Changeover dynamics pulling truck demand forward: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Current truck and trailer production is much more robust than over the last year, but, warns market analysts FTR Associates, a significant portion of that is a short-run surge being created by the imminent onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines.

Cat-Navistar Chinese joint venture plans press on

BEIJING, China -- Caterpillar and Navistar International, which are already collaborating in heavy equipment markets all over the world, are making progress with China's Jianghuai Automobile Group in joint venture discussions.

Hino, Pete models win truck dealers’ award

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 2011 Hino 268 and Peterbilt Model 384 were named as winners of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year for 2010.

Packaging Waste: ‘If you make it, you take it’

TORONTO -- Ontario's environment minister says he plans to hold manufacturers of products more responsible for the packaging they produce.

Dry van demand up over 200% last month

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer net orders were up 165 percent in March compared to the same month last year, according to ACT Research.

Isuzu unveils new van; announces Spartan deal for gas trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has unveiled a brand new vocational walk-in van with a body designed by Utilimaster Corp.

Toronto dealer in final of International competition

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Six International brand truck dealer reps went head-to-head last week to highlight their expertise and working knowledge of International brand commercial trucks, including, John White, Western Toronto International Trucks.

Nissan Diesel takes on new name

IRVING, Tex. -- Nissan Diesel America will now be known as UD Trucks North America.

Reefer carrier turns fleet over to new MX engine

OLATHE, Kan. -- A reefer carrier in the U.S. has placed an order with Kenworth to replace virtually its entire fleet with 2010 Paccar MX , SCR engines.

Carrier optimism continues upward trend

TORONTO -- According to the latest Business e-Pulse Survey from the Ontario Trucking Association, optimism among carriers continues to rise and is currently at an all-time high.

Shortening the links

TORONTO -- Unless shippers and transporters are willing to pay for triple-digit oil prices, they might want to start thinking of supply chains closer to home.

ArvinMeritor boosts Canadian content

TROY, Mich. -- John Nelligan is ArvinMeritor's mew Canadian regional director, North American Field Operations.

TransCore freight rate info based on market transactions

PORTLAND, Ore. -- To help carriers get an actual read on spot market rates, TransCore is introducing a Truckload Rate Exchange program.

High ceiling for class 8 truck sales in ’11

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- While the deck is tilted for growth this year, experts predict significant heavy-duty truck demand in 2011 as the North American strengthens amid rapidly tightening capacity in the truckload sector.

Atlantic port finds twin in South America

SAINT JOHN -- The Port of Saint John has been twinned with the Port of Santos, Brazil.