Mack Takes Upfitting Online with Body Builder Portal
Mack Trucks has introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, which brings all of the company’s body builder resources together in a single online location. The Body Builder Portal acts as a one-stop shop for body builder needs, giving customers, body builders and dealers the tools they need for a body upfit process.
Chassis shortage solution demands change from all involved
From left to right, Steven Schulein, vice president of drayage and industry relations at National Retail Transportation; Fred Johring, chairman of the Harbor Trucking Association and president of Golden State Express; and Bill Shea, CEO of Dire…
Constructing a successful business
It’s the humble trucking story most are familiar with. Dad drives trucks, takes one truck and builds a business. That’s more or less how Joseph Haulage planted its roots in 1975. Joseph K. Joseph bought a dump truck and started…
Trailcon appoints a regional manager for Western Canada
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing Inc. has named Brian Jones as its regional manager for Western Canada, overseeing sales, operations and administration for the Calgary, Edmonton and Surrey markets. “My objectives within the new role will be to strengthen our…
Trucking, and loving it
Trucking gets a thumbs up from one of Quebec’s youngest drivers
The Mark Dalton Project, Part 1
Mark had been spending much of the winter driving long-hauls between Toronto and Edmonton. When the weather was bad on the prairies, the drive could be a challenge, but with the weather improving and spring just around the corner, the…
Kenworth T880S enters production
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Production begins this week for the Kenworth T880S, the company announced today. According to Kenworth, the truck has been a much-anticipated option for mixer body builders and their customers needing to meet the federal bridge formula.…
Wabash National names new truck body leader
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National announced today that it has named Kevin Page as its new vice-president and general manager of final mile and distributed services. In this new position, Page will drive further commercialization of the Final Mile Series…
Views from the summit
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the many remarkable achievements by women and to recognize the all too many challenges still ahead. That Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit is held around this…
Navistar posts Q1 loss as Class 8 market faces headwinds
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar reported a US$62 million net loss in the first quarter of 2017. Revenues were $1.7 billion, down 6% year-over-year, due to weaker truck sales in the overall Class 8 market. “Our results are on track with…