head of the Forest Products Association of Canada called on the Bank of Canada to more fully consider broad economic and regional factors, including the rapid rise of the Canadian dollar, in its decision making.
Merchandise trade continues to tumble August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise imports and exports declined in May for the second consecutive month after both reached record levels in March.
Trailers parked, new trailer shipments down in ’07 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind.-The sluggish U.S. economy is to blame for a slowdown in the number of trailers being shipped to North American trailer dealers, according to trailer OEMs and industry analysts.
Roadranger reman offerings now include MD transmissions August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has made remanufactured, medium-duty manual transmissions with genuine Fuller components available for the first time at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) dealerships throughout North America.
Navistar-GM medium-duty takeover talks heat up August 1, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- The rumored sale of GM's medium-duty truck lineup to Navistar International could get done by the end of this month, local media reports.
Ground broken for new Paccar engine facility August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Paccar executives put shovel to dirt this week during a groundbreaking ceremony for Paccar's new $400 million engine facility and technology center near Columbus, Miss.