Acquisitions pave TransForce’s way

MONTREAL -- TransForce Income Fund, Canada's largest group of for-hire carriers and logistics firms, says that its aggressive acquisition strategy led the company to improvements in the second quarter of 2006.

Mullen hurdles ‘challenging’ market

CALGARY -- Mullen Group Income Fund, the largest western trucking firm and third largest for-hire carrier in Canada, reported revenue of $218.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007

Eaton medium-duty hybrid systems ready for order

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. said this week that its medium-duty hybrid power systems are now commercially available and will be ready for customer deliveries in 2008

E. European demand sparks overseas growth for ArvinMeritor: Report

TROY, Mich. -- Truck component and systems manufacturer ArvinMeritor is looking to take advantage of a surprise boost in the European commercial transport market by expanding its capacity on the Continent.

Trimac results mirror economy

CALGARY -- If the Q2 results for one of Canada's biggest carriers is any indication, the western half of this country is still the powerplant and the eastern economy the economic albatross.

Manufacturers win legislative support for battle against knockoffs

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is coming out in support of bill S. 522 in the U.S., which is intended to improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement.

Schneider drivers to get major pay raise

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Despite a truckload downturn, North America's largest TL carrier, Schneider National, has beefed up the paycheques for its entire company driver fleet.

Manufacturing continues to tumble

OTTAWA -- The last few months haven't been too good for Canadian manufacturing after a decent rebound in early spring.

Atlantic carrier dives deeper in Western oilfield pool

HALIFAX -- Clarke Inc. -- a company that owns assets in industries from trucking to clothing -- has expanded its precence in Alberta's booming oilfield sector.

Signs of ’07 bandwagon or ’10 pre-buy starting early? Analyst discusses

NEW YORK -- Commercial truck dealer lots have been expectedly quiet as the manufacturing industry awaits the end of the '07 downturn.

Atlantic truckers applaud plan to merge transport bodies

SAINT JOHN -- Atlantic MP Paul Zed is proposing that the government combine various transportation departments into one authoritative body. And the local trucking association thinks it's a great idea.

Navistar reaches for the sky with award

CHICAGO -- Truck and engine builder Navistar International has been named the recipient of the 2007 Blue Sky Award from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of diesel-hybrid technology.

LTL giant folds regional operations

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Abandoning an operations strategy it has been following since its inception 24 years ago, LTL powerhouse Con-way Freight announced it will combine

Pete & Ken Power Hour: Paccar displays heavy-duty engine at GATS

DALLAS, Tex. -- You'll soon be hearing about Class 8 Kenworths and Petes coming off the line with Paccar heavy-duty engines, if the company's demonstration at this week's Great American Trucking Show

Paccar, Eaton ink long-term hybrid development deal

DALLAS, Tex.-The big green Pete doing laps at the Texas Motor Speedway this week was unlike any other heavy-duty truck you've ever seen.