Polar Tank Trailer names new president

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corporation has appointed Jim Painter as president of Polar Tank Trailer. Painter will be responsible for overall performance of the division, including three manufacturing plants, the dealer network, and several...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac to acquire Fortress Transport

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation Ltd. has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a majority interest in the parent company of Fortress Transport Inc. ("Fortress").

Penske Truck Leasing, Logistics to add 3,500 jobs across N.A. in 2012

READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are planning to hire about 200 positions in Canada this year, the companies announced. Officials say the increase in hiring, which will also include a whopping 3,300 jobs in the US,...

Founder of Arsenault Associates retires

BURLINGTON, NJ -- Charles J. Arsenault is retiring as CEO of Arsenault Associates, a well-known supplier of transportation industry software.

Truck News golf tourney teeing off June 5

TORONTO, Ont. -- The seventh annual Truck News/Chevron charity golf tournament will held on June 5 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont.

Six of top 20 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ based in Canada

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For in Canada and the US have been announced by CarriersEdge and the Truckload Carriers Association, and once again there's a strong Canadian contingent.

Trailer sector finishes strong in 2011: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery, according to ACT Research. Net orders for total trailers grew 38% year-over-year,...

Ground transportation costs rise for ninth consecutive month: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6% in November when compared with October results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results represent the...

Quinte Truck & Trailer among Meritor’s top distributors

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Keith Graham of Quinte Truck & Trailer has been recognized as one of Meritor's top-selling distributors over the past year and has won a trip to the Super Bowl for his company's efforts.

Meritor producing aftermarket brakes that comply with reduced stopping distance requirement

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor has announced availability of new reduced stopping distance (RSD) friction materials through its parts distribution centers in Florence, Ky. and Brampton, Ont.

Meritor introduces new version of PlatinumShield brake shoe coating

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has introduced a second-generation version of its aftermarket PlatinumShield brake shoe coating that prevents rust-jacking.

Toyota launches new tools and app to measure fuel savings

IRVINE, Calif. -- Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., has launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet.

Effective transportation system key to future growth, transport minister asserts

CALGARY, Alta. -- To build an effective transportation system for the future, Canada must recognize emerging trends and opportunities and adapt our systems and policies to capitalize on them, Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure...

Coming off record year, Volvo predicting “good, but choppy 2012”

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks is predicting a "good, but choppy 2012," coming on the heels of a banner year for the company, in which it grew its North American Class 8 retail market share nearly three points.

Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel.