US truck tonnage edges higher in November

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage rose 0.3% in November after rising a revised 0.4% in October, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. October's increase was slightly less than the 0.5% gain ATA...

Polar Tank Trailer, IAM reach agreement on five-year labour contract

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Tank Trailer and the International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached an agreement on a new five-year labour contract. The agreement was ratified Tuesday through a majority vote...

Bendix delivers millionth ABS-6 braking system

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has marked a milestone with the delivery of its millionth Bendix ABS-6 braking system. The system is installed on Class 6, 7, and 8 air-brake tractor-trailers, trucks, motorcoaches, and specialty heavy-duty vehicles.

TransRep inks agreement with Maple Leaf Lubricants

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Maple Leaf Lubricants has hired TransRep to help grow the sales of their lubricants to commercial trucking companies on both sides of the border. Burlington, Ont.-based Maple Leaf has an agreement with Coastal Integrated...

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index steady in November

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index remained steady in November with no change from October levels, the company announced. However, year-over-year load volumes increased a "healthy" 17%, according to TransCore officials.

Class 8 net orders drop below trend in November: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After rising to their third highest net order volume of the year in October, Class 8 orders fell below trend in November, falling to their second lowest volume in 2011, according to ACT Research Co.'s State of the Industry...

Volvo, Mack name new heads of sales, marketing for commercial biz

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Both Volvo and Mack have announced changes to their executive teams. Ron Huibers has been named president of North American sales and marketing for Volvo Trucks, while Kevin Flaherty has been given the same title under the...

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index rises 36% y-o-y in November

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's North American Freight Index climbed 36% last month compared to November 2010. The increase marked the third consecutive month with the highest same-month volume since 2005. Compared to October, spot market freight...

Evan MacKinnon vows to restore MTI as “premier flatbed TL carrier”

GUELPH, Ont. -- MacKinnon Transport Inc. (MTI) today confirmed its voluntary filing of a Notice of Intent under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure its operations.

Bayview Kenworth wins Business Excellence Award

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- Bayview Kenworth has been honoured with the Business Excellence Award at the Saint John Board of Trade's 27th annual Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards.

Reyco Granning announces new company president

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- Suspension systems manufacturer Reyco Granning has named David J. Compton as company president.

UPDATED: MacKinnon Transport files NOI; Contrans COO says it’s “premature” to discuss van line acquisition

GUELPH, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned MacKinnon Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure the company.

BREAKING NEWS: MacKinnon Transport files NOI; Laidlaw to take over van line

GUELPH, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned MacKinnon Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure the company.

Universal Truck and Trailer adds second N.B. service location

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. -- Great Dane is expanding its Universal Truck and Trailer (UT&T) brand with the opening of its second full-service location in New Brunswick.

Capacity touts expanded dealer network, quick turnaround times

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Shunt truck manufacturer Capacity of Texas says it has strengthened its global dealer network and recently landed orders for more than 500 terminal trucks.