Global strategy paying off in volatile economic climate for Daimler

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Daimler’s global presence has matured to the point where the company is capable of offsetting weaker markets with stronger ones, and able to stick to its sales targets despite short-term uncertainties, according to its...

Takes more than talk to gain top spot for global truck manufacturing, Daimler execs warn

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Germany based MAN AG made headlines recently when it said overtaking Daimler as the globe's largest commecial truck maker was its corporate goal but Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler, told a press briefing here that it will...

Daimler execs remain optimistic despite drop in new orders

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Monthly Class 8 truck sales in Canada and in the US have been strong in 2012, showing regular year-over-year growth. However, new truck orders have declined on year-over-year basis in the US for eight consecutive months....

New ATA paper clears up “misconceptions” about fatigued driving

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In a new white paper released today, American Trucking Associations says it is “setting the record straight” about the involvement of fatigue in large truck crashes, highlighting how anti-trucking industry...

Washington politics posing unnecessary challenges for trucking, ATA’s Graves charges

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In identifying the US trucking industry's many challenges heading into 2013, American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves is pointing his finger squarely at Washington.

Carriers unwilling to embrace change will not survive, ATA’s Graves warns

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The US trucking industry will be at a crossroads in the year ahead, facing a myriad of challenges and opportunities that will favor those carriers willing to embrace change, Bill Graves, president and CEO of the...

BREAKING NEWS: Navistar, Jim Hebe part ways

LISLE, Ill. -- Jim Hebe, the outspoken senior vice-president of North American sales operations with Navistar, has retired.

ATA joins with national organization to combat human trafficking

LAS VEGAS, Nev.  -- Human trafficking, predominantly involving young girls sold into the sex trade, has become a $32 billion business in the US and the American Trucking Associations is lending a hand in the battle to end this scourge.

FleetSmart offering free Webinars on SmartDriver training

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart program is offering two free webinars for fleet managers.

Manitoba truck pull raises $3,000 for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- It took less than three minutes for the Manitoba trucking industry to raise $3,000 for the United Way.

Northern Ontario math whiz earns Grant’s Transport scholarship

NEW LISKEARD, Ont. -- Grant’s Transport has issued its annual mathematics scholarship to a Grade 12 grad looking to pursue a career as a veterinarian.

Trailer Wizards VP Dave Skaarup killed in motorcycle incident

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Dave Skaarup, vice-president of the Atlantic Region for Trailer Wizards, was killed while motorcycling in Mexico Oct. 3, according to an announcement on the company’s Web site. 

SCL shipper, carrier panel looks at costs, outlook for 2013

MISSISSAUGA, Ont., -- Shippers and carriers met to discuss costs and challenges ahead for 2013 during Supply Chain Canada’s breakfast seminar this week in Mississauga.

Canadian economy close to meeting potential: RBC economist

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist, at RBC, had a positive economic outlook to counter the economic doomsayers when she addressed the Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada breakfast seminar this week at...

Class 8 net orders remain weak in September

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The Class 8 market remained soft in September, with preliminary net order numbers reported by FTR Associates coming in at the lower end of expectations.