Bendix looking to add B.C.-based outfit to its fold August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has revealed plans to acquire the business and related assets of SmarTire Systems.
UPS puts hydraulic hybrids on the road August 1, 2014 ATLANTA -- As part of a public-private partnership to increase the commercial availability and use of alternative fuel vehicles, UPS announced its first purchases of hydraulic hybrid vehicles.
Feds not interested in giving loans to auto sector August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- It seems Canada's auto parts manufacturers and the federal government have different definitions of the word help.
Fastfrate names new president; Tepper to chairman role August 1, 2014 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Logistics, LTL trucking, and rail services provider Consolidated Fastfrate has named Peter Marshall President and CEO of the company and its subsidiaries, effective immediately.
BREAKING NEWS: TransForce shuts down specialized unit August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- TransForce has decided to close Transpel, one of the specialized truckload carriers under its corporate umbrella, todaystrucking.com has learned.
Arvin goes into cost-cutting mode in face of financial crisis August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Citing the global economic downturn as the culprit, ArvinMeritor announced $125 million in cost reduction initiatives, including layoffs of about 1,250 workers in 2009.
Edmonton dealer expands network on its birthday August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- In October, First Truck Centre Edmonton added the Vancouver Freightliner dealership to its network.
GM-Chrysler merger talks on pause August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Merger talks between two struggling auto giants have reportedly reached an impasse and will be placed on temporary hold until after the U.S. presidential elections today.
LNG-FUELLED PETERBILTS August 1, 2014 Three factory-installed LNG configurations available through partnership with Westport Innovations
SPECIAL REPORT: Anatomy of a fleet resurrection August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Prairie hauler Winnipeg Motor Express has been given a new lease on life.
Wagging the trail August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, IND. -- Five leading trailer-industry manufacturers have formed a buying consortium.
Chatham truck plant workers given walking papers August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. -- It hasn't been a good month for Canadian truck builders.
Sask fleet shuttered one year after hitting the road August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The ever-weakening economy has taken out yet another trucking company -- this time, one of the bigger carriers in Saskatchewan.
DHL Express exits U.S. market August 1, 2014 PLANTATION, Fla. -- DHL Express is cutting ties with its domestic U.S. service in an effort to reduce operating costs by more than 80 percent.
Stumbling economy could use infrastructure investment August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The country's premiers met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper this week to discuss the lagging economy and infrastructure might be the key to recovery.