Trucks

Cummins, Cat score well on engine satisfaction survey

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Diesel engine competitors Caterpillar and Cummins both ranked highest in satisfying customers with heavy-duty truck engines and transmissions, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.

New Kid on the Block: Isuzu stakes Canadian claim

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Robert Peters has a lofty title and huge ambitions but at the moment, his office is about as nicely decorated as an unfinished vacant apartment.

PAYSTAR 5900i SET-BACK AXLE

International's severe-service truck is built for on/off-road applications

MITSUBISHI’S NEW LINEUP

The 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso medium-duty range includes redesigned class 6/7 FK/FM trucks

Sterling fires Bullet into the market

REDFORD, Mich. -- Sterling Truck says its new class 4-5 Bullet truck, a new chassis-cab vehicle announced in March has begun production. The trucks have already begun arriving in dealerships.

Navistar to build diesel engines in India

CHICAGO -- Navistar has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. of India to produce diesel engines for medium and heavy commercial trucks and buses in that country.

Heavy-duty joint venture garners accolades

VANCOUVER, -- The development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for heavy-duty trucks is not only beneficial to the environment, but to the companies participating as well.

LIGHTWEIGHT FLATBED

Utility introduces new, stronger 4000A flatbed trailer

Longtime NB dealer switches teams

SAINT JOHN -- Bayview Trucks and Equipment, formerly known as a prominent International dealer in New Brunswick, has announced it will now sell Kenworth trucks out of its four locations in Saint John, Fredericton, Sussex, and St. Stephen.

Volvo opens software platform to other parties

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Through a new software standard called AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture), the Volvo Group will open up for new software suppliers.

Dana climbing out of bankruptcy hole

TOLEDO -- Nearly two years after filing for Chapter 11, truck and car parts maker Dana Corp. announced it has obtained fully underwritten commitments for a $2 billion exit financing

Petes rank at top of MD customer satisfaction survey

DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks

Volvo Financial Services opens new Canadian offices

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Financial Services North America recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new office in Aurora, Ont.

And Now to Recap …

NORTH BAY, Ont. -- Goodyear Canada is sort of retreading its 21-year-old plant in this central Ontario city.

ArvinMeritor buys Canadian reman parts company

TROY, Mich. -- Mississauga-based Mascot Truck Parts Ltd., a major remanufacturer of heavy-duty transmissions, drive axle carriers, steering gears and drivelines, has been acquired by Detroit vehicle component supplier ArvinMeritor.