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Navistar revamps communications team
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has revamped its communications structure with two new appointments. Bre Whalen is now manager of on-highway product communications. She is new to Navistar, but has eight years of media relations experience. Darwin Minnis is manager of…
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Nikola claims US$12 billion in hydrogen truck pre-orders
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Hydrogen truck maker Nikola says it has raised another US$210 million and now boasts US$12 billion in pre-orders. About $380 million of those were for the recently announced Nikola Tre European cabover. “Once the Nikola Tre arrives…
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New president/CEO leading Magnum Trailer and Equipment
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Magnum Trailer and Equipment has named Andrew Taylor as its president and CEO. “Magnum has a huge opportunity in the transportation equipment market. Our products and services are designed to protect trucks and their drivers and improve…
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International launches CV Series
Navistar back in the Class 4/5 segment with new International CV
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Trucking and trade
Fields on Wheels panel addresses trade, MELT, and truck transportation in Manitoba
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Tallman Group adds Doepker trailers to product offerings
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group announced today that it has added Doepker Industries trailers to its product offerings. The new line will be available at all Tallman and Tru-Nor dealership locations in Ontario. “The addition of the Doepker Industries hopper, steel…
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Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC
TORONTO, Ont. – Paccar Parts has announced the opening of a new 160,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Ont. The facility opened on Oct. 22 and will support customers across Eastern Canada. The company says the new facility features…
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Infrastructure and the cost of doing nothing
AUSTIN, Texas – Everyone knows the U.S. economy is humming, so the popular All Eyes on the Economy session at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition was replaced this year with discussion of a topic that’s not…
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Mack, Volvo expand over-the-air capabilities
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack and Volvo have both announced expanded over-the-air (OTA) software and vehicle parameter update capabilities. They’ve also created a simple portal to allow customers to register their trucks for OTA updates. “Customers who utilize Mack Over The…
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Wabash Canada mourns the loss of Rodney Ehrlich
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and CTO of Wabash National, passed away on Oct. 9. He was 72 years old. Wabash Canada’s president and CEO Brent Larson expressed his sadness of the company’s loss. He had this to say:…
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Trends in eCommerce and last-mile delivery
TORONTO, Ont. – Last-mile delivery is going to have to keep up with the increasing demands of consumer buying trends. That’s according to a panel who discussed eCommerce and last-mile delivery trends, at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit. The panel…
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Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality
EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers in the trucks and product to market,” said Howard August,…
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Kenworth unleashes the W990
Kenworth updates iconic W900
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Mitsubishi Fuso names new product support manager
LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced recently that Vadim Kornev will become the company’s new product support manager for Eastern Canada. Vadim comes to Fuso from Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, where he had a similar…
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Navistar already benefits from Traton alliance: Clarke
HANNOVER, Germany – Navistar is already realizing the benefits of extra purchasing power made possible through a 17% equity stake secured by Volkswagen Truck and Bus – recently rebranded as Traton Group. A related joint venture for procurement activities offered…
