Eaton consolidates auto, truck divisions August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. is in the process of combining its auto and truck groups into one unit.
A Western Star brew-ha-ha August 1, 2014 GUELPH, Ont. -- Quick. What do Pamela Anderson and Western Star trucks have in common? And no, it has nothing to do with bodies.
Trucking turning point nearing: Analysts August 1, 2014 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- The market for commercial vehicles is expected to pick back up next year as the economy trends up, but a return to the record-breaking sales of a few years ago is not anywhere in sight, according to the latest report from Polk & Co.
Improving economy leading freight recovery: Analyst August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Trucking activity has always been one of the most accurate barometers for economic performance, but the reverse can also be true.
Truck suppliers predict better times ahead August 1, 2014 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Heavy-duty manufacturers and suppliers are becoming more optimistic about business, according to a quarterly survey of members by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association.
From the No Kidding File: Trucks bring money August 1, 2014 ALBANY, N.Y. -- An organization called the Capitol Hill Research Center (CHRC) just released the results of a study designed to see what curtailing truck traffic would do to a community's wealth, and the answer is as plain as the nose on your Pete.
May manufacturing drops to lowest level in a decade August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales fell another 6 percent to $38.4 billion in May, the lowest level since November 1998, reports Stats Canada.
Siding Aluminum: Truck suppliers look for materials savings August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- More aluminum on trucks increases fuel efficiency while at boosting payload capacity says the chairman of the Aluminum Association's Auto & Light Truck Group and marketing ground transportation director for Alcoa.
Volvo and Mack on schedule for 2010 production August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Progress is continuing on schedule for the production start of customer EPA 2010 trucks from Mack and Volvo.
UAP signs deal to expand parts network August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- UAP has entered into a binding agreement with Uni-Select, and its subsidiary Palmar, to acquire a number of Palmar Truck Parts locations.
Wabash gets $35 million investment lifeline August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A private equity investment fund is investing $35 million in Wabash National.
Navistar, ArvinMeritor lock up axle agreement August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill.-- Navistar and ArvinMeritor have agreed to a new long-term supply deal that ensures Meritor axles are now standard on International medium-duty trucks and buses.
A Canadian comeback on the horizon? August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Bank of Canada's quarterly monetary report predicts economic growth to turn positive in the third quarter this year, after posting negative results since the last quarter of 2008.
Q2 sales growth trails off August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer sales in the U.S. had a strong second quarter, but a slow June minimized the growth.
Arvin says drum brakes meet stop distance reg changes August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Truck components and systems manufacturer ArvinMeritor is touting its Meritor Q Plus drum brakes to meet the stringent stop distance braking standard issued last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.