First MaxxForce big bore delivered to fleet August 1, 2014 NORTH MANKATO, Minn. -- The first International MaxxForce big bore engine was presented in a ceremony at North Central International, the truckermaker's newest dealership in North Mankato, Minn
BREAKING NEWS: Al’s Cartage shuts its doors August 1, 2014 KITCHENER, Ont. -- A fixture fleet in Ontario has gone broke.
Truck fender maker sees growth in Canada August 1, 2014 BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. -- A U.S.-based provider of poly truck fenders and accessories belives it can achieve 500 percent growth in Canada this year.
Sterling cuts over 700 jobs from Canadian plant August 1, 2014 ST. THOMAS, Ont. -- The hurting North American vehicle production sector and depressed truck-hauling industry has caused Sterling Truck to lay off 720 workers at its St. Thomas, Ont. truck assembly plant.
Cat breaks profit record despite NA market slump August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill. -- Who needs highway engines?
Retreads leave greener footprint: Study August 1, 2014 AYLESBURY, UK -- Retreads are more environmentally friendly than new tires, a new study in Europe has found.
Transport costs bringing manufacturing back home: Shippers August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Trends in global shipping could affect freight shipments in North America, as rising transportation costs are causing some companies to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
B.C. and Ontario score federal infrastructure funding August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- B.C. and Ontario are being backed by the federal government for major highway improvements, with a total price tag of about $6.5 billion announced yesterday.
Green trend continues to grow but cost still an obstacle for some August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Interest in the environment is continuing to grow in the trucking community, according to a recent survey.
GM to expand car capacity after pickup plant closure August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. -- The boss of the Canadian Auto Workers Union says GM employees can "breathe a sigh of relief" now that the union and automaker have struck a deal to increase capacity at a car assembly plant in Oshawa
U.S. economy keeping head above water: report August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Say what you want about the U.S. economy, but it simply refuses to be tagged with the 'R' word. No, not 'recovery.' Recession.
Come ‘on Down: Isuzu Canada pitches zero-percent financing August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Early this week, the financial arm of GM told the world that they weren't going to finance vehicle leasing in Canada. It's a result, they said, of credit conditions south of the border.
Forestry ponders whether energy surcharges will stick August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Forestry giant Tembec Inc. has announced a second hefty fuel surcharge this month; and the industry is closely watching the reaction of its customer base.
Delphi, Pete say fuel cell APU a success August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Delphi and Peterbilt have successfully demonstrated a Delphi solid oxide fuel cell auxiliary power unit powering a Peterbilt Model 386 truck's "hotel" loads.
Bendix air disc brakes now on Volvo-Mack August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo and Mack models now include Bendix heavy-duty air disc brakes.