Polar rebrands pair of businesses under Rockwell American umbrella

AZLE, Texas -- Polar Corporation has rebranded a pair of its businesses. Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel and Rim operations will now operate under the Rockwell American brand. The change culminates a yearlong initiative to unify the...

Trucking conditions soar in November: FTR report

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions improved in November, rising nearly two full points to a reading of 9.7 on FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. Any reading above zero indicates a positive environment for truckers. Readings above 10...

Great Dane realigns sales management team

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has announced a range of promotions and additions to its sales management team, designed to better align with the company's strategic sales and customer service goals, the company said.

North American surface trade volumes up nearly 8% in October

WASHINTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, rose 7.9% year-over-year in October, totalling $85.3 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

TRP introduces remanufactured brake line

RENTON, Wash. -- TRP has announced the creation of a remanufactured brake program, offering linings for 20,000- and 23,000-lb applications to help fleets comply with the latest stopping distance and CSA requirements.

Trailer Wizards appoints new Saskatoon branch manager, adds Regina staff

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed Dean Rhinas as branch manager of its Saskatoon branch and added three new employees to its Regina branch.

Bridgestone brings back Dayton truck tire line

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced it’s bringing back its low-cost Dayton line of medium truck tires.

Maximum rubber

JOLIETTE, Que. – In 2001, looking to capitalize on their promised fuel and weight savings, Joliette, Que.-based Dan Freight Systems tried using wide-base tires. Pleased with their performance, the carrier converted its entire fleet of...

COMPETITION WATCH: Cavalier partners with US carrier RIST Transport

BOLTON, Ont. -- Cavalier has announced a new partnership with RIST Transport, which will combine the two carriers’ networks and provide two-day service between the northeastern US and markets in Ontario and Quebec.

Ancra names new v.p. of cargo systems division

ERLANGER, Ky. -- Ancra International has named Mark Daugherty vice-president and general manager of its cargo systems division.

COMPETITION WATCH: Day & Ross announces changes to executive team

TORONTO, Ont. -- Day & Ross has announced a pair of appointments to its executive team. Larry Rodo will be taking up the position of president for Day & Ross Freight and Doug Harrison will be taking the role of chief operating officer...

New truck orders closed out 2012 on positive note, but lacked year-end boom

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American orders for Classes 5-8 commercial vehicles were stronger in December than through most of 2012, but lacked the strength that’s normally characteristic of the final month of the year.

Former Kelron Logistics owner, president Geoff Bennett dies

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Geoff Bennett, former president and co-chair of Kelron Logistics, died Dec. 23 after a battle with cancer. Bennett started Kelron with his partner in 1992, growing the business from his basement to a North American operation...

Fleet Brake to open new Mississauga parts distribution centre

CALGARY, Alta. -- Fleet Brake has announced plans to open a new parts distribution centre in Mississauga, Ont. in February. The new 50,000-sq.-ft. facility (to be located at 2200 Drew Road) will employ up to 50 people at full capacity. The...

PSI sees record demand for tire inflation system

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Pressure Systems International (PSI) says it has increase the number of permanent employees at its tire inflation system manufacturing facility by 23% in 2012, following a 21% increase in 2011.