OTA pitches economic strategies, tax incentives to Queen’s Park August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- It's essential that Ontario makes more of an effort to encourage private investment and ensures that the supply chain is reliable and predictable by maintaining investment in highway infrastructure.
Isuzu puts the brakes on car production; up-shifts MD trucks August 1, 2014 IRVINE, Calif -- Falling sales for its SUV and pickup models has led to Isuzu abandoning the passenger car market and light truck market to concentrate on mid-range and medium-duty cabover trucks.
Volvo break records on strength of international sales August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Volvo Group says it wrapped up an "intense" 2007 in which sales and operating income reached record levels.
Sterling fits new HD Detroit under the hood August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Sterling says the new Detroit Diesel DD15 heavy-duty engine is now available for order for on-highway applications in the heavy-duty Sterling Set-Back A-Line and Set-Back L-Line models.
Meritor stands OnGuard for anti-collision technology August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems says its new OnGuard collision safety system will revolutionize the North American truck market.
Air-Weigh blends business with Canadian distributor August 1, 2014 EUGENE, Ore. -- Chameleon Transportation Systems (CTS) has partnered with Air-Weigh, to become the exclusive Canadian distributor for the scale company.
Newest International highway truck stands alone August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- If Spiderman hauled freight, this is what he'd drive.
Hino Canada president rocks & rolls back to Tokyo August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada President Hiroyuki Omori is moving back to Japan to take on a new assignment with Hino Motors Ltd. in Tokyo.
Purolator launches ‘direct-to-store distribution’ service August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Purolator Courier's recently opened Global Supply Chain Services facility in Richmond, B.C. will open up the world to Canadian businesses, says the company.
Built to Order: Western Star offers do-it-yourself custom job August 1, 2014 HENDERSON, Colo. -- With a bit of help from an expert truck customiser, Western Star is developing a show truck that you'll be able to park in your driveway.
Volvo, Mack scrap freight charges for emergency overnight parts August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America and subsidiary Mack Trucks say they've eliminated freight charges in most cases for shipments of emergency replacement parts from its parts distribution centers (PDCs).
Sterling-Fuso unite light truck businesses August 1, 2014 REDFORD, MICH. - Daimler Trucks North America has established a new Light Commercial Vehicle Team, combining the resources of its Sterling Truck Class 3-5 lines and Mitsubishi Fuso brand low cab-over engine (LCOE) operations in North America.
Bendix hitches up with another trailer manufacturer August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems continued its emphasis on its trailer product offerings and inked a long-term agreement with Dorsey Trailer.
Saskatchewan upgrades to toll free service for truckers August 1, 2014 SASKATOON -- A new Saskatchewan toll-free telephone number was officially launched to make it easier for truckers and commercial carriers to get regulation information and technical advice.
Canada’s trade surplus dips to pre-Y2K levels August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world shrank to its lowest level in nine years in December, as exports declined and imports edged up.