Penske opens doors to modern Quebec facility August 1, 2014 QUEBEC CITY — Penske Truck Leasing cut the ribbon at a brand new 18,000 sq ft facility in Quebec City. The new state-of-the-art location, located on 2824 Rue Einstein, Ste-Foy,…
Cummins wins prestigious industry award August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Engine maker Cummins Inc. has received the highly acclaimed Diesel Progress Newsmaker of the Year award during a ceremony at the Cummins Corporate Office Building (COB) in Columbus, Ind.
Truck sales expected to decline further, but fleet capacity should tighten: Analyst August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Truckmakers are starting to realize that class 8 trucks sales could get worse in early 2008 before getting better, says a tier-one supplier to truck OEMs.
Paccar Readies Engine for Kenworth & Pete August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Paccar, parent company of both Kenworth and Peterbilt, is quickly moving forward with the North Americanization of the European 12.9-liter engine that will be offered in its trucks here in 2010.
Horton appoints new president and CEO August 1, 2014 ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Horton Holding, a provider of fan drives, fans and suspension products, has appointed David Adams as president and CEO of the company and all subsidiary divisions.
Truck-Lite taps new Canadian sales director August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Truck-Lite has hired Ken Irwin to be the lighting company's new Area Director for Canada.
Navistar buys GM’s medium duty biz August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- It's a done deal. After eight months of discussions, General Motors has agreed to sell its medium-duty truck division to Navistar International -- the North American market leader in class 5 to 7 trucks.
20,000-LB LIFT AXLE August 1, 2014 Hendrickson improves the steerable Paralift, now lighter and more adjustable, a boon to truck owners and body-builders
Cummins names head of Emissions Solutions biz August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Engine maker Cummins has named Srikanth Padmanabhan its newest vice president and president of its Emission Solutions unit.
Canuck Grote boss celebrates 30 years August 1, 2014 MADISON, Ind. -- He was once on the verge of playing in the NHL. Today, Eric Morris is celebrating his 30-year anniversary with truck LED supplier Grote.
International debuts Advantage program for truck buyers August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine believes that support for customers doesn't end when the truck is driven off of the dealer's lot.
Mack Trucks appoints new President and CEO August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Paul Vikner, the longtime president and CEO of Mack Trucks has been appointed to the truckmaker's board of directors. Suceeding him as president and CEO will be Dennis R. Slagle, effective April 1, 2008.
J.D. Power presents dealer service award to Sterling August 1, 2014 REDFORD, Mich. -- For the second time in four years, Sterling Truck has been given the 2007 Heavy Duty Truck Service Award by J.D. Power and Associates.
Mack adds to export personnel August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks revealed Matthew Walsh has been named vice-president - export for its International Operations business, effective immediately.
Kinedyne taps Canadian sales manager August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Cargo control equipment supplier Kinedyne Canada, has promoted Robert Spooner to the newly created position of national sales manager of Cargo Control Sales, effective immediately.