Nexiq Technologies rolls out eTechnician software combo July 22, 2016 ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Nexiq Technologies rolled out the latest release of eTechnician recently, which now includes two PC-based software applications— eTechnician Heavy Duty Standard (HDS) and eTechnician Light and Medium…
Maxion Wheels rolls out five-year warranty on on commercial vehicle steel wheels July 22, 2016 NOVI, Mich. — Maxion Wheels announced recently that it is introducing a five-year standard warranty with its MaxCoat Extra multi-layer finish on the company’s hub-piloted single and wide-base tubeless disc steel…
Transportation Dana Holding Corp. to change name to Dana Incorporated July 22, 2016 MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. announced this week that beginning August 1, it will change the company name to Dana Incorporated. Dana says that this change was made to better…
Business Management TransForce posts Q2 results July 22, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce’s Q2 earnings were affected by the slowing Canadian economy and weakness in the North American freight market. The company reported adjusted net income of $54.9 million…
Mack Trucks gives business update, provides details on new DME-fuelled trucks preview image Sustainability Mack Trucks gives business update, provides details on new DME-fuelled trucks July 21, 2016 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Despite the soft market, there are plenty of positives surrounding Mack Trucks this year. That was the message executives of Mack Trucks gave to trucking journalists…
Business Management Mullen Group positioning for oil and gas recovery July 21, 2016 OKOTOKS, Alta. — The time has come to start preparing for a recovery in the oil and gas segment and to position Mullen Group for growth. That was a message…
Business Management Mullen Group grows profits despite “pretty deep recession” in Alberta July 21, 2016 OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group posted second quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, even on shrinking trucking revenues. Total revenue came in at $247 million, down 13.3% from last year’s…
Don’t Fight the ELD Mandate preview image Regulations Don’t Fight the ELD Mandate July 20, 2016 David Bradley tells attendees of the OTA Council Summit what small fleets are missing when they fight against the ELD mandate.
Equipment Trailer orders declined in June July 20, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer net orders fell 10% in June, to 11,900 units, according to the latest figures from FTR. Orders were 56% off last June’s pace, marking the weakest…
P.S.I. inks distribution deal for new aero system preview image P.S.I. inks distribution deal for new aero system July 20, 2016 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has announced an investment in a new aerodynamic system from Plasma Stream Technologies. P.S.I. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with…
Human Resources Volvo names new senior v.p. of sales July 20, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has named Jeff Lester its new senior vice-president of sales. Lester will take over the new role Aug. 1 and will lead the…
Equipment Shell to bring PC-11 oils to market early July 19, 2016 New category a proposal no more, Shell says, as it launches CK-4 engine oils
Business Management US truck tonnage declined in June July 19, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage dropped 1.5% in June, but was 2.1% stronger year-over-year, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The decrease followed…
Home Hardware once again shines at Ontario championships preview image Health & Safety Home Hardware once again shines at Ontario championships July 18, 2016 Shawn Matheson named Grand Champion after taking hotly contested tandem-tandem category
Transportation How trucking eats its young July 18, 2016 ‘Work the first two weeks without pay and then we’ll pay you 10 cents per mile while training.’ That was an offer made to a newly licensed driver…
