24/7 Yard Security

MISSISSAUGA, ON- A yard-monitoring firm's promising 24/7 security for $1.25 an hour. As long as you don't mind your iron being watched by somebody on the other side of the planet.

Navistar’s Q2 Books Short $297M

LISLE, IL- Truck and engine maker Navistar International reports a second quarter net loss of $297 million, or $3.65 per diluted share.

Schneider Reports Steady Cargo Theft Decline

GREEN BAY, WI - Nearly since the invention of numbers, seven has been called a lucky number. For truckload, intermodal and logistics provider Schneider, the good fortune comes in the form of seven straight years of cargo theft decrease-including a sizeable 20-percent drop in 2013.

Volvo Names Howlett New Regional VP for Canada

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo has named industry veteran Greig Howlett the new sales and marketing man for Canada.

Construction Biz Growing, Looking for More Truck Drivers

TORONTO- Canada's construction industry has seen steady growth over the last several years, growth which will continue throughout 2014.

East Coast International Trucks Changes Ownership

DARTMOUTH, NS- Atlantic Canada International truck dealership, East Coast International Trucks (ECI), has switched ownership.

Pegasus TransTech Snaps Up ACS Advertising, Trippak

TAMPA, FL - Pegasus TransTech has purchased ACS Advertising and TripPak from Xerox, a move that puts them in the heavyweight category of the transportation document management and invoice services game.

Newfoundland Truck Ferry Put On Standby

SYDNEY, NL -Marine Atlantic has put the commercial truck ferry, MV Leif Ericson, on standby after a drop in bookings this year

Ontario Truckers Feeling Good About Industry’s Future

TORONTO- Ontario's truckers are reporting stronger freight and rate counts and are more optimistic than they've been in years.

Navistar Secures $100M In Funds

LISLE, IL -Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), has secured $100 million in funds through one of its relationship banks.

TransForce Buys US Trucking Firm for $310M

MONTREAL, QC- TransForce has a $310-million US deal to buy Minnesota-based Transport America, Inc., a truckload carrier in the United States.

Con-Way Sets The Tone For the Future of Truck Fleets

JOPLIN, MO - Con-way announced a massive purchase of 550 new tractors all with 6x4 axles, out of which 540 will be equipped with automated transmissions, in hopes of attracting more young truck drivers.

Meritor Turnaround Puts Company Back In The Black

OEM component supplier Meritor has posted profits through the first two fiscal quarters this year after 2013 resulted in losses.

New Distribution Center Will Top Delivery Performance: Volvo

BYHALIA, MS - Volvo is building a 1-million-square-foot central parts distribution center in Byhalia, Mississippi, to support its Mack, Volvo and UD truck brands, as well as the Volvo Construction Equipment brand and Volvo Penta marine business.

Mack Recalls 44,000 Trucks Over Faulty Lights

ALLENTOWN, PA - Mack Trucks is recalling over 44,000 trucks because of a possible failure of the hazard warning lights, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.