CTA meets with CBP commissioner

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it's "encouraged," following a meeting with Alan Bersin, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection.

Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13.

OTA announces line-up for fall convention

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled "Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment."

‘Nimble’ Polar Corp. celebrating 65th anniversary

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers, is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

ATA, TCA call on policy makers to increase truck productivity

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association came together at the conclusion of ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition to call on policy makers to allow for increased truck productivity.

Carrier Transicold claims to offer quietest reefer

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has announced that recent company testing has determined its hybrid Vector trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) is the quietest diesel-powered reefer on the market.

Cavalier Transportation Group announces new VP business development

BOLTON, Ont. -- Cavalier Transportation Group has appointed Rick Brooks to vice-president of business development. Operating out of Buffalo, N.Y., officials said Brooks will be working closely with the company's US marketing partners, managing...

National Truck League to open new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League will be hosting the grand opening of its new Mississauga office this Saturday. Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is scheduled to officially open the facility, located at 2980 Drew Road, at 10 a.m., with...

Michelin North America appoints new president, chairman

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America has a new chairman and president in the form of 29-year Michelin veteran Pete Selleck. He succeeds Richard "Dick" Wilkerson, who is retiring to become chairman emeritus.

International showcases upgraded ProStar+, TranStar at ATA

DALLAS, Texas -- Navistar showcased an International ProStar+ and TranStar at the American Trucking Associations' convention, highlighting a variety of new driver-friendly options.

Vipar, Meritor partner to offer 3PL service to suppliers

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- Vipar Heavy Duty has announced a new program with Meritor Aftermarket Services that will offer third party logistics (3PL) services to Vipar's supplier community. Under the agreement, Vipar will work with Meritor's...

Great Dane’s Jim Pines steps down as executive vice-president

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Jim Pines, executive vice-president of sales and operations at Great Dane Trailers, will step down from his role at the end of 2011 in order to devote his full attention to personal and family business concerns, the company...

Capital Partners acquires tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite

ALGER, Mich. -- Automated tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite has been acquired by Capital Partners, a private investment firm located in Greenwich, Conn., in conjunction with minority partners Argosy Capital and management.

DTNA rebrands powertrain portfolio; Detroit Diesel becomes Detroit

DALLAS, Texas -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is dropping the Diesel from Detroit Diesel, as part of a new branding initiative designed to better reflect the diversity if its powertrain portfolio.

Market leader Daimler optimistic about future growth in truck sales

GRAPEVINE, TEX - It may be that being a market share leader in North American Class 6-8 truck sales makes for a more optimistic outlook, but Andreas Renschler, head of  Daimler Trucks is not buying into all the economic doom and gloom.