Michelin North America appoints new president, chairman

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America has a new chairman and president in the form of 29-year Michelin veteran Pete Selleck. He succeeds Richard "Dick" Wilkerson, who is retiring to become chairman emeritus.

The economy, hours of service and finding drivers top concerns for US carriers

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- They're likely sick of having to worry about it, but for the third year in a row trucking executives in the US can't seem to get the state of the economy out of their minds.

Don’t let current uncertainty divert your attention from future opportunity, ATA’s Graves advises

GRAPEVINE, Texas --- Motor carrier executives grappling with the current economic uncertainty need to be careful not to miss out on the opportunities that lie ahead, warned American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves in his...

Vipar, Meritor partner to offer 3PL service to suppliers

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- Vipar Heavy Duty has announced a new program with Meritor Aftermarket Services that will offer third party logistics (3PL) services to Vipar's supplier community. Under the agreement, Vipar will work with Meritor's...

Great Dane’s Jim Pines steps down as executive vice-president

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Jim Pines, executive vice-president of sales and operations at Great Dane Trailers, will step down from his role at the end of 2011 in order to devote his full attention to personal and family business concerns, the company...

Capital Partners acquires tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite

ALGER, Mich. -- Automated tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite has been acquired by Capital Partners, a private investment firm located in Greenwich, Conn., in conjunction with minority partners Argosy Capital and management.

One-year payback predicted when fuel economy standards take effect

DALLAS, Texas -- When phase one of the NHTSA/EPA fuel economy standards for medium and heavy trucks goes into effect with model year 2014 vehicles, most progressive fleets will not have to spec' trucks any differently than they do today.

DTNA rebrands powertrain portfolio; Detroit Diesel becomes Detroit

DALLAS, Texas -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is dropping the Diesel from Detroit Diesel, as part of a new branding initiative designed to better reflect the diversity if its powertrain portfolio.

B.C. adjusts PNP to permanently include long-haul truckers

VICTORIA, B.C. -- British Columbia has made changes to its provincial nominee program (PNP), including making a pilot project that includes long-haul truck drivers a permanent part of the program.

Industry experts explain why green logistics are smart logistics

VAUGHN, Ont. -- Adopting sustainable supply chain practices is no longer an option, it's what you have to do to stay in business was the message delivered at an SCL breakfast meeting  addressing sustainability issues today.

Master Promotions buys Truxpo from BCTA

SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- New Brunswick-based Master Promotions has expanded its portfolio of B.C. trade shows with the purchase of Truxpo.

Manitoba trucking companies to hold charity truck-pull competition

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies are competing in a friendly truck-pull competition to raise money for the United Way this afternoon.

Titan Trailers to open new plant, welding school

TILLSONBURG, Ont. -- Aluminum trailer manufacturer Titan Trailers has announced plans to build a new sub-assembly plant in Tillsonburg, Ont.

Volvo Group claims top spot in 13L engine market

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Group claims to have assumed the number one position for US sales of 13-litre engines, America's new favourite engine size.

COMPETITION WATCH: Schneider National launches cross-border intermodal service

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has launched Canada Direct, a service that pre-clears customers' loads to help increase the speed of cross-border rail moves.