Equipment Maxon produces first Tuk-A-Way GPT liftgate at new Mexico plant March 23, 2023 Maxon has produced its first Tuk-A-Way GPT liftgate at its new Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing plant. It says production is now fully ramped up at the plant and units have begun…
Business Management SAF-Holland breaks ground on new Mexico plant March 15, 2023 SAF-Holland has broken ground at a new plant in Piedras Negras, Mexico, where it will manufacture Holland fifth wheels. Joining the SAF-Holland executive management team for the ceremony was the…
Business Management Phillips moves production from China and California to expanded Mexico plant March 9, 2023 Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect have moved production to a reconfigured and newly constructed 500,000 sq.-ft. campus in Arteaga, Mexico. The new plant will produce products for the companies’ customers…
Business Management Volvo looks to bring its success in Canada to Mexican market October 18, 2019 PUEBLA, Mexico – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) president Peter Voorhoeve could not be happier with the continued progress his company has made in the Canadian market. While looking to…
Business Management For Mexican fleet, Canada and U.S. represent opportunity and challenges December 3, 2018 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The demise of NAFTA was a worrying experience for Fernando Paez, owner and CEO of Olympic Transport, which has built a successful business out of trucking…
Equipment Daimler continues growth in Mexico November 30, 2018 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – Freightliner strengthened its Mexican market share in a soft market and is anticipating a stronger end to the year as a new administration takes the helm.
Regulations Canadian steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. will face tariffs May 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States is going ahead with tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, says Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. The country announced it will not extend exemptions…
Business Management NAFTA deal this month or not this year: Lighthizer May 2, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A deal on NAFTA will be reached before the end of the month, or not until 2019 says U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer. Lighthizer will be meeting…
Equipment Daimler adapts as Mexico embraces the cabover engine November 29, 2017 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Mexican truck market is increasingly shifting towards cabover engine truck designs, and Daimler is adding to its portfolio to address that growing demand. The Class…
Business Management Mexican trucking industry “is changing,” fleet owner says November 19, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Noe Montes, owner of Mexican trucking company Transmontes and a U.S.-based carrier called TM Transportation Services, wants the North American trucking industry to know that Mexican carriers…
Equipment Mack brings Anthem to Mexican market November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Mack Trucks is strengthening its presence in the Mexican market, by bringing its new Anthem highway model here and focusing on expanding its dealer network. Mack has…
Business Management DTNA adds Class 8 and 6 Freightliner 360 trucks to Mexican market November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has upped its game in the Mexican market, announcing the release of two new Freightliner 360 trucks. The Class 8 2528 and…
Equipment Volvo announces 2018 forecast, expands product line in Mexico November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Volvo Group for the first time announced its projections for 2018 Class 8 retail sales, with a bullish projection of 260,000 retail sales expected in the U.S.,…
Health & Safety Wait and see approach to NAFTA for Mexico’s trucking association president April 29, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – In the face of increasing trade between Canada and Mexico, Rogelio F. Montemayor-Morineau, president of Canacar, Mexico’s trucking association, said he would take a wait and see…
Business Management A GLIMPSE INTO MEXICO’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY December 23, 2015 I recently travelled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Daimler Trucks North America introduced truck journalists to some very interesting and sophisticated Mexican fleets. We had a lengthy chat about the…