Equipment Western Star seeing growth, thanks to introduction of 4700 September 11, 2014 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Western Star may control just 2.6% of the North American Class 8 market, but it’s feeling pretty good about itself these days. The truck maker has…
Transportation VIPAR gets Power January 8, 2014 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — VIPAR Heavy Duty, an Illinois-based aftermarket truck parts distribution network, has acquired Power Heavy Duty, a parts buying network based in Pearland, Texas.
Transportation Caravan rebrands, launches new Web site January 1, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. -- Caravan Logistics has a new name and look. The company has been rebranded Caravan Group of Companies as part of a rebranding effort aimed at bringing Caravan’s complementary operating units under one corporate umbrella.
Transportation Caravan announces rebranding initiative, new Web site November 27, 2013 TORONTO, Ont. -- Caravan Logistics has a new name and look. The company has been rebranded Caravan Group of Companies as part of a rebranding effort aimed at bringing Caravan’s complementary operating units under one corporate umbrella.
Transportation Meritor embraces “fast food-type” model for parts pilot project November 1, 2013 EDMONTON, Alta. - It’s just like Domino’s Pizza: service within a certain window of time, or you get compensated. Except it isn’t pizza that is being delivered in this case; it’s remanufactured components to help your...
Transportation Expect more, again October 1, 2013 Ten years ago, when I first wrote in this space for Truck News after being appointed editorial director, I wrote that “In a business climate as turbulent and as quickly changing as today’s, to stand still is to fall behind.”
Transportation Meritor embraces “fast food-type” model for parts pilot project September 24, 2013 EDMONTON, Alta. -- It’s just like Domino’s Pizza: service within a certain window, or you get compensation. Except that it isn’t pizza being delivered, it’s remanufactured components such as differentials and drive...
Business Management COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen buys Jay’s Moving & Storage May 16, 2013 REGINA, Sask. -- Mullen Group announced today the acquisition of Jay’s Moving & Storage in a deal expected to close on June 1.
Business Management LEADERS: Wes Armour on shipper expectations and the need for flexibility May 2, 2013 Q: What do shippers expect from their carrier partners during the current economic growth phase?
Transportation Cummins reorganizes engine divisions March 20, 2013 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has reorganized its engine division, bringing all its engine products from 2.8- to 15-litre, under one umbrella.
Transportation Late for the party March 1, 2013 The stunning collapse in the value of many Internet companies near the turn of the century – known as the burst of the “dot-com bubble” – had far-reaching consequences, with many still being felt to this day. The most...
Transportation Walk this way February 1, 2013 There’s an old adage that says a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. I took that first step last fall, and as of mid-January I’d hiked over 780 kms, and placed one foot in front of the other no less than 1,319,418...
Mobile and IT Trimble buys ALK Technologies January 4, 2013 SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Trimble this week announced it has acquired ALK Technologies, a provider of routing, mapping, mileage and navigation technologies.
Transportation Parkway project dump truck drivers snub Teamsters…for now July 1, 2012 WINDSOR, Ont. – About 140 dump truck drivers – both owner/operators and those working for small companies – seem resistant to an organizing drive by the local Teamsters union.
Transportation Mack applies integration to the support side of the business June 21, 2012 ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Building on its ‘Mack’s got your back’ campaign, Mack Trucks is now offering a new Complete Care service that provides preventive maintenance and periodic vehicle inspections as part of its Mack Pedigree...
