Navistar posts Q4 loss

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar posted a fourth quarter loss of US$34 million on softer revenues resulting from a softening Class 8 truck market. Charge-outs were down 18% compared to Q4…

Great Dane’s technician training program recognized

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Great Dane has announced it’s the first semi-trailer manufacturer to achieve ASE/CASE accreditation for its technician training program. The accreditation comes from the National Institute for Automotive…

November trailer orders surge

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Act Research says an escalation in trailer orders in November indicates that the buying season has begun. Climbing 71% month-over-month, the increase was mostly due to dry…

Natural gas transition needs funding plan, OTA report outlines

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has released a report – Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel for Canadian Truck Fleets: A Roadmap Toward Implementation – to assist…

CTA pre-budget submission focuses on reducing GHGs

TORNTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance went green in its federal pre-budget submission. In the submission, CTA outlined how the environment is a clear priority for the industry, which is…

November Class 8 orders rebound: ACT Research

  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders increased significantly in November according to ACT Research. November new orders totaled 21,108 units, with the net at 19,440 units. “In addition to…

ATA Truck Tonnage Index posts 8% gain in November

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped up 8.2% in November, after a 0.3% drop during October. In November, the index equaled 142.4 up from…

Canadore College graduates truck and coach apprenticeship students

NORTH BAY, Ont. – The first ever graduating class of Canadore College’s pre-apprenticeship truck and coach technician program celebrated its graduation this month. The program was a product of Canadore…

Fastfrate names new president

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – The Fastfrate Group of Companies has announced longtime employee Manny Calandrino is taking over as president and chief operating officer on Jan. 1. He will oversee the…

Ontario carriers lacking optimism

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario motor carrier executives are less optimistic about their business prospects over the next quarter than they were three months ago. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Q4…

IN PRINT — Tools that Work: Productive options for the shop

Most shop supervisors or maintenance managers have at least one secret -weapon in their tool crib. It could be a proven time or labor saver, or maybe a tool designed for lifting heavy stuff like tires and wheels. Tools that aid in -precision work, such as installing wheel bearings, can prove their worth many times over by reducing irregular tire wear and minimizing the possibility of a wheel-off.

Zavcor Trucking launches training academy

FORT ERIE, Ont. – Zavcor Trucking is getting into the driver training business. The company announced it is launching the Zavcor Professional Driver Training Academy in February. “There are endless…

2017 to be “year of growth” for Mullen Group

OKOTOKS, Alta. – After two very challenging years, Mullen Group chairman and CEO Murray Mullen said 2017 will be a year of growth. “I believe the outlook for the economy…

OTA says Toronto road tolls create “whole new ballgame”

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says Toronto City Council’s approval to toll the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway could lead other municipalities to follow suit. The…

Trailer orders strengthening

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders jumped more than 70% in November, but were still off year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research. It calculated preliminary net trailer orders…