UAP opens major logistics centre near Cornwall

CORNWALL, Ont. -- A major new UAP warehouse was inaugurated near Cornwall this week, adding to that city’s burgeoning transportation and logistics sector.

Class 8 orders rebound in August, but remain soft: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Class 8 orders improved in August, according to the latest data from FTR Associates.

Bendix offers helpful advice in advance of Brake Safety Week

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Brake Safety Week is coming up Sept. 8-14, and there’s a good chance your trucks’ braking systems will be getting some extra attention - if not from drivers, then from inspectors.

Trucking industry, law enforcement work together to fight cargo crime

BURFORD, Ont. -- Law enforcement officials came together with trucking industry representatives today, to create a plan on how to reduce or eliminate cargo crime.

Freightliner honours top sales reps

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Eight Canadian Freightliner sales reps were among the best in North America, the company revealed in announcing the winners of its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program.

News First Midweek – 2013-09-05

OTA calls on Toronto to develop comprehensive goods movement study

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the city of Toronto needs to develop a comprehensive goods movement study, and should not limit itself to looking for banning trucks from school zones or other parts of the city.

Detroit builds 500,000th steer axle

REDFORD, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel Corp. announced today that it has built its 500,000th Detroit steer axle at its Redford, Mich. plant.

Steve Ellis appointed to grow Wix Filter’s Canadian business

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wix Filters has named Steve Ellis its new Canadian business development manager.

Navistar posts Q3 loss; says order share is improving

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International’s losses continue to mount, though the company says its order board is strengthening and the addition of the Cummins ISB mid-range engine sets its medium-duty business up for a turnaround.

Trailer Wizards adds 13-axle, 85-ton trailer to rental fleet

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Trailer Wizards has announced it’s now offering a 13-axle trailer for rent or lease.

Product Watch – 2013-09-04

Navistar to offer Cummins ISB engine in International DuraStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International announced today it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks.

MacKinnon Transport to build new terminal; Altruck International to move into current home

GUELPH, Ont. -- MacKinnon Transport has announced it will construct a new terminal for its flatbed trucking operations, while Altruck International will move into its existing facility.

Nominations open for 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For competition

TORONTO, Ont. -- The call has once again gone out to North American drivers and owner/operators, to nominate their fleet for the Best Fleet to Drive For competition.