Navistar CFO assumes new risk management role August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Navistar International has named Bill Caton, formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer, to the newly-created role of Chief Risk Officer.
A Sterling milestone August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS, Ont. -- Sterling Truck Corporation recently had a silver anniversary of sorts, having its 250,000th truck roll off the production line.
US intermodal giant buys Canuck carrier; signs deal with CF August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- The largest private independent intermodal logistics service provider in North America has agreed to acquire CP Ships Trucking Ltd. (C-Truck) from Hapag-Lloyd.
Truck tonnage bounces back in May August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 0.5 percent in May.
ArvinMeritor buys global reman firm August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has entered into an agreement to acquire Trucktechnic, a major remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation brakes and components, based in Liege, Belgium.
Mullen buys another oil services fleet August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- The Mullen Group has closed its previously announced acquisition of Essential Energy Services Trust's Transport Division, which includes fluid hauling and oilfield transport business units.
Hino opens new T.O. dealer August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Hino Motors Canada has announce the newest member to its national dealer network, Somerville Hino, located in Toronto.
International hikes price tag on new trucks August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Due to commodity prices doubling in the past six months, Navistar International has decided to increase prices on International trucks, effective immediately.
Canuck buck too ‘cheap’ analysts say August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Canadian loonie is likely to rise up to $1.05 US by early next year, and could perhaps climb back to as much as $1.10 sometime thereafter, analysts predict.
SPECIAL REPORT: Prairie fleet takes a step back to move forward August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- A number of negative economic pressures backed Winnipeg Motor Express into a corner, but the carrier says it's confident it will come back out on top after a bit of restructuring.
ArvinMeritor anticipates global growth August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor expects to see stronger financial results in the third fiscal quarter and full fiscal year.
OTA checks in with Ontario fleets August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Starting this month the Ontario Trucking Association will check the industry's pulse using a new tool - a quarterly online business conditions survey.
Vancouver marketing firm hits the brakes on trucking action August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- ActionView International has postponed its move into the trucking business after the Montana outfit it was eyeing filed for Chapter 11.
Westport in decades-long deal with Chinese engine leader August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Alternative engine supplier Westport Innovations of Vancouver has entered a 30-year joint agreement with Weichai Power Co., China's largest heavy-duty engine manufacturer, and Hong Kong Peterson (CNG) Equipment Limited.
Manufacturing values stronger in May August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Current dollar manufacturing sales rose 2.7 percent to $51.4 billion -- This was the largest increase since March 2007 and the fourth increase in five months.