Bendix brings foundation brake sales and support in-house

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has announced its sales and support agreement with Roadranger has ended, and it will now handle those responsibilities on its own.

Manitoba truck driving champs coming later this month

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The best truck drivers in Manitoba will be pitted against each other at the 2011 Professional Truck Driving Championship held this year at Peterbilt Manitoba June 25.

Net orders for heavy-duty commercial vehicles remain strong in May

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A preliminary reading of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles net orders for North American markets fell from April's high watermark but remained strong, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Net orders were up 85% from a...

Trucking conditions slip sharply in April: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR's April Trucking Conditions Index fell to a reading of 7.57 from a March reading of 13.30. Officials say the primary factors driving the index down were an adjustment to FTR's outlook for base shipping rate increases, as...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen closes acquisition of Hi-Way 9

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has closed the previously announced acquisition of Hi-Way 9 Express, Load-Way, Streamline Logistics, and 1006213 Alberta Ltd. in a cash and shares transaction effective June 1.

Reefer rates, freight volume rise in May: TransCore

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore's Truckload Rate Index recorded a 1.1% increase in refrigerated van rates on the spot market in the seven days ending May 25. The 7% surge in reefer freight volume indicates an uptick in seasonal produce after...

Yokohama Tire announces price revisions on commercial products

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Yokohama Tire Canada will be implementing several pricing adjustments, effective July 1, on various commercial tires sold in Canada.

Flo Components recognized for apprenticeship support

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components is one of sixteen Ontario employers being recognized for their dedication to training the next generation of skilled workers and supporting the province's economic future.

Newly launched Purchasing Managers Index offers an early trends indicator for Canadian manufacturing sector

TORONTO, Ont. --  - Starting today Canada's purchasing managers will be playing a leading role in identifying key economic trends in the nation's manufacturing sector.

Bendix rewards top Canadian distributors

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Six of 34 companies recognized as Bendix's premier distributors this year came from Canada.

Ontario environment commissioner’s report contains mixed bag for truckers: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The annual greenhouse gas progress report, issued yesterday by Ontario's environmental commissioner, Gord Miller, has produced a mixed reaction from Ontario trucking companies, according to the Ontario Trucking Association...

TransCore to host charity golf tourney next month

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore Link Logistics will be hosting its annual subscriber conference and charity golf tournament at Lionhead Golf and Country Club on July 12. The event, now celebrating its 13th year, is projected to bring the...

Volvo Group to assemble I-Shift, mDrive in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Mack and Volvo are bringing the assembly of their respective automated transmissions to the US.

Trailcon’s Boughton purchases Mosport

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trailcon Leasing president Alan Boughton and two business partners have purchased Mosport International Raceway.

Translog 2011 to identify gaps to sustainable and efficient transportation

HAMILTON, Ont. -- There are just two weeks left to Translog 2011, scheduled for June 15-16 at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton.