Titanium acquires Xpress Group

BOLTON, ON - Titanium Transportation Group has acquired Xpress Group, a van and flatbed carrier based near Windsor, Ontario. The deal is worth $3.1 million in cash, $420,000 in common shares, and the assumption of about $5.2 million in debt. "This is exactly the type of acquisition we have been waiting for," said Ted Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Titanium. We expect to be able to achieve significant synergies between Titanium and Xpress. In addition, Xpress' customer base complements the cross-border, full truckload division that we have focused on growing."

ThermoKing launches electric APU, connected TRU

ATLANTA, GA - Thermo King unveiled two new products at the North American Commercial Vehicle show, including an electric auxiliary power unit (APU) and a connected trailer refrigeration unit (TRU).

Orbcomm acquires Blue Tree Systems

ROCHELLE PARK, NJ – Orbcomm is acquiring Blue Tree Systems, a provider of transportation management systems. Blue Tree is said to have 300 customers from North America to Europe, Australia,…

Meritor prepares for electrifying future

ATLANTA, GA - Meritor is developing a family of electric drive axles, suspensions, and support systems as it prepares for an era of electrified commercial vehicles.

Stoughton re-enters refrigerated segment

ATLANTA, GA - Stoughton Trailers is returning to the market with a refrigerated trailer, unveiled on Tuesday at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

OTA wants ‘Uber-like’ towing system

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association and Ontario Recovery Group are looking for an app-based electronic call system to help address incidents on the province's 400-Series highways.

Past has a role in Volvo’s vision

ATLANTA, GA - Keith Brandis, Volvo's director - product planning, says the road toward improved connectivity, electro-mobility, and automation also involves looking at the way trucks with older technology operate in developing nations - and exploring how trucks have become the major or only supplier of goods in eight out of 10 communities.

New Jake Brake coming in 2019

ATLANTA, GA -- Jacobs Vehicle Systems is hoping to release its next generation of the Jake Brake in 2019, the company revealed at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show.

Bendix names new CFO

ATLANTA, GA - Bendix has named Stephen Daukaus as vice president - finance and IT, and Chief Financial Officer. He also becomes the newest member of the Bendix Leadership Committee, in a role that replaces the retiring Arnfred Kulenkampff.

Bendix upgrading brakes and electronics

ATLANTA, GA - "Push them in, the wheels spin." It's one of the first things that many driver trainees memorize when learning how to use the yellow tractor protection control valve and red trailer supply valve. Now Bendix is preparing to release a new generation of the controls among a series of new product releases coming in 2018.

Accuride rolls forward with global push

ATLANTA, GA - Accuride expects its deal to acquire German-based Mefro Wheels will close in the fourth quarter of this year, but the maker of wheels and wheel end components is already eyeing further growth around the globe.

Meritor CEO predicts more electrification

ATLANTA, GA -- "There is a sea change in our industry with regard to electrification of the drivetrain," said Jay Craig, CEO of Meritor, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The actual percentage of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that will be fully electric or hybrid electric by 2025, he said, is not as important as the surety that the number will be more than it is today.

eNow harnessing power of the sun

ATLANTA, GA - eNow is ready and eager for a world where solar power turns vehicles into mobile charging stations.

Meet the digital disruptor

ATLANTA, GA - Amidst a show where major topics of conversation included electrification of commercial vehicles and the path to autonomous trucks, one industry exec said the digital supply chain will be the next big breakthrough in trucking productivity.

Eberspaecher showcases emissions controls

ATLANTA, GA - Eberspaecher, best known for its climate control systems, brought its line of exhaust aftertreatment systems to the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle show this year.