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Trailcon names regional manager for Western Canada
BRAMPTON, ON - Trailcon Leasing has promoted Brian Jones to regional manager of Western Canada where he will manage sales, operations, and administration for Trailcon's terminal in Surrey, British Columbia as well as their terminals in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
ATA applauds repeal of blacklisting rule
ARLINGTON, VA - Bill Sullivan, the American Trucking Association's (ATA) executive vice president for advocacy displayed the trucking industry's gratitude today regarding the repeal of the Obama administration's "Fairpay and Safe Workplaces" rule through the Congressional Review Act.
Navistar reports $62 million first quarter loss
LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million. Declining 6% compared to the first quarter of 2016, revenues in the first quarter of 2017 were $1.7 billion. The decline is attributed to lower truck volumes caused by soft Class 8 heavy industry conditions and decreased global sales. "Our results are on track with our plan for the year, and demonstrate our ability to effectively manage costs at a time of persistent Class 8 industry headwinds," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navistar International Corporation.
Mack introduces body builder portal
LAS VEGAS, NV - Bringing all of their body builder resources to one convenient and accessible location, Mack Trucks has introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, which will give customers, body builders and dealers essential tools required to ensure a quick and efficient body upfit process.
ATA pleased with hours-of-service restart report
ARLINGTON, VA - Chris Spear, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Trucking Association (ATA) said he was pleased with the results of a U.S. Department of Transportation report that determined there was no advantage to the burdensome restrictions placed on the use of the 34-hour restart by professional drivers.
