Kenworth, Sterling rank highest in J.D. Power survey

ESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Kenworth ranks highest in heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction for over-the-road and pickup and delivery trucks for a third consecutive year

Eaton reman transmissions now available in Canada

OTTAWA -- Eaton Corporation and Roadranger have announced that remanufactured Fuller FRLO Series 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions are now part of the suite of reman transmissions offered in Canada.

Freightliner boasts most aerodynamic truck model

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Freightliner Cascadia is more aerodynamic than other class 8 commercial truck, claims the truckmaker.

Ryder to acquire competitor Pollock NationaLease in Canada

STRATHROY, Ont. -- Ryder System announced today it has reached agreement to acquire all the assets of Pollock NationaLease, one of Canada's largest privately-owned full service truck leasing companies based in Strathroy, Ontario.

Kriska buys Muir’s truckload division

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings, one of Canada's 50 largest for-hire carriers, has announced the acquisition of Muir's International, a separately run, cross-border truckload division of Muir's Cartage.

Saskatchewan carriers consolidate

REGINA -- Two homegrown Regina carriers have combined their operations to establish a deeper footprint in the growing western market.

Carrier revenues, expenses fall slightly

OTTAWA -- The top 97 for-hire motor carriers of freight (Canadian-based trucking companies earning $25 million or more annually) generated operating revenues of $2.5 billion and operating expenses of $2.4 billion in the second quarter, according to Stats Canada.

Imports, exports rise in summer months; auto rebounds

OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise imports set a new record high in July, in the wake of the appreciation of the Canadian dollar.

Air Wars: Navistar disputes rival’s claims on aerodynamic truck

WARRENVILLE, Ill -- Freightliner's chief rival in the commercial class 8 market is questioning its competitor's recent claim that its new Cascadia highway tractor is "officially" more aerodynamic than other heavy truck in its class.

Court tells Navistar, Ford to make peace

CHICAGO -- A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Navistar International Corp. against Ford, and ordered the two companies to settle their longstanding dispute over the supply of Navistar diesel engines for Ford F-series trucks.

Canadian manufacturing rebounds in July

OTTAWA -- Manufacturing shipments rebounded this summer to the highest level they've been since March, Stats Canada's monthly survey on manufacturing has shown.

Bendix boss celebrates quarter century of service

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Under Joe McAleese's watch, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has experienced "remarkable revenue growth, significant market penetration, seamless merger activities,

Harper Group opens up leasing firm; names GM

TORONTO -- Paul and Steve Harper, owners of Harper Group Inc., have officially launched their new leasing company Harper Leasing Inc.

Medium-Duty Idol: Hino pres rocks Woodstock dealer fest

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Japanese truckmaker Hino might be making headway into the medium-duty conventional truck market, but there's nothing conventional about company president Hiro Omori.

Pre-owned truck seller wins Blue Book award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The co-founder of Arrow Truck Sales was honored with the Truck Blue Book's inaugural Industry Achievement Award during the Truck Blue Book's 2007 Workshop in San Antonio, Tex.