Hino, Pete models win truck dealers’ award August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 2011 Hino 268 and Peterbilt Model 384 were named as winners of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year for 2010.
Packaging Waste: ‘If you make it, you take it’ August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Ontario's environment minister says he plans to hold manufacturers of products more responsible for the packaging they produce.
Dry van demand up over 200% last month August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer net orders were up 165 percent in March compared to the same month last year, according to ACT Research.
Isuzu unveils new van; announces Spartan deal for gas trucks August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has unveiled a brand new vocational walk-in van with a body designed by Utilimaster Corp.
Toronto dealer in final of International competition August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Six International brand truck dealer reps went head-to-head last week to highlight their expertise and working knowledge of International brand commercial trucks, including, John White, Western Toronto International Trucks.
Nissan Diesel takes on new name August 1, 2014 IRVING, Tex. -- Nissan Diesel America will now be known as UD Trucks North America.
Reefer carrier turns fleet over to new MX engine August 1, 2014 OLATHE, Kan. -- A reefer carrier in the U.S. has placed an order with Kenworth to replace virtually its entire fleet with 2010 Paccar MX , SCR engines.
Carrier optimism continues upward trend August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- According to the latest Business e-Pulse Survey from the Ontario Trucking Association, optimism among carriers continues to rise and is currently at an all-time high.
Shortening the links August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Unless shippers and transporters are willing to pay for triple-digit oil prices, they might want to start thinking of supply chains closer to home.
ArvinMeritor boosts Canadian content August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- John Nelligan is ArvinMeritor's mew Canadian regional director, North American Field Operations.
TransCore freight rate info based on market transactions August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- To help carriers get an actual read on spot market rates, TransCore is introducing a Truckload Rate Exchange program.
High ceiling for class 8 truck sales in ’11 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- While the deck is tilted for growth this year, experts predict significant heavy-duty truck demand in 2011 as the North American strengthens amid rapidly tightening capacity in the truckload sector.
Atlantic port finds twin in South America August 1, 2014 SAINT JOHN -- The Port of Saint John has been twinned with the Port of Santos, Brazil.
BCTA says tax debate hasn’t focused on facts August 1, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. -- Debate in B.C. over the HST has hit an emotional button for a public that already feels burdened by taxes, the B.C. Trucking Association says good things will come out of the new tax system.
Manufacturing sales keep advancing August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Food and motor vehicle manufacturers led all businesses in March contributing to an overall 1.2 percent increase to $44.5 billion.