Daimler Trucks Expecting Boost in 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA-- "Expect class 6-8 truck orders for 2016 to be less than 2015, but better than 2014", says Martin Daum, President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) during his annual media recap at the American Trucking Associations' 2015 Management Conference and Exhibition held in Philadelphia a few days ago.
Nat-Gas Fuel System Maker Begins Partly Moving Out of Canada
SALISBURY, NC - A developer and manufacturer of natural gas fuel systems for heavy duty vehicles in North America celebrated the opening of their new manufacturing plant in Salisbury, NC as it transitions a big part of its operation out of Canada.
Muslim Truck Drivers Get Award in Religious Discrimination Suit
CHICAGO, IL -- A U.S. federal jury in Peoria, IL has awarded US$240,000 to two Somalian-American Muslims who were fired from their jobs as truck drivers at Star Transport, when they refused to transport alcohol because it violated their religious beliefs. The case was brought on their behalf by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces laws in the country prohibiting employment discrimination.
TransForce Profit Jumps, Exiting Rig Moving, Eyeing U.S.
MONTREAL, QC - Trucking giant TransForce Inc. did more than just release its third quarter earnings on Thursday showing an increase in profitability. It announced it was getting out of one business while saying the next day where it was setting its sights for future growth.
N.A. Big Rig Sales Cool, Still Strong; Medium Duty Jumps
BLOOMINGTON, COLUMBUS, IN -- Two new reports show orders for big rigs in North America have eased a bit as the year gets closer to the end while a separate data shows sales of natural gas powered trucks in the U.S. are down this year from 2015.
Space Running Out for OTA Executive Conference
TORONTO, ON -- One of the premier trucking events in Canada is just around the corner and time is running out to join in. Nov. 4-5 at the Ritz Carlton marks the 89th annual Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Executive Conference. This year's event will build on the successful theme of first-class networking, education and the entertaining awards dinner attended by senior trucking executives from across the province and Canada, according to the group.
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