Webasto uses Truck World, YouTube to spread word August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- One of the most innovative idle-reduction companies in the business is taking advantage of Truck World 2008 in Toronto to highlight products specifically aimed at Canadian truckers.
Volvo to roll out hybrid refuse trucks next year August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Two new Volvo hybrid refuse trucks will be tested in regular daily operations in Sweden by refuse collection firms Renova and Ragn-Sells.
MACK PINNACLE RAWHIDE August 1, 2014 New Rawhide Edition is an axle-forward tractor with style and comfort
Bridgestone Bandag rolls out ‘one stop shop’ August 1, 2014 MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Bridgestone has folded together its Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton businesses and the recently acquired Bandag retreading operation into a single operating unit, the company announced.
ArvinMeritor to spin off light-duty business August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has announced a plan to spin off its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business to its shareholders
Manac resumes parts distribution August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- In order to better meet customer needs, Manac has resumed the distribution of genuine parts at its service centers in Boucherville and Mississauga as well as at its parts counter in St. Nicolas, near Quebec City.
Truck orders crawl upwards; but no sign of recovery yet August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Preliminary North American truck orders in April show that class 8 demand is modestly better than expected, while medium-duty is on an incline, reports the transportation division at analyst firm Bear Stearns.
Titan Trailer opens ‘green’ plant expansion August 1, 2014 DELHI, Ont. - The recent 37,000 sq-ft addition to the Titan Trailers Inc. head office and factory includes a newly expanded home for the company's in-house research and development engineering team.
ArvinMeritor bills for commodity price increases August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- In an effort to offset the surging cost of steel and oil, ArvinMeritor is introducing a new, monthly commodity surcharge starting June 1, 2008.
US tank trailer maker signs up Canadian distributor August 1, 2014 CALEDON, Ont. -- Portland-based tank and trailer manufacturer Beall Corp. announced that Krohnert Industries of Toronto will be the company's product distributor for Canada, effective today.
Mack plugs in to new service technology August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks has introduced a new process called MVASIST to provide customers with faster, more accurate service estimates and write-ups when their trucks need service.
Hino planning for growth August 1, 2014 WILLIAMSTOWN, W. Va. -- Hino Motors may have recently ended production at its California assembly plant, but that doesn't mean the medium-duty truckmaker is planning on slowing down in the U.S.
Hino gets a home in B.C. August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada is opening a new dealership aimed at serving the needs of the Fraser Valley in B.C.