http://www.trucknews.com/headlines.aspx Latest industry news headlines from Truck News en-us Copyright ?2013 Business Information Group. All rights reserved. http://www.trucknews.com/rss/ news Fri, 24 May 2013 13:39:49 -0400 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:39:49 -0400 TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared... http://www.trucknews.com/news/canadian-freight-index-dips-in-april-transcore-link-logistics/1002346018/?ref=rss&ctid=1002346018 http://www.trucknews.com/news/canadian-freight-index-dips-in-april-transcore-link-logistics/1002346018/?ref=rss&ctid=1002346018 Truck News news Fri, 24 May 2013 13:31:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA... http://www.trucknews.com/news/ooida-files-second-complaint-against-fmcsa-over-safety-records/1002345475/?ref=rss&ctid=1002345475 http://www.trucknews.com/news/ooida-files-second-complaint-against-fmcsa-over-safety-records/1002345475/?ref=rss&ctid=1002345475 Truck News news Fri, 24 May 2013 09:13:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net... http://www.trucknews.com/news/trailer-orders-bounce-back-after-weak-march-act-research-report/1002345420/?ref=rss&ctid=1002345420 http://www.trucknews.com/news/trailer-orders-bounce-back-after-weak-march-act-research-report/1002345420/?ref=rss&ctid=1002345420 Truck News news Fri, 24 May 2013 08:42:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division. http://www.trucknews.com/news/competition-watch-celadon-acquires-hyndman-transport/1002344998/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344998 http://www.trucknews.com/news/competition-watch-celadon-acquires-hyndman-transport/1002344998/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344998 Truck News news Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar International has nearly completed the integration of all product development activities at its Melrose Park Test Center and Engine Plant. http://www.trucknews.com/news/navistar-brings-engineering-groups-together-at-revamped-melrose-park-facility/1002344991/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344991 http://www.trucknews.com/news/navistar-brings-engineering-groups-together-at-revamped-melrose-park-facility/1002344991/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344991 Truck News news Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating Flo as a SKF LBU System House for both Lincoln and SKF brands. In November, Flo reached an agreement with SKF LBU to... http://www.trucknews.com/news/flo-components-becomes-first-skf-lbu-system-house-for-lincoln-skf-brands-in-canada/1002344388/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344388 http://www.trucknews.com/news/flo-components-becomes-first-skf-lbu-system-house-for-lincoln-skf-brands-in-canada/1002344388/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344388 Truck News news Thu, 23 May 2013 15:20:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Precision Specialized Division (PSD) has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Hauling Job of the Year Award. PSD, a Woodbridge, Ont.-based heavy haul company, is the first Canadian company in... http://www.trucknews.com/news/canadian-heavy-hauler-wins-sc-ras-hauling-job-of-the-year-award/1002344368/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344368 http://www.trucknews.com/news/canadian-heavy-hauler-wins-sc-ras-hauling-job-of-the-year-award/1002344368/?ref=rss&ctid=1002344368 Truck News news Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News LISLE, Ill. -- In a meeting with trade press journalists this evening, Troy Clarke, head of Navistar International, spoke candidly about the company’s recent challenges and the reasons he thinks it has turned the corner. http://www.trucknews.com/news/navistar-ceo-promises-improved-product-quality-increased-market-share/1002342395/?ref=rss&ctid=1002342395 http://www.trucknews.com/news/navistar-ceo-promises-improved-product-quality-increased-market-share/1002342395/?ref=rss&ctid=1002342395 Truck News news Thu, 23 May 2013 01:45:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim Toronto Auto Auction has appointed Cindy McCrystal as specialty manager. McCrystal is now responsible for the account management of Manheim Toronto’s truck, equipment and highline sales for new and existing... http://www.trucknews.com/news/manheim-toronto-auto-auction-appoints-new-specialty-manager/1002341632/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341632 http://www.trucknews.com/news/manheim-toronto-auto-auction-appoints-new-specialty-manager/1002341632/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341632 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Arrow Transportation Systems has purchased Toronto-based Degama Systems’ Transportation Management Software (DTMS) solution. http://www.trucknews.com/news/arrow-transportation-buys-degamas-transportation-management-software/1002341605/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341605 http://www.trucknews.com/news/arrow-transportation-buys-degamas-transportation-management-software/1002341605/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341605 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska. http://www.trucknews.com/news/competition-watch-kriska-appoints-johnathan-wahba-coo/1002341600/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341600 http://www.trucknews.com/news/competition-watch-kriska-appoints-johnathan-wahba-coo/1002341600/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341600 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News OTTAWA, Ont. -- A group made up of shippers from the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA) and motor carriers from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) met in Toronto this month with the goal of opening a mutually beneficial... http://www.trucknews.com/news/ota-cita-join-forces-to-create-best-practices-guide-for-shippers-carriers/1002341442/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341442 http://www.trucknews.com/news/ota-cita-join-forces-to-create-best-practices-guide-for-shippers-carriers/1002341442/?ref=rss&ctid=1002341442 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 14:29:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The Road Today Truck Show is back for its fifth instalment this weekend with a change of venue. The show will be held at the Soccer Centre (1495 Sandalwood Parkway E at Dixie/Sandalwood) in Brampton May 25-26.  ... http://www.trucknews.com/news/road-today-truck-show-coming-to-brampton-this-weekend/1002340460/?ref=rss&ctid=1002340460 http://www.trucknews.com/news/road-today-truck-show-coming-to-brampton-this-weekend/1002340460/?ref=rss&ctid=1002340460 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer has produced its 50,000th dry van trailer at its Glade Spring, Va. manufacturing plant. http://www.trucknews.com/news/utility-produces-50-000th-dry-van-trailer-at-virginia-plant/1002339458/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339458 http://www.trucknews.com/news/utility-produces-50-000th-dry-van-trailer-at-virginia-plant/1002339458/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339458 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 08:45:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting its 13th annual charity BBQ for customers, suppliers, community and family members at its head office in Winnipeg May 29. http://www.trucknews.com/news/maxim-truck-and-trailer-to-host-13th-annual-charity-bbq-next-week/1002339036/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339036 http://www.trucknews.com/news/maxim-truck-and-trailer-to-host-13th-annual-charity-bbq-next-week/1002339036/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339036 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders remained above 20,000 units for a seventh consecutive month in April, rising to their second highest volume in sixteen months, according to the latest figures form ACT Research. April Class 8 net orders totalled... http://www.trucknews.com/news/class-8-orders-hit-second-highest-volume-in-16-months-act-research/1002339035/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339035 http://www.trucknews.com/news/class-8-orders-hit-second-highest-volume-in-16-months-act-research/1002339035/?ref=rss&ctid=1002339035 Truck News news Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:00 -0400 Truck News : Headline News