Navistar names new VP of North American parts and sales
LISLE, Ill. – Carlos Junquera has been named new vice-president of North American parts sales for Navistar, Inc. “We’re excited to have Carlos leading our North American parts sales team,” said Michael Cancelliere, senior vice-president of global parts and customer…
TPine Truck Rental achieves full membership with NationaLease
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ontario’s TPine Truck Rental has been approved for full membership in NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America. With over 155 members, NationaLease is in over 700 service locations in Canada and…
BC logging company gets first International HX Series truck in Canada
LISLE, Ill. – The first of International Truck’s HX Series truck has been delivered to Canada. British Columbia’s Lime Creek Logging ordered the truck, the HX620, configured for logging operations, a 120” BBC set-back axle truck or tractor suitable for…
Class 8 trucks in hirer demand, says Act
COLUMBIA, Ind. – Demand for Class 8 trucks in May rose faster than supply for the first time this year, says Act Research. “May showed the first meaningful increase in freight volumes in nine months,” said Steve Tam, Act’s vice-president…
Carrier Shutdown for – Blatant Disregard’ of Safety Standards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered Lowell, Mass.-based Flavio Borges Prado, doing business as Golden Eagle Delivery, to immediately cease operations because of the company’s lack of inspection or maintenance accountability. The company was put under investigation earlier this year after it failed to submit to a New Entrant Safety Audit required by federal regulations.
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association celebrates 60th anniversary
MONCTON, N.B. — To commemorate its 60-year milestone the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) hosted a celebration dinner on June 9 at the Crown Plaza Moncton Downtown Hotel. The evening included a networking cocktail reception followed by a lobster dinner. There was…
Results of the annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition
JOPLIN, Mo. — Jake Lindamood of Irving, Texas was named Best of Show with his 1988 Peterbilt 379 at the 34th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition held June 9-11 at the Joplin Convention & Trade Center in Joplin, Mo. Lindamood was…
Navistar uses driver input in updating existing, new truck models
When drivers climb into refreshed and updated International trucks over the next couple of years, they may or may not notice right away that technological, safety, comfort and other changes have been made. But that doesn’t mean drivers haven’t given their direct input about those changes.
TransForce creates role for M&A v.p.
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced the creation of a new role within the company, vice-president of mergers and acquisitions. It will be filled by David Saperstein beginning June 28, the company says. He will be based in the US…
PICTURES: Children’s Convoy 2016 sets off
Both adults and children from across the region enjoyed a fantastic day out to Crealy, travelling in style as part of a 15 truck convoy. Each summer the United Truckers put on the special event, taking children with Autism or Downs Syndrome for a day out.