Mack names Saskatchewan dealer top Canadian distributor for 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Redhead Equipment of Regina, Sask. its 2012 Distributor of the Year for Canada.

Accuride says restructuring, upgrades behind company’s recent successes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Accuride Corporation has announced that its “Fix and Grow” actions to restructure and upgrade core operations have improved operational performance and enabled the company to secure new long-term agreements for...

Betts Company rebrands spray suppression, fender businesses

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Betts Company has announced a new operating division for its spray suppression and fender businesses: BettsHD. Betts officials made the announcement during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas yesterday. BettsHD will...

Canadian transportation sector to stay strong in 2013: CIBC report

MONTREAL, Que. -- Canada's railway, airline and trucking sector earnings should stay strong this year despite forecasts of modest economic growth on both sides of the Canada-US border, according to a report from the Canadian Press.

Kee Human Resources buys J&L Personnel

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kee Human Resources has purchased J&L Personnel. The purchase, which took effect late fall, has added more than 100 associates to the Kee group.

Shipper conditions fall marginally in November: FTR Associates report

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Shipper conditions fell marginally in November from October to a reading of -5.3, according to the latest results from FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). FTR officials say the decline is a...

Welcome to the new Truck West

CALGARY, Alta. – Truck West, the sister publication to Truck News and Fleet Executive, will be unveiling a bold new look with its next issue.

Executives from B.C., Ont. Kenworth dealerships named to dealer council

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A pair of Canadian executives have been named to Kenworth’s 2013 Dealer Council. Bill Currie of Inland Kenworth in Burnaby, B.C., and Vince Tarola of Kenworth Truck Centres in Concord, Ont. were chosen from among the...

Mack offering extended warranty coverage on E7 engines

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has launched a new engine overhaul program for owners of Mack E7 engines, offering extended warranty coverage of up to three years or 350,000 miles.

Michelin to expand Nova Scotia truck tire plant

WATERVILLE, N.S. -- Michelin announced today that it’s investing $64.1 million into expanding its Waterville, N.S. factory, where its X One wide-base tire is produced.

Stemco appoints new aftermarket sales director

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Stemco has appointed Salvatore Miscio as the company’s director of aftermarket sales. He will be responsible for aftermarket sales in both Canada and the US, working with a sales team of five regional sales managers and...

SCL Canada partners with Trucks For Change Network

MARKHAM, Ont. -- The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) has partnered with the Trucks For Change Network, a non-profit organization helping trucking and logistics companies to support charities with donated and...

CFMS to return with condensed format, lower prices

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar will see its 50th birthday after all.

Canadian food distributor first to lease Kenworth K370

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Kenworth’s first K370 cabover to be leased by PacLease went to food distributor JFC International in Mississauga.

Mullen Group to spend $80M on new equipment in 2013

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group will spend $80 million on new equipment in 2013, a decrease of $23 million compared to 2012.