Ontario awards program seeking leaders in apprenticeship training

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The search for Ontario employers helping to build tomorrow's skilled workforce by training new apprentices started Monday at Flo Components in Mississauga.Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray...

Bridgestone reorganizes commercial tire group

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) has announced the reorganization of the Bridgestone Commercial Group. BATO is undergoing several personnel changes within its commercial tire operations "to strengthen structural...

Great Dane plant hits 100,000th trailer milestone

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane's manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Ind. has recently completed its 100,000th trailer. The plant celebrated the milestone with a ceremony and press conference Feb. 1.

Navistar outlines emissions strategy, hints of new products during Analyst Day

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International rolled out the red carpet to investors and analysts at its new ultra-modern global headquarters here this week, assuring them the company has a firm handle on its in-cylinder EPA2010 emissions strategy.

Fleet Brake to sell off US assets, focus on Canadian market

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Canadian supplier Fleet Brake Parts and Service has announced it will sell off its assets in Utah and Idaho, so it can focus on Canadian service and distribution strategy.

TMTV attracts more than 10,000 views on YouTube to start 2012

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com's award-winning WebTV show, Transportation Matters, started 2012 with a bang, earning more than 10,000 views on its YouTube channel in January.

N.A. surface trade jumps 12.7% y-o-y in November

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 12.7% higher in November than in November 2010, totalling $76.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the US Department of...

Trucking conditions improve for third straight month: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) increased to a reading of 7.0 in December, marking the third straight month that the reading has increased.

PMTC seeking nominees for three awards programs

KING CITY, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is once again searching for nominees for its three awards programs. The PMTC will be teaming up with its member companies to celebrate the best in graphics design, driver performance...

YRC becomes YRC Freight

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. --YRC Inc., a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., today launched its new brand - YRC Freight.

Goodyear introduces Dunlop steer tire

AKRON, Ohio -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its portfolio of Dunlop brand truck tires with the new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus and pickup and delivery applications.

House highway bill will improve safety, infrastructure: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is praising a surface transportation bill crafted by the US House of Representatives, "that will not only make needed improvements to our nation's highway system, but will also make...

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index sees record Performance in 2011

TORONTO, Ont. --TransCore's Canadian Spot Market Freight Index had a record-breaking year with the highest annual volume over the last decade.  

Polar Tank Trailer names new president

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corporation has appointed Jim Painter as president of Polar Tank Trailer. Painter will be responsible for overall performance of the division, including three manufacturing plants, the dealer network, and several...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac to acquire Fortress Transport

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation Ltd. has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a majority interest in the parent company of Fortress Transport Inc. ("Fortress").