OmniTRAX names Chase president August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG - Canadian transport management firm OmniTRAX Canada has hired former Kleysen Group senior VP, Brad Chase, to be the new president of the company.
Retread now, or sell with prices high: RTA August 1, 2014 FALLS CHURCH, Va. - There a severe shortage of retreadable truck tires as another round of tire price hikes hit this month, according to the Retread Tire Association.
Yanke thinks global; invests $20 million local August 1, 2014 REGINA -- This city's ambitiously titled "Global Transportation Hub" just took a big step toward living up to its name.
Cummins chief Solso to retire; Linebarger to take charge August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The Board of Directors of Cummins says that Tim Solso, 64, the Company's chairman and CEO since 2000, will retire at the end of the year.
Big Freight makes big purchase of warehouser August 1, 2014 STEINBACH, Man. -- Big Freight System is continuing its transformation into a diversified supply-chain-management business with the acquisition of Winnipeg-based Paramount Storage.
Hino green lights B20 biodiesel August 1, 2014 NOVI, Mich. - The complete line of Hino Trucks is now approved to use up to B20 biodiesel.
Truck demand still constrained by capacity August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. - While demand for commercial vehicles continues to be solid across all segments of the commercial vehicle market, the industry's ability to build continues to constrain demand
Contrans bets on flatbed with another fleet purchase August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group announced today that it has acquired the flatbed trucking business of Aim Transportation Systems of Hamilton, Ont.
Mack’s John Slotegraaf: 1938-2011 August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- A sign that hung in John Slotegraaf's shop for almost 45 years read: "If you want to kill time, try working it to death."
Manufacturing slips again; inventories rise August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Manufacturing continues to remain relatively flat since January 2011, reports Stats Canada.
HD truck order backlog eases; but availability still tight August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After increasing for nine consecutive months, the North American Class 8 backlog slid ever-so-slightly, but slid nonetheless, by just under 1 percent in June.
PeopleNet acquired by Trimble August 1, 2014 SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Wireless fleet management provider Trimble has signed an agreement to acquire PeopleNet.
Reinhardt leaves Meritor; Bowes to take over Truck division August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. - Carsten Reinhardt, formerly chief operating officer for Meritor, has left to pursue other opportunities, the company reports.
Canada price pressure eases after May peak August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - After hitting an eight-year high in May, inflation yielded somewhat in June, while consumers bought more than was expected.
Former Dynamex boss following yellow brick roadway to YRC August 1, 2014 KANSAS CITY - It's becoming apparent why James L. Welch, the former head of TransForce's recently acquired Dynamex arm, announced his resignation earlier the week.