International’s new vocational truck to debut in February

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A new International vocational truck, which will replace the PayStar, will be unveiled in February and will start hitting dealer lots in April. Jeff Sass, senior vice-president,…

Mullen Group’s growing trucking segment helps offset oilfield services declines

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group continued to grind out a profit in the third quarter, despite continued weakness in the oil and gas industry. The company’s third quarter profit came…

Cooper Tire introduces new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network

FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today its new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network. The new service offers 24/7 emergency roadside tire replacement and repair for eligible commercial…

TSI Group implements Invenias platform

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — TSI Group has deployed Invenias’ cloud-based platform for executive and strategic hiring, in order to to enhance its business processes, the company said in a release today.

PIT Group opening US office

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — PIT Group has announced the opening of a US office as it looks to boost its presence there. The Quebec-based engineering and research group conducts the popular…

Cooper Tire Debuts Roadmaster Fleet Service Network

FINDLAY, OH -- Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has announced its new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network, offering around-the-clock emergency roadside tire replacement and repair for eligible commercial trucking fleets that are part of the Roadmaster national account program.

Mack dealers look to reduce downtime with new service processes

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Mack Trucks is rolling out a network of Certified Uptime Centers, dealers that have taken steps to expedite repairs and improve uptime. To qualify for the certification…

Detroit’s Virtual Technician adds new portal, over-the-air programming

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Detroit Connect has enhanced its Virtual Technician remote diagnostics platform, adding over-the-air programming and a new portal. “Intelligent connectivity is at the core of what we are…

Truck demand to remain strong in 2016, DTNA’s Daum predicts

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World’s Largest Truck Convoy rolls down Hwy. 401

Truck drivers help raise $52,000 for Special Olympics Ontario during the World's Largest Truck Convoy in Paris, Ont.

Hours-of-Service remains top trucking industry concern

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — For the third consecutive year, hours-of-service ranked as the top concern among North American trucking companies. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its annual list of…

Kenworth introduces new dealer program to improve uptime, additional options

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Kenworth took time at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to celebrate a “wonderful year” marked by market share growth and the addition of new…

Rates, capacity, driver availability and technology discussed by leading shippers and carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Representatives of leading shippers and carriers shared a stage at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, where they discussed key trends affecting their businesses. Doug Munro, president and…

Six questions to ask before making an acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A panel of M&A deal-makers was assembled at the Surface Transportation Summit earlier this week, to shed light on how to successfully acquire and integrate a company…

Volvo dealers taking steps to improve uptime

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks dealers that adopt a standardized process to expedite repairs and provide more transparent information to customers will soon receive a special Certified Uptime Center designation.