Business Management Pride Trucks Sales opens U.S. location with more to come August 31, 2018 TOLEDO, Ohio – Canadian retailer of pre-owned trucks and trailers, Pride Truck Sales, has expanded again opening a new facility in Toledo, Ohio this week. The Mississauga-based company says the…
Transportation Navistar names Giroux new chief communications officer August 30, 2018 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today that David Giroux has been named chief communications officer and will lead the company’s corporate communications department effective Sept. 1. “David is an experienced…
Equipment Mack to continue playing offense, new president promises August 21, 2018 Martin Weissburg takes the helm as Anthem demand boosts on-highway market share
Transportation Registration now open for 2018 OTA Executive Conference August 10, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the Ontario Trucking Association’s Executive Conference on November 7 and 8, taking place once again at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto. This…
Transportation Cummins, Eaton joint venture expected to profit in 2020 August 3, 2018 The Endurant transmission was the first product to emerge through the joint venture. COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Cummins and Eaton joint venture that was developed in 2017 is expected to…
Transportation CTA wants crackdown on ‘Driver Inc.’ payments August 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to sound the alarm about Driver Inc. – a payment model in which drivers who do not own or operate their…
Transportation Truck-Lite shakes up executive team July 31, 2018 FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite Co. announced three executive promotions and the addition of one new position within its organization this week. Mark Bara is the new executive vice president of…
Business Management Daimler to reorganize, create separate truck entity July 26, 2018 STUTTGART, Germany – Daimler AG has announced a reorganization that will create three legally independent entities, including one dedicated to trucks. The new structure will be comprised of: Mercedes-Benz AG;…
Transportation Construction to begin on Gordie Howe bridge July 5, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont.. – Bridging North America has secured the rights to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. Construction…
Transportation Peel Region begins Off-Peak Delivery pilot July 4, 2018 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Region of Peel will begin its first Off-Peak Delivery (OPD) pilot project running July through December, in participation with LCBO, Loblaw, PepsiCo, Walmart Canada, and Weston…
Transportation Daseke appoints new CFO July 3, 2018 ADDISON, Texas – Daseke has named Bharat Mahajan the company’s new chief financial officer. Mahajan will assume the role of CFO from Scott Wheeler, who was named Daseke’s president earlier…
Business Management ATA relaunches dues-based accounting and finance council June 29, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced the revival of the National Accounting and Finance Council (NAFC). The council will be reinstated with the new, dues-based membership…
Equipment Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley June 27, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Paccar has opened an Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, becoming the first truck manufacturer to create a permanent presence there. It has resulted in increased engagement with…
Transportation Tariffs are ‘illegal’, manufacturing group says June 12, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) is adding to the voices against steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, and is calling on the…
Health & Safety Much ado about something June 1, 2018 Pine Grove Rest Area safe for now, but lack of rest areas in Canada remains a concern
