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.

‘Mildly pessimistic’ commercial vehicle forecast unchanged: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research is maintaining its mildly pessimistic outlook for the US economy, according to the December issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook.

Volvo offering Bluetooth as standard equipment in VN, VHD models

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is now offering its Bluetooth-equipped radio as standard equipment on all VN and VHD models. "Mobile devices are valuable business tools for professional drivers, but we also recognize the need to...

Kenworth Maska wins top dealer award

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. -- Kenworth Maska has been named the top-selling dealer in the Allison Dealer Advantage Program. The dealer was awarded at a ceremony at its dealership in Saint-Hyacinthe Dec. 8 for "achieving the highest number of...

Saskatchewan dealer nominated for ATD’s Truck Dealer of Year award

MCLEAN, Va. -- Custom Truck Sales president Brent Leach has been nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD).  The winner will be announced at the 49th annual ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 4.

Maxim Truck and Trailer name addition to Quebec sales team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has added Ed Holloway to the company's Quebec sales team.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lonestar West expands fleet

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. -- Lonestar West has added five trucks to its corporate fleet over the last quarter. As of Dec. 5, Lonestar has added three hydro-vac trucks, two vacuum trucks, to its existing fleet of 24 trucks. Officials say the company...

ONLINE SPECIAL: A tale of two countries

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industries in Canada and the US are charting a similar course through recovery from the worst recession of the modern era, and neither is anticipating strong growth in the near future.

Glasvan ends Capacity relationship to sell Autocar shunt trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has ended its dealer relationship with Capacity of Texas and instead will be offering Autocar shunt tractors as its exclusive Ontario distributor.

Double Coin names new Canadian sales manager

MONROVIA, Cal. -- Double Coin Tires has named Perry Pearlman its new Canadian regional sales manager.

Polar Tank Trailer dealing with strike at tanker plant

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Tanker truck manufacturer Polar Tank Trailer is dealing with a strike at its Opole plant, which produces stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel tankers for liquid bulk products.