Meritor now standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks

TROY, Mich. Meritor has been named standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks’ specialty and industrial truck fleets.

Goodyear brings Total Package Solution to Great American Trucking Show

AKRON, Ohio– Fleets and owner-operators will get a first-hand look at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Total Package Solution of products, services, and profitability tools at this month’s Great American Trucking Show...

Trailer Wizards names new Quebec region manager

MONTREAL, Que. -- Trailer Wizards has named Nadio Zacchigna fleet and operations manager for the company's Quebec region.

Cat now offering SAF-Holland fifth wheels

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced Caterpillar is now offering its fifth wheels as factory-installed options on its Class 8 trucks.

Navistar reaches ISX milestone; claims market share is improving

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar announced today it has now received more than 10,000 orders for International trucks with the Cummins ISX15 engine with selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

News First – 2013-08-12

Transportation Sales: Can you adapt to the New Normal?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The sales process in Freight Transportation has undergone major changes over the last decade. The economics of having a street sales team is being called into question when you consider the compensation, incentives, office...

Ontario carriers to tackle cargo theft at Sept. 5 workshop

BURFORD, Ont. -- Project Momentum, a new CTA-led initiative aimed at driving down cargo theft, will hold its first meeting Sept. 5 at Jeff Bryan Transport’s facility.

Meritor names Ivor Evans chairman, CEO

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has announced Ivor J. Evans has been named its chairman of the board, CEO and president, effective immediately.

Stahl Peterbilt to celebrate 10th anniversary with major customer event

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Stahl Peterbilt is celebrating a decade in business with a customer appreciation event Sept. 21.

Goodyear introduces wide-base tire retreads

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with two new retreads for wide-base tires, which it says will extend the service life of the tires.

International TranStar now available with 13L SCR engine

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced it has re-launched the International TranStar regional haul tractor with the MaxxForce 13 engine with SCR.

News First Midweek – 2013-08-08

Brian Bertsch: 2013 Highway Star of the Year

One of the first things you must know about 2013 Highway Star Award Winner Brian Bertsch is that his wife, Debbie, never knows when he’ll be home because “he always…

Aluminum fifth wheel now available from all Class 8 OEMs

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced its FWAL aluminum fifth wheel is now available for factory installation with all Class 8 OEMs.