Energy, auto manufacturing lead winners and losers in 2007 August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Despite a perfect storm of challenges including rapid currency appreciation, rising energy costs and a softening US export market, Canada's manufacturing sector managed to stay afloat in 2007, Stats Canada reports.
Contrans overhauls eastern operations August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Income Fund says it is consolidating its eastern Canadian van and flatbed operations together under a single management group.
Ministers, truckers overseas to promote Atlantic Gateway August 1, 2014 NEW DELHI, India -- New Brunswick Transportation Minister Denis Landry is one of several Atlantic politicians and business stakeholders looking at how the Atlantic region can capitalize on one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Daimler Truck companies take over American MD market August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America recorded its strongest-ever market share performance in the U.S. Class 6-7 medium-duty commercial vehicle segments.
Container traffic leads growth at Montreal port August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Buoyed by a sharp increase in container traffic, the Montreal Port Authority's (MPA) consolidated traffic volumes reached a record high in 2007.
Bridgestone-Bandag warranty extends coverage August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire is extending its warranty for the company's premium truck tires and casings, increasing the coverage period for seven years and three retreads.
Meyers buys small Napanee fleet August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- LTL hauler Meyers Transport has acquired family fleet Dickson Transport in Napanee, Ont. The company will be consolidated with the Mortrans division.
Alberta Pete dealer named truckmaker’s best August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Ed Paige and Eddy Stahl, dealer principals of Stahl Peterbilt in Canada were recently named Peterbilt's 2007 Dealer of the Year at the Peterbilt Motors Annual Dealer Meeting.
Federal budget offers a little something for everyone, but is it enough? August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- While the Federation of Canadian Municipalities received its wish for permanent infrastructure funding, the manufacturing industry felt it got the short end of the stick in the federal budget.
U.S. freight tonnage gain signals rebound? August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S. truck tonnage last month surged 5.3 percent -- the largest year-to-year increase since 2005.
TransForce gets recommended dose of dairy August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- The head of Canada's largest dairy processors was recently named to the TransForce Income Fund Board of Trustees.
Mullen slips to close out profitable year August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Like its income trust brethren, the Mullen Group says changes to the federal tax rules for such companies depressed the carrier's latest returns, despite a generally buoyant western market.
TransForce delivers steady results; reconsidering income trust setup August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Canada's largest for-hire carrier says recent changes to how income trusts are taxed taxes and a weakened North American market has its board considering a conversion to a corporate structure.
Navistar re-files lawsuit against Ford August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Navistar International Corp. has re-filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for violating a diesel engine contract in which Ford promised that Navistar would be Ford's primary manufacturer and supplier of V-6 and V-8 diesel engines
Alberta VID maker feeling like a VIP August 1, 2014 CALGARY - There are quite a few products on the market designed to help you shut down your trucks remotely, in the event of a theft or emergency or some such.