Truck driver charged after attacking MTO officer

SPRAGGE, ON - A truck driver from Thessalon, Ontario has been charged after he allegedly attacked a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officer at an inspection station west of Sudbury.

ATA taking applications for Trucking Image Award

SAN ANTONIO, TX - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced it is now accepting applications for this year's Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.

News First – 2017-05-08

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Kenworth T680 Everyday Heroes Truck will be auctioned off

PHOENIX, AZ - Kenworth has announced they will be auctioning off the T680 Everyday Heroes Truck with all proceeds of the sale going directly to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit dedicated to stopping human trafficking by educating, mobilizing and empowering American truck drivers and rest stop employees.

Mullen Group announces election of directors

OKOTOKS, AB - Mullen Group has announced eight nominees have been elected to as directors of the company.

Maxim charity BBQ to raise funds for CancerCare Manitoba

WINNIPEG, MB – On May 26, Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting their annual charity barbecue in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life 2.0 Being diagnosed with…

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Heavy, medium duty preliminary orders slide in April: ACT

COLUMBUS, IN – After eight months of steadily higher volumes, North American medium and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders softened in preliminary readings for April. According to ACT Research,…

News First Midweek – 2017-05-04

Polaris buys JG Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing…

Product Watch – 2017-05-03

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MAKING DUST IN A WESTERN STAR

May 3, 2017 Vol. 14 No. 09 So I had some fun last week in Arizona with a few of Western Star’s latest trucks and the continuation of the…

Class 8 orders remained solid in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - According to FTR, preliminary Class 8 net orders for April ranked in at 23,600 units, keeping up the steady track that began seven months ago.

Daseke purchases Big Freight, The Schilli Companies

ADDISON, TX - American-based open deck provider Daseke has acquired Winnipeg-based Big Freight Systems and Indiana's The Schilli Companies for undisclosed terms. "We're proud to welcome Schilli and Big Freight, as well as each of their outstanding teams to the Daseke family," said Don Daseke, president and Chief Executive Officer of Daseke. "Both companies are industry elites in the open deck specialized market, and will bring new dimensions to Daseke's depth of services and geographic footprint."

Research priorities approved by ATRI Board

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors have approved this year's Research Priorities as defined by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee.

Accuride completes acquisition of KIC

EVANSVILLE, IN - Accuride has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Washington-based wheel and wheel end component supplier KIC.