YRC hopes to sidestep bankruptcy with stock exchange plan

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- In its latest effort to stay afloat and keep competitive sharks at bay, YRC Worldwide has launched an exchange program to unload debt instruments in exchange for the company's common stock and new Class A Convertible Preferred Stock.

Paccar coining winter brakes

RENTON, Wash. -- Each winter, local, state, and provincial highway agencies use liquid de-icers in their battle against snow and ice in an effort to save money and reduce the impact of sand on air and groundwater quality.

OTA encouraged by HST change

TORONTO -- Ontario Trucking Association president David Bradley welcomed the introduction in the Ontario Legislature of legislation enacting the government's proposed new harmonized tax system.

Mack and Volvo revving up for 2010

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America recently had their diesel engines certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board to meet the near-zero emissions standards which take effect in January 2010.

Manufacturing ends 3Q on a high note

OTTAWA -- Canadian manufacturing sales rose 1.4 percent in September to $41.7 billion, largely reflecting increases in the motor vehicle industry.

Westport and Volvo to team up on natural gas system

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations and Volvo have entered into an agreement to collaborate on heavy duty natural gas engines and the associated supply chain.

Livingston underwhelmed by Mullen proposal

TORONTO -- With two suitors knocking on the door, unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund have about a week to decide their future.

Western Star’s light still shines

TORONTO -- Contrary to some recent rumors, Western Star Trucks isn't going to be folded like its former Sterling cousin.

ATA tonnage index dipped in October

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.2 percent in October, following a 0.3 percent contraction in September.

Livingston postpones acquisition vote

TORONTO -- A special meeting for unitholders of Livingston International Income Fund to consider the company's acquisition has been postponed, and the options have diminished.

YRC’s contract carriage biz sold to large 3PL

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- One of North America's largest third-party logistics brokerage firms has acquired the contracts, personnel and equipment of struggling LTL carrier YRC's Logistics' Dedicated Contract Carriage division.

Shippers see slight bump in transport costs

TORONTO -- Trucking rates are still scraping bottom, but at least they're able to pass on surcharges somewhat effectively.

Chrysler Ramming into heavy-duty truck market?

DETROIT -- Chrysler is reportedly mulling over the option of getting into the heavy-duty class 8 businesses.

PACCAR puts its trucks back in Mid-America

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- After an absence in 2009, the truck divisions of PACCAR - Kenworth and Peterbilt - will be back at the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2010.

Mack names new vocational marketing product manager

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Curtis Dorwart vocational marketing product manager, responsible for the commercialization of new and existing vocational products.