Volvo says 2014 engines will get better fuel economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is claiming customers will see 0.5-2% better fuel mileage when using its 2014 engines.

Retail Supply Chains: What are the trends that will drive them?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The retail sector is going through profound changes in Canada. There have been a number of recently announced high profile mergers and acquisitions (Loblaw purchases Shoppers Drug Mart; Sobey's buys Canada Safeway, Hudson's...

Canadian spot market down slightly in August

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian spot market freight availability took a small step back in August, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics.

Volvo adds two Canadian leasing locations

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has added two new Canadian leasing locations.

The Guarantee Company launches transportation insurance division

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has launched its new transportation insurance division, Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS).

Mack names Stephen Roy president; Kevin Flaherty to retire

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephen Roy its new North American president, replacing Kevin Flaherty who’ll retire after more than 40 years with the company.

Fontaine Modification names new president

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Fontaine Modification has named Paul Kokalis its new president.

Idealease names Eaton top supplier

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been named Supplier of the Year by Idealease, marking the first time a supplier has received the award in consecutive years in the program’s 31-year history.

Trucking for a Cure convoy to roll Oct. 5

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- The trucking industry, like the autumn leaves, will be changing colour in October.

Manitoba transfers land to CentrePort to construct major rail facility

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba government has transferred ownership of a 747-acre parcel of land over to CentrePort, so that it can be better developed as a major new rail facility and industrial park.

Tremcar hires new international v.p.

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. -- Tremcar has announced the hiring of Andy Mulvey as the company’s new vice-president, international.

Wajax locations among top-selling Detroit distributors

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has rewarded 12 top-selling Detroit distributors, including two in Canada, with tickets to a Nascar Nationwide Series race in Charlotte, N.C.

Meritor embraces “fast food-type” model for parts pilot project

EDMONTON, Alta. -- It’s just like Domino’s Pizza: service within a certain window, or you get compensation. Except that it isn’t pizza being delivered, it’s remanufactured components such as differentials and drive...

Trailer orders rebound in August: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders strengthened across every segment in August, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Ontario-based Home Hardware driver wins national driving championships

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Rob Marshall, a professional driver representing Home Hardware and Team Ontario, was named Grand Champion and Rookie of the Year at this year’s National Truck Driving Championships.