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Accuride extends warranty on Gunite automatic slack adjusters
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride has extended the standard warranty on its Gunite automatic slack adjusters to six years/one million miles. The company says this is the industry’s best standard warranty for automatic slack adjusters. The Gunite standard and Gunite 2000…
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Extended warranty available on medium-duty Kenworths financed by Paccar
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced the availability of an extended warranty program on Classes 5-7 trucks purchased in Canada and financed through Paccar Financial. The trucks now qualify for a two-year/320,000-km basic vehicle extended warranty when the purchase is…
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Navistar says OnCommand Connection saving fleets money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Navistar showcased its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics platform at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings this week. It is the industry’s only open architecture, all-makes platform, providing fleets with complete coverage. OnCommand Connection has been on the…
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Kenworth, Paccar team up to offer Class 8 Extended Warranty Program
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth and Paccar are now offering an extended warranty programs for its Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 trucks though Paccar Financial. The program allows customers to receive a 3-year/480,000 km basic vehicle extended warranty.…
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Four takeaways from Navistar’s Analyst Day
LISLE, Ill. — On Wednesday, Navistar held its first Analyst Day since February 2012, when the previous regime was still steadfastly defending its EGR-only emissions strategy. The hosting of an Analyst Day this year, and the debut of a new…
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Bestpass achieves record growth, eyes Canadian expansion
ALBANY, N.Y. — Expansion into the Canadian market helped toll management company Bestpass to achieve record growth in 2014. It added more than 500 new accounts over the year and saw a 40% increase in service revenue. It also formed…
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Meritor launches new campaign to help wounded veterans
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor has launched a new charity and marketing initiative called Shoes for Soldiers that is aimed to help wounded veterans get back on their feet to become leaders in business and their communities. The company announced…
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Westport snaps up alt-fuel company
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Westport Innovations Inc. has picked up a European company known for its expertise in direct injection liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) technology. The company acquired Prins Autogassystemen Holding B.V. for €12.2 million (US$15.1 million). Prins, which is based…
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Kriska-Mullen deal closes
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group and Kriska Group have officially closed the deal announced earlier this year, which will see the formation of jointly held Kriska Transportation Group. Under terms of the deal, Mullen will receive a 30% stake in the…
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Mullen Group buys Gardewine
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group announced today an agreement to purchase Manitoba-based Gardewine Group, one of the largest privately-owned transportation companies in Canada. The deal is valued at $172 million, which will be paid in cash. Included are: Gardewine North,…
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Dicom expands into US with acquisition of Time Logistics Couriers
MONTREAL, Que. — Dicom Transportation Group has announced its expansion into the US with the acquisition of Georgia-based Time Logistics Couriers. Time Logistics is an asset-free provider of third-party logistics services. It operates a national network of agents and 12…
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Panel talks regulations at STA annual meeting
SASKATOON, Sask. — Rules and regulations were all the rage during the Saskatchewan Trucking Association’s 77th Annual General Meeting and Gala. The day began with a panel of experts who talked rules and regulations in the province and what the…
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Hino throws party to celebrate 40 years in Canada
TORONTO, Ont. — Hino had more than one reason to celebrate last week when it marked its 40th year in Canada. It was also recognizing new milestones achieved by the company within the past year. “Last year we achieved number one…
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Despite lack of 15L engine, natural gas suppliers still optimistic about fuel’s future
TORONTO, Ont. — The current lack of a 15-litre natural gas engine has stalled growth in the heavy-duty trucking segment, but speakers at the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada conference here today said they’re still optimistic about the potential for natural…
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‘The Americans are coming,’ Kriska’s Mark Seymour warns
And other reasons industry consolidation will continue
