Truck production rate hits bottom August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Declines in year-to-year truck orders will continue into the first quarter of 2010, but the worst truck-building rates are over and will start growing slowly this third quarter.
Canada exports, imports slip August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- After summer gains, Canada's merchandise exports and imports both fell in August.
International dealer cuts ribbon at new B.C. facility August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- Harbour International Trucks unveiled its newest location at 19880-96th Ave. in Langley, B.C. last week.
YRC wins credit extension August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- YRC Worldwide, one of the world's largest LTL carriers, has been given yet another lifeline by lenders.
BCTA lobbies for industry friendly tax measures August 1, 2014 VICTORIA -- As the B.C. government makes plans for next year's budget the B.C. Trucking Association made sure the trucking industry's concerns will be considered.
Slow ‘n steady for Canadian manufacturing sales August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Manufacturing sales declined slightly in August, by 2.1 to $40.9 billion, following a 5.2 percent gain in July.
Canadian trucking rates bottoming out August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Freight rates in Canada shouldn't fall any further this year as the economy slowly works itself out of recession, according to the latest stats from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).
Cat names new chief exec August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill -- Douglas Oberhelman will become Caterpillar's chief executive officer, starting July 2010.
Truck buyers most satisfied with Pete’s midrange lineup August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt Motors ranks highest in the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Medium Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.
Volvo, Mack merge under one corporate roof August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- It was probably inevitable, but Volvo Group's North American truck operations of Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America will be merged into a single organization.
New group aims to reduce backhaul pain August 1, 2014 LAWRENCEVILLE, N. J. -- Here's a club you'll want to join, it's called Empty Miles.
Cummins makes exec appointments August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Engine maker Cummins has promoted Lori Thompson to vice president of the truck and bus OEM business and Lori Cobb to vice president of North and Central America distribution.
Survey: MD market gaps leaves truck buyers uncertain August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- The recent shakeup of North America's medium-duty truck market has left midrange buyers undecided about which brand they plan to purchase to replace discontinued models from Chevrolet, GMC Trucks and Sterling.
MitFuso goes with DD BluTec for 2010 August 1, 2014 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America will equip its EPA 2010-emissions compliant commercial trucks with BlueTec technology from Detroit Diesel.
More truckers thinking the worst is over August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- As the fourth quarter opened in Canada nearly 20 percent more of Ontario's trucking population figured the economy had hit rock bottom.