Trailer order volume in December strongest since March 2006: report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Following a modest pullback in November, the trailer industry closed 2012 on a strong note, with new orders rise to a multi-year high in December, while cancellation activity remained at modest levels, according to the...

Yokohama’s TY517 commercial tire added to SmartWay-certified list

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Yokohama’s new TY517 commercial tire has been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies. Yokohama, which now has nine products recognized as SmartWay...

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:Motor carrier executives less optimistic about freight volumes in 2013

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian motor carrier executives are less optimistic about freight volume growth in 2013 than they were a year ago, results from our annual Transportation Buying Trends survey indicate.

Beaver Truck Centre launches new leasing, rentals division

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has launched a new leasing and rentals division. Beaver Leasing and Rentals will carry both Volvo and Hino trucks for daily rental or long-term, full-maintenance lease. 

Feds investing nearly $20 million in new Deltaport overpass

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Government of Canada will be contributing nearly half of the $45 million cost for a new overpass on the Deltaport Causeway, part of Port Metro Vancouver’s Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. The feds...

LTL ripe for consolidation: Cormark’s David Newman

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s Less-than-truckload sector is ripe for consolidation, Cormark transportation market analyst David Newman told transportation industry professionals this week during a webinar on industry trends.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce buying up Vitran shares

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has recently purchased shares of Vitran Corp., to the tune of some 1.763 million shares, representing about 10.75% of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares.

Truck News golf tourney to tee off at Wooden Sticks June 4

UXBRIDGE, Ont. -- The eight annual Truck News/Chevron charity golf tournament will held on June 4 at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont.

Inaugural TMTC conference set to roll May 6-8

KING CITY, Ont. -- Plans are well underway for the very first Transportation Maintenance and Technology Council event, to be held May 6-8 at the Kingbridge Conference Centre.

Kenworth, Paccar Financial offering extended warranty for Canadian customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial are now offering an extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial.

Mack names Saskatchewan dealer top Canadian distributor for 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Redhead Equipment of Regina, Sask. its 2012 Distributor of the Year for Canada.

Accuride says restructuring, upgrades behind company’s recent successes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Accuride Corporation has announced that its “Fix and Grow” actions to restructure and upgrade core operations have improved operational performance and enabled the company to secure new long-term agreements for...

Volvo Trucks searching for safest fleets in North America

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The search is on, once again, for the safest fleets in North America, with Volvo seeking recipients for its annual Volvo Trucks Safety Award. For the fifth consecutive year, two fleets with the safest driving records and top...

Betts Company rebrands spray suppression, fender businesses

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Betts Company has announced a new operating division for its spray suppression and fender businesses: BettsHD. Betts officials made the announcement during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas yesterday. BettsHD will...

Muir’s Cartage explains reorganization

CONCORD, Ont. -- Muir’s Cartage’s transition to an all owner/operator fleet was necessitated by the “market forces experienced by the entire industry,” says Ted Brown, executive vice-president with the company.