BREAKING NEWS: Dana files for bankruptcy protection

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Truck and auto parts giant Dana Corp. said today that its U.S. operations have filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors.

Hino confirms new Southern Ontario manufacturing plant

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- As expected, Hino Motors Sales Canada has announced it will build 2,000 trucks a year at a new assembly plant in Woodstock, Ont.

New brake adjustment system to have RFID technology

TORONTO -- Brake problems on trucks and buses could be spotted and fixed sooner with a radio frequency identification (RFID) inspection system being developed by Zonar Systems and Canadian firm Spectra Inc.

Volvo part of new EPA anti-idling program

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has joined a EPA-funded, SmartWay Transport Partnership program to reduce mobile idling.

Mack, Allison sign auto tranny deal

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks is joining the Allison Transmission EDGE Program in making Allison's automatic transmissions exclusive in Mack Granite, Vision, Pinnacle, CH, and MR models.

Volvo fires up new hybrid heavy truck

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Volvo Group unveiled new hybrid heavy vehicles today, which the company says provides maximum fuel-saving effects.

Medium-duty softening, Class 8 nearing production capacity: Economist

NEW YORK -- February medium-duty truck sales are up from last year, but still not as strong as expected, according to transportation and investment firm Bear Stearns.

Western Star offering idle solutions options

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Western Star Trucks is now offering an integrated auxiliary heating/air conditioning and power generation package as optional, factory-installed original equipment on new 4900-Series truck models.

Dana hopes to re-emerge in 18 months

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Component maker Dana Corp. says it hopes to rebound from bankruptcy within a year-and-a-half.

BUSINESS CLASS BODY BUILDER GUIDE

Freightliner has released the next-generation body builder CD for the Business Class M2 product line.

INTRAAX, VANTRAAX BROCHURES

Updated brochures from Hendrickson highlight Intraax and Vantraax integrated air-ride trailer suspension systems.

DOME LAMP CONTROLLER

Phillips Industries has come up with a new way to manage power to trailer interior dome lamps.

Sterling 360 wins editors choice award

REDFORD, MICH -- Sterling Truck's new 360 low cab-over-engine truck has won the Editors' Choice Award for New Product Innovation at The Work Truck Show 2006.

STERLING UNVEILS 360 CABOVER

Sterling's new low cabover medium-duty truck - the 360 -- offers easy entry and egress, a big cab, excellent maneuverability, and a body builder-friendly design.

International powers up with MaxxForce engine

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. has unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines. Beginning next year, International will offer its expanded line of on-highway engines under the MaxxForce International Diesel Power brand.