Kenworth names 2007 parts council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has unveiled the list of its 2007 Kenworth Parts Council members, including Canadians Jo Frost, of Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alta.; and Dan Villeneuve, Tandet Kenworth, Kingston, Ont.

Rogers, WebTech Wireless ink supply accord

TORONTO -- WebTech Wireless Inc., a provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, has announced that Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider, has signed an exclusive supply agreement with WebTech.

New York mayor mulls carbon tax for trucks

NEW YORK -- As if the parking, tolls, and idling hasn't already made Manhattan the most expensive city in North America for truckers to deliver to.

New Road Knights gear up for engagements

TORONTO - The newly-selected team of road safety ambassadors, known as the OTA Road Knights, is getting ready to roll out and preach the virtues of trucking.

ArvinMeritor names new N. American sales and marketing boss

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business has announced the appointment of Todd Kindem as director of sales and marketing for North America.

2007 ExpoCam biggest show ever, organizers say

MONTREAL -- Two weeks ago Montreal became the trucking capital of Canada as almost 18,000 exhibitors and visitors crowded into Place Bonaventure for ExpoCam 2007.

Export group wants feds to polish Atlantic rail system

MONCTON, N.B. -- A business group wants Transport Canada to improve the region's rail system in order enhance the movement of freight to the U.S.

Former Yellow Corp. boss dies at 80

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- George E. Powell Jr., who turned a drowning Overland Park trucking company into one of the biggest LTL fleets in North America has died at 80 years old.

BREAKING NEWS: Canada Cartage in buyout talks

TORONTO -- Canada Cartage Diversified Income Fund is confirming this afternoon that it's "in advanced discussions with a potential acquiror in respect of a sale of the assets of the Fund."

Bendix engineer to sit on SAE board

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Nicholas K. Petek, an engineering supervisor for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has been elected to serve a three-year term as one of the 18 members of the national board of directors of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Penske enhances its used truck website

READING, Pa -- Penske Truck Leasing has introduced an enhanced commercial vehicle resale Web site at www.penskeusedtrucks.com, with improved functionalities, including easier navigation and more information.

Manufacturers more upbeat on 2Q

OTTAWA -- Prospects for production and employment for the second quarter of 2007 is looking slightly better for Canadian manufacturers, according to Stats Canada's April Business Conditions Survey.

Loonie tops 90 cents

OTTAWA - The Canadian dollar soared above 90.5 cents US Monday thanks to a stronger-than-expected Canadian economy and economic weakness in the U.S.

Correction: Feb 2007 Canadian truck sales stats

To our print and online readers: Due to a computer calculating error, the Canadian truck sales totals for the month

Kentucky Trailer names new pres, CEO

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky Trailer, one of North America's longest-established custom trailer manufacturers, has named Gary A. Smith Sr. as president and CEO.