Bridgestone cuts truck tire production August 1, 2014 LAVERGNE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced it will cease passenger and light truck manufacturing at its LaVergne, Tenn., tire plant, and cut the number of commercial truck and bus tires it is producing.
Kriska buys division of BMD; boss says not about capacity August 1, 2014 PRESCOTT, Ont. -- While many fleets are contracting in these tough economic times, Kriska Transportation instead has been quietly growing.
Ontario business groups seek tax change August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- One of the big political buzzwords of the day is change, and the Ontario Trucking Association wants to see some of it in the province's tax system.
Increased container traffic traveling through Prince Rupert August 1, 2014 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. -- Led by a surge in container traffic through the Fairview Terminal, the Port of Prince Rupert handled 10,596,863 tonnes in 2008, a moderate increase over 2007.
Glenncoe Transport to close up shop August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. -- Despite being a profitable operation, the loss of some key customers has pushed regional hauler Glenncoe Transport into its last few months of operation.
Carriers cutting capacity; Pessimism over ’09 worsens August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Going on at least 18 months now, the Canadian freight recession has gloomed the economic outlook for many Ontario fleets. On the bright side, however, fleets are responding to the wilting demand by cutting capacity
Recent truck orders foretell soft start to ’09 August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Heavy-duty truck sales in 2008 fell for the second straight year, to their lowest level since 1992, while Class 8 orders for December were lower than expected.
SPECIAL REPORT: Dealers ponder next move after RigMaster shuts down August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- One of Canada's largest APU manufacturers has been permanently idled, leaving some dealers wondering where to turn for product support.
Shouldn’t he use an air horn? August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Bill Russell, the president and CEO of Celadon Trucking, has been invited to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this Friday, in honor of his company's 15th year as a public company and 24th year in business.
Class 8 orders lowest since ’06; Canada forecast weak August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Class 8 net orders for December 2008 were even softer than estimated, totaling 8,649 units, reports FTR Associates of Nashville, Tenn. in their current North American Commercial Truck and Trailers Outlook service.
Kenworth closes Vancouver Island dealership August 1, 2014 NANAIMO, B.C. -- Inland Kenworth has closed down its Port McNeill facility due to weak demand in the beleaguered forestry sector.
Stimulus spending details emerge; Hwy 407 expansion too August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The federal Conservatives recent budget pledged billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in an effort to stimulate the economy, but only a few projects were actually listed.
Vitran plays it again for Sam August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Vitran Corp., the parent of Canada's second-largest for-hire carrier, has spent years making its presence known in its home province. And now the LTL giant hopes to make a big splash in another Ontario -- this one a little more to the south.
Uncertainty, overcapacity issues like a ‘falling knife’: Analysts August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Forecasting firm FTR Associates painted a picture of a challenging 2009 economic environment, with many uncertainties affecting predictions for the end of this recessio
Wal-Mart checks hybrid trucks off shopping list August 1, 2014 BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is set to test two new types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternatively fueled heavy-duty trucks as part of the company's efforts to having a more sustainable trucking fleet.