Ontario carriers bracing for service disruptions during Pan Am Games

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario carriers are concerned about traffic congestion that could occur when Toronto hosts the Pan Am Games this summer. An Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey indicated many…

SAF-Holland introduces fully integrated mechanical trailer suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. — With more fleets spec’ing mechanical trailer suspensions, SAF-Holland has come out with a new system it says will reduce weight and maintenance costs and simplify OEM installation.

Navistar taps Paccar veteran for senior v.p. role

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has named Jeff Sass its new senior vice-president, North America Truck Sales and Marketing. Sass joins Navistar after having spent 20 years working for Paccar…

Bendix satisfied with NHTSA’s stability mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bendix has applauded the long-awaited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ruling that will require heavy trucks to be equipped with electronic stability control. The rule, announced…

Navistar posts narrower Q2 loss

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar posted a US$64 million net loss in the second quarter, but reports chargeouts were up 38% over the last quarter. Q2 results compare to a $297…

Paccar Veteran Jumps to Navistar

LISLE, IL -- Navistar International Corp. has lured a 20-year veteran of the parent company to rivals Peterbilt and Kenworth.

Navistar Narrows Loss as Revenue Slips, Misses Expectations

LISLE, IL -- Navistar International Corp. on Thursday announced it narrowed its fiscal second quarter loss while revenue slipped.

U.S. Issues Electronic Stability Control Mandate for Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it has finalized rules requiring electronic stability control (ESC) systems on new commercial trucks and large buses. The regulations require the systems on Class 6-8 trucks plus large buses exceeding 26,000 pounds in gross weight. Compliance will be evaluated using a "j-turn" test that replicates a curved highway off-ramp. The rules will take effect for most heavy trucks two years from publication of the regulations while some of the largest buses will have longer to comply. Canada is expected to adopt similar regulations.

ATA pleased with electronic stability control mandate announcement

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said it was pleased with today’s announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that claimed it would soon require new…

ACT Research: May Class 8 orders fall

COLUMBUS, Ind. – In May 2015 39,000 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, down 8% when compared with May 2014, according to ACT Research. “While the order comparisons are negative,…

Volvo Group reaches energy efficiency goal five years early

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Group North America announced today that it has achieved its goal of reduced energy consumption in the US Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants…

Consolidated Fastfrate Getting New President, CEO

WOODBRIDGE, ON -- The trucking company Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. has announced Larry Rodo has been named president and CEO.

Stemco to Acquire the Veyance North-American Air Spring

LONGVIEW, TX – The truck component supplier Stemco announced Wednesday it reached an agreement to acquire the Veyance North-American air springs business from the…

No More License Plates for Unpaid Traffic Fines

TORONTO -- Not paying traffic fines in Ontario will result in you being denied the opportunity to renew an existing vehicle license plate or to acquire a new one.

North American Class 8 Orders Drop, Medium Duty Rebounds

BLOOMINGTON, IN and COLUMBUS, IN -- Two new reports show North American Class 8 truck orders in May declined to their lowest level since September 2013. The freight transportation forecasting firm FTR released preliminary data showing May net orders totaled 19,714 units, an 11% month-over-month decline and 23% lower than a year ago.