Class 8 orders in January in line with expectations: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Stronger orders allowed the Class 8 backlog to rise in January to 125,200 units, the highest backlog volume since July, according to ACT Research.

Great Dane provides free 24-hour emergency road assistance

TAMPA, Fla. -- Great Dane has rolled out a new emergency roadside service program as part of its AdvantEDGE platform, which is free of charge to members, whether or not they are Great Dane customers.

Eaton honoured for charitable work in Michigan

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has received the “Spirit of Michigan” award from the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW). Eaton’s Galesburg, Mich., facility was the winner in the medium-sized business category (100-1,000...

Fleet safety council to hold social media seminar

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- The Hamilton-Niagara Fleet Safety Council is holding its annual spring breakfast seminar at the Kings Court Banquet Centre in Burlington, Ont. March 29.

Stirling Truck Show cancelled

STIRLING, Ont. -- Organizers of the Stirling Truck Show have announced the show will not go on this year.

Great Dane revamps trailer line

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has revamped its complete product line, introducing the Champion dry van, Everest refrigerated trailers and Freedom flatbed.

John Hammond joins Fontaine Trailer as Canadian sales rep

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. -- John Hammond has joined Fontaine Trailer as the company’s new Canadian regional sales rep.

Volvo Trucks Safety Award returning in 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks plans to reward two North American fleets for their commitment to safety with the fourth annual $25,000 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Michelin will also sponsor the trucking industry highway safety award. ...

Rogue tractor-trailer tires give Alberta man rude awakening

STRATHMORE, Alta. -- An Alberta man woke up to sound of an explosion as a set of dual wheels off a semi truck flew through his front door and landed in his kitchen, according to a report from The Huffington Post.

Brenntag opens new western bulk rail transfer terminal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag North America has opened its fourth Canadian bulk rail transfer terminal, located in Leduc, Alta. Brenntag is the exclusive distributor of Ontario-manufactured TerraCair diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and rail terminals...

Manitoba truckers to see shorter period for spring road restrictions

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Heavy truck operators in Manitoba will see a shorter period of spring road restrictions this year as a result of changes to provincial policy, according to an announcement from Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve...

Eaton announces warranty upgrade package

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has introduced a bundle package for its line-up of remanufactured and aftermarket components. The package extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years...

Beaver Truck Centre named Canadian Volvo Dealer of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has been named the 2011 Volvo Trucks Canadian Dealer of the Year.

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index marks record January, slips month-over-month

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s North American Freight Index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5% compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January’s spot market freight volume slipped 8% compared...

Wakefield Canada ranked among best small, medium employers in nation

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has been named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. The company ranked in the top half of the list this year at number 20. The study, now in its seventh year, is published in The Globe...