Arrow partners with driving school to cut emissions

CASTLEGAR, B.C. -- Arrow Transport has taken up a challenge from a B.C. truck driver training school to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through an innovative training program.

Heavy-duty supplier survey reveals best sales practices

WASHINGTON -- A new study released by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association provides a blue print for how commercial vehicle parts suppliers can address severe economic challenges in the North American commercial vehicle industry.

Cummins Filtration goes live with new website

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cummins Filtration re-launched its website, cumminsfiltration.com today.

ArvinMeritor saves nearly half a billion in tough market

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor says it has trimmed $430 million in costs out of the company, including the unfortunate closures of two Ontario plants.

Southern states worst for cargo thefts: Industry survey

FORNEY, Tex. -- Georgia and Texas were the two U.S. states with the highest rates of cargo theft, according to a study by transport security firm LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (LoJack SCI).

Bendix promotes aftermarket exec

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently promoted Bob Johnson to vice president of aftermarket sales and marketing.

Dynamex Canada president passes away

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Workers and managers at Dynamex Canada are mourning the loss of their president, James R. Aitken, who died this past weekend in Ottawa from complications following heart surgery. He was only 48 years old.

Penske keeps selling off trucks

MONTREAL -- Penske Truck Leasing continues to organize one-day used vehicle sales.

Border officials to driver: “No way Jose”

LAREDO, Tex. - Attention drivers. Your FAST card is not -- repeat -- NOT a Get Out of Jail Free card.

Obama calls for high-speed rail system to cut congestion

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration announced a new U.S. push to transform travel in the U.S. by creating high-speed rail lines between major cities.

Nevada nixes massive diesel tax hike

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada Senator that's been trying to double diesel taxes in the state for years didn't get his way when the Senate Taxation Committee rejected his bill.

ArvinMeritor CVA names marketing boss

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has announced the appointment of Aaron Bickford as director of marketing, North America, for its Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business.

OTA education program extended

TORONTO -- The OTA Education Foundation's 50-50 Donation Challenge has been extended to the end of the school year, marking June 30th as the deadline for donors to double their donations at no extra cost.

Deadline closing on DTOPS refund requests

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it will continue to accept requests for a refund for Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System fees via electronic transmission or U.S. Mail only through May 1, 2009.

ArvinMeritor improves on recycled material

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor says it has increased its recycling rate year-over-year to 89 percent from 83 percent. In 2008, more than 486 million pounds of materials from around the world -- including metals, cardboard, wood and paper -- were recycled for other applications.