Hitachi Capital celebrates Canadian launch
TORONTO, Ont. — Hitachi Capital Canada celebrated its move into the Canadian market with a major bash Dec. 13.
Yokohama exec looks ahead to 2013
FULLERTON, Calif. — The commercial tire industry saw a dramatic shift over the past year, with less demand and lower raw material costs in 2012 compared to the previous year.
China Truck Sales Continue Downward in Q3’12
China’s GDP decelerated to 7.4% in Q3, the slowest pace 2009, according to the most recent China Commercial Vehicle Outlook, jointly published quarterly by ACT and China’s State Information Center.The report includes an overview of the China’s econo…
Iowa Parking Area Closing for Winter
The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the temporary closure of the undeveloped rest area at mile post 51 on southbound Interstate 35 in Warren County, Iowa, beginning Jan. 2.
Somerset Standard commented Get facts straight before blaming truck drivers
I am responding to the report in December 20’s paper about residents moaning about traffic even though they live by a road near Sainsbury’s in Frome.
ACT: New and Used Truck Sales, Trailer Orders Slide
MD & HD Orders Better Than Average, but below OctoberNovember Class 5 through Class 8 truck orders in North America were better than 2012’s average, but fell below Octobers promising level of activity, according to ACT Research Co.
Pilot Flying J Donates $100,000 to Wreaths Across America
This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of wreaths were placed on the tombstones and memorials of the nation’s fallen heroes thanks to Wreaths Across America. With the help of professional drivers and customers across the nation, Pilot Flying J w…
Recommendations Published on Container Yard Equipment Safety
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, TT Club and ICHCA International have jointly published recommended minimum safety features for container yard equipment, identifying features and functional requirements to improve the safety of people, …
Tires and Tiaras: Speedco Helps Grant Child’s Wish
People might think of trucking, tires and service bays as a typical “manly” realm, but for a little girl in Arizona, a Speedco became a princess fantasy.
SelecTrucks Enhances Buyer’s Assurance and Limited Warranty Coverages for Used Trucks
SelecTrucks announces the addition of enhancements to its 60-Day buyer’s assurance and select limited warranty for used Freightliner and Western Star trucks.