PHH Arval Appoints Jim Halliday as Senior VP
PHH Arval announced it appointed Jim Halliday to the position of senior vice president and chief business development officer for North America.
Port of L.A. Break Ground on $137.7 million Project
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Port of Los Angeles officials broke ground on a new intermodal storage railyard that will improve a vital link in the national freight network. The new yard will function as a critical link between the Port…
Meritor Makes Executive Changes as Part of Reorganization
Meritor announced a series of organizational changes it says are designed to more closely align its overall structure with its recent business segment consolidation.
CN to Build Intermodal Ramp in Illinois
Canadian National Railway Co. announced a plan to construct an intermodal ramp at its freight yard in Joliet, Ill., to offer import/export customers key access to numerous Chicagoland distribution centers.
Executives from B.C., Ont. Kenworth dealerships named to dealer council
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A pair of Canadian executives have been named to Kenworth’s 2013 Dealer Council. Bill Currie of Inland Kenworth in Burnaby, B.C., and Vince Tarola of Kenworth Truck Centres in Concord, Ont. were chosen from among the…
Why insurance companies want your telematics data
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Insurance companies love data. They really do. And they’re very good at analyzing and interpreting data. So, it should come as little surprise that insurance providers are looking for ways to tap into the telematics…
Engineers Warn About the Economic Impact of Not Investing in Infrastructure
A lack of funding in infrastructure will mean more to the people of the United States than a few more potholes in the road.According to the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Failure to Act report, “The Impact of Current Infrastructure Investment …
The future potential of truck telematics
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Imagine a prospective new hire showing up at your recruiting office with a USB drive in hand, containing his or her complete driving record over the previous six months.
Truck Dealers Expect Caution in Truck-Buying This Year
When it comes to truck buying, uncertainty and caution are the watchwords for 2013, according to some of the nation’s top truck dealers, but a tax break passed as part of the recent “fiscal cliff” deal should lend a helping hand.
Mack offering extended warranty coverage on E7 engines
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack has launched a new engine overhaul program for owners of Mack E7 engines, offering extended warranty coverage of up to three years or 350,000 miles.