New category will ensure performance of low-viscosity engine oils

MONTREAL, Que. -- Work continues on a new heavy-duty engine oil category that will provide improved performance with the newest generation engines, beginning in 2016.

LEADERS: Tim Burns, Meritor’s new vice-president, North America

ATLANTA, Ga. -- After 31 years of focusing on the severe-service and specialty vehicle divisions of Rockwell, ArvinMeritor and now Meritor, Tim Burns brings to his new role as v.p., North America, a desire to adapt technologies developed for...

Shippers should expect delivery delays, price hikes due to flooding: MTA

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is warning shippers and consumers that they should expect delivery delays and price increases as a result of anticipated flooding in southern Manitoba this year, particularly that of Highway...

Manac appoints Dave Clark as regional manager

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- Manac has appointed Dave Clark as territory manager for the Mississauga-Oakville-Burlington-Hamilton and Niagara Region of Ontario. Clark will be responsible for leading the company's direct sales and distribution in the...

Introducing Maintenance Matters e-zine

TORONTO, Ont. - The publishers of Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fleet Executive have launched a new e-zine for maintenance managers, technicians and owner/operators who are responsible for their own maintenance.

Pilot Flying J alleged to have fraudulently shortchanged customer rebates

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On Apr. 15, law enforcement officers swept down on the headquarters of Pilot Flying J, as well as the residences of several of its employees.

Class 8 orders fall for first time since November: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a sixth consecutive month in March, but fell sequentially for the first time since November, according to ACT Research. March Class 8 net orders totalled just over 22,000 units....

Toronto transport company donating portion of profits to children’s charity

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto-based transport company Snowbirds Auto Connection has announced it will be donating a portion of its profits to the Aaron’s Apple charity. Aaron’s Apple is dedicated to raising funds for chronically ill...

Taking the show on the road

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Meritor was absent from this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, having decided the considerable resources required to exhibit there would be better spent giving fleet customers the chance to experience its products...

West Van acquires Train Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- West Van has acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers. Officials say the amalgamation of the two operations will create one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada.

Goodyear introduces new tire for pick-up and delivery segment

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has introduced an updated tire for pick-up and delivery applications designed to help deliver long miles and scrub resistance: the Goodyear G661 HSA 19.5”.

Atlantic Truck Show less than two months away

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Moncton Coliseum June 7-8.

Thin is in

Low-viscosity heavy-duty engine oils are beginning to get some attention as an easy way to improve fuel economy, while maintaining the protective qualities truck owners have come to expect from time-tested 15W-40 oils.

Hino introduces new air suspension for Model 195

MONTREAL, Que. -- Hino introduced at ExpoCam a new air suspension for its best-selling 195 model.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage partners with Cargill

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract from Cargill to provide transportation services for its beef processing facility in Guelph, Ont. The two firms began working together in February to transport goods to small retail stores and...