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.

Navistar, Autocar Recall Over 500 Trucks

LISLE, IL - Navistar and Autocar are recalling over 500 trucks for various issues.

Trailer Wizards’ Saskatoon Branch Moves to Full-Service Location

SASKATOON, SK- Trailer Wizards' Saskatoon branch is moving to a new full-service location in Saskatchewan with more yard space and a two-bay shop.

Survey Says: We Want Smoother Roads

LANHAM, MD - It's no secret that aging urban roads are in increasingly rough shape both in Canada and the U.S.

Canada’s Landlocked Port Continues to Grow

WINNIPEG-This city's ambitious plan to become North America's biggest "inland port" just received a 12,000-sq.ft. show of support from the Houston-based Goodman Manufacturing Group.