Effective transportation system key to future growth, transport minister asserts
CALGARY, Alta. — To build an effective transportation system for the future, Canada must recognize emerging trends and opportunities and adapt our systems and policies to capitalize on them, Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure… [Full …
TravelCenters of America Installs GPS on all RoadSquadTrucks
Travel Centers of America installed GPS tracking technology on its RoadSquad fleet of more than 400 emergency road service vehicles.
JX Enterprises Appoints Lead For Two New Dealerships
JX Enterprises appointed industry veteran Dan Ryan to head the company’s two newest dealerships, JX Peterbilt – Fort Wayne and JX Peterbilt – Indianapolis.
Yancey Truck Centers to Acquire International Truck Dealership
Yancey Bros. Co. announced they will acquire the operating assets of Mays International Trucks in Augusta, Ga., effective Jan. 31.
Carriers Responding to New Health Care Costs
More than 80% of carriers report that recent health care changes will adversely affect them, according to the recent fourth quarter national Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners.
Knight, Celadon, Swift Announce Strong Fourth Quarters
Three major truckload carriers, Knight Transportation, Celadon Group and Swift Transportation, each announced profitable fourth quarter results.
Coming off record year, Volvo predicting "good, but choppy 2012"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Volvo Trucks is predicting a “good, but choppy 2012,” coming on the heels of a banner year for the company, in which it grew its North American Class 8 retail market share nearly three points. [Full Story]
Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel. [Full Story]
House Readies Highway Bill
House Republicans will introduce a highway bill next week, said Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Mica’s announcement followed President Obama’s call in his State of the Union address for funding the…
Meritor renews supply deal with Fras-le
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Meritor has announced it has renewed an exclusive five-year pact with Fras-le to supply brake lining for its US and Canadian commercial vehicle markets. [Full Story]