Raw materials pricing volatility a tough challenge for tire manufacturers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Business volumes continue to look positive for North America’s tire manufacturers but the outlook on their costs remain uncertain due to volatile raw materials pricing.

Fontaine Trailer adds Remorques St. Henri to Canadian dealer network

HALEYVILLE, Ala. -- Fontaine Trailer has added Remorques St. Henri to its Canadian dealer network. Remorques St. Henri will be handling the complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers for all of Quebec.

Shipper conditions steady in June: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Shipper conditions for June were basically unchanged from the previous month, according to FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading above...

Great Dane bolsters management ranks

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has named Jon Jeffries its new vice-president and general sales manager.

TruckPro expands Canadian dealer network

MONTREAL, Que. -- TruckPro has announced the addition of seven new members to its network since January.

Sixth annual David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament to be held Sept. 15

GILFORD, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation will once again be the designated charity to receive proceeds from the David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction.

TransCore integrates Loadlink system with upgraded dispatch application

TORONTO -- TransCore Link Logistics has completed the integration of its Canadian freight matching system with Linkdispatch in the latest release of its dispatching application. TransCore officials say it is the first integration of its kind...

Detroit unveils new automated manual transmission

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. -- Daimler has taken the wraps off its much-anticipated automated manual transmission.

Mack introduces suite of ‘driver-focused’ enhancements for Pinnacle series

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has unveiled a suite of driver-focused enhancements for its Mack Pinnacle highway models designed to improve comfort and productivity.

Truxpo trade show rolling into B.C. next month

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Truxpo is rolling into the Tradex centre in Abbotsford, B.C. Sept. 20-22. One of Canada’s largest shows, the event will feature the latest in commercial truck and transportation equipment.

Trucking conditions continue downward trend in June: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued their downward trend in June, declining a half point from May to a reading of 4.5, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.

Freightliner makes gains in vocational truck market

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. -- Refocusing on the vocational truck market is paying big dividends for Freightliner. 

COMPETITION WATCH: U.S. Xpress and Maritime-Ontario announce North American shipping partnership

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Xpress Enterprises and Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited are partnering to launch a cross-border North American shipping solution.

All Ontario Transport’s Stuart Sinclair dies

TORONTO, Ont. -- All Ontario Transport’s Stuart Sinclair has died, according to an announcement from the Toronto Trucking Association (TTA). Sinclair, aged 60, passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Aug. 1, according to the TTA.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac revenue, profits both up in Q2

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation’s consolidated revenue, including fuel surcharges, was up $3.7 million – or 4.5% - in the second quarter ended June 30. Officials say the increase was the result of incremental revenues earned...