#MATS: Daimler dealers establish new certification standard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) today announced a new Elite Support dealer service network, which the company says provides quality assurance, quick diagnostics, fast turnaround times and consistent communication.

#MATS: Western Star plays off movie theme to create impression at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville ain’t Hollywood, but Western Star showed up at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a display worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Trucking For Wishes aiming to hit $250,000 mark with Facebook challenge

LONDON, Ont. -- The Trucking For Wishes charity is working to reach the quarter-million dollar mark for monies raised for Make-A-Wish Canada through a Facebook challenge.

SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour protection, releases self-steering axle suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced a pair of changes to its product line-up: the standardization of its Black Armour protection and the release of a self-steering axle suspension series.

#MATS: Wabco factory pumps out two millionth air compressor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco’s joint-venture factory in Charleston, S.C. has recently produced its two-millionth high performance air compressor.

Maxim weight-loss challenge tips scales with 30,000 lbs of food donations

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has donated enough money to buy 30,000 lbs of food to a Winnipeg area food bank after completing its inaugural weight-loss challenge: the Maxim 500 Pound Challenge. The company presented the cheque to...

N.A. spot market freight surges 24% in February, declines year-over-year

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index was up 24% in February compared to January, but declined 5.2% compared to February 2011 when the spot market recorded unseasonably strong freight volumes. In seven...

Yokohama launches new online tire pressure calculator

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched a new online tire pressure calculator to help fleet owners manage the costs of tires through proper tire maintenance. The Yokohama Inflation Pressure Calculator recommends...

ACT holds prediction for strong Class 8 demand in 2012, despite February drop-off

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle net orders fell modestly in February, but the results did not change ACT Research’s expectation for “a very strong year” of Class 8 demand, according to the group. The updated status of the...

Trailer Wizards adds B.C. v.p.

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Trailer Wizards has named Craig McConnell vice-president of its B.C. region.

Wowtrucks bringing annual calendar contest to Facebook

CALGARY, Alta. -- The makers of the Wowtrucks Calendar, which has been showcasing a group of 13 Canadian trucks and their drivers each year since 2008, is adding a twist to the usual selection of winning trucks.

Atlas Van Lines hosting week-long driver appreciation event

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Atlas Van Lines will be hosting its annual driver appreciation event, BRAVO (Boosting Recognition of Atlas Van Operators), from April 16-20. BRAVO activities will be taking place at participating Atlas agencies throughout...

Michelin’s wide-base tire line wins award from Frost and Sullivan

GREENVILLE, SC. -- Michelin North America has won a Product Line Strategy award from Frost and Sullivan for its X One line of tires.

Research firm adjusts long-term forecast for commercial vehicle industry

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research has shifted its long-term forecast for the commercial vehicle industry. The cycle peak in 2013 has been adjusted downward, with stronger demand now stretching through 2014, according to the March issue of the ACT...

Bison’s Norm Blagden elected MTA president

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected Norm Blagden of Bison Transport as its new president.