Canadian LTL giant expands in Western US

TORONTO -- Vitran Corp. -- a North American transportation and logistics firm and Canada's third largest for-hire carrier -- has agreed to acquire the assets of Sierra West Express, a Nevada-based, regional LTL carrier with operations in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Pete reaches record MD sales; weighs in on upcoming trends

DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt will produce a record number of medium duty trucks this year and expects modest growth for the industry -- about 10 percent more new registrations than '04.

Westport, Isuzu sign development agreement for CNG trucks

VANCOUVER -- Canadian manufacturer of alternative power engines, Westport Innovations, has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles.

Michelin continues war against look-alikes

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America Inc. said it has filed suits against Dynamic Tire Corp. and its president, Robert Sherkin, in both Canadian federal court and the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Yellow Roadway changes name to reflect international ops

NEW YORK - The world's largest trucking company, Yellow Roadway Corp. plans to change its name to YRC Worldwide Inc., according to the Wall Street Journal.

Kenworth’s 2005 JD Awards tally grows to five

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among truck owners in the Medium Duty Conventional Truck Segment and Medium Duty Dealer Service Segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Medium Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.

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Wabash Canada has new owner, management team

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Wabash Canada, formerly known as Wabash National Trailer Centers, announced the formation of a new company.

ArvinMeritor claims victory in latest patent ruling

TROY, Mich. -- Truck component maker ArvinMeritor and its ZF partner are applauding the latest ruling from the International Trade Commission, which clears the companies of a patent infringement suit brought on by rival Eaton Corp.

Court sides with Volvo in U.S. antitrust case

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favour of Volvo Trucks North America in a dispute with one of its dealers regarding competitive pricing practices.

International names new Canadian-built truck

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine has released more details on its new, much-hyped owner-operator truck to be built at the truckmaker's Chatham, Ont. plant.

Mullen closes Pe Ben buy

ALDERSYDE, Alta. -- Canada Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Mullen Group Income Fund, has announced that approximately 2.7 million common shares of Pe Ben Oilfield Services Ltd. or about 84 percent of Pe Ben Shares have been purchased.

Contrans buys third flatdeck carrier in a row

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Income Fund, one of the top ten largest trucking companies in has acquired specialized flatbed carrier General Freight Carriers in Saint John, N.B.

Sterling-Western Star Canada names new GM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Brent Hart as been selected to succeed John Nelligan as regional vice-president and general manager for Sterling and Western Star's Canadian division.

Ontario truckers submit next Ontario budget wishlist

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association wants the provincial government to overhaul "discriminatory" tax treatment of trucking and consider incentives for the purchase of '07 EPA-compliant diesel engines, among other recommendations.