Master Promotions buys Truxpo from BCTA
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick-based Master Promotions has expanded its portfolio of B.C. trade shows with the purchase of Truxpo. [Full Story]
Manitoba trucking companies to hold charity truck-pull competition
WINNIPEG, Man. — Six Manitoba-based trucking companies are competing in a friendly truck-pull competition to raise money for the United Way this afternoon. [Full Story]
Accuride CFO Steps Down
James H. (Jim) Woodward, Jr., Senior Vice President / Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the Accuride Corporation has resigned his position to pursue other interests and opportunities.
Truckers warned of dangers in Rio Grande Valley
Trucking companies that route drivers through the Rio Grande Valley in Texas are warning drivers not to stop when traveling through the area because of violence that has spilled over the Mexico border, according to a Channel 5 News report.
Con-way Multimodal Opens Bentonville, Ark. Office
Con-way Multimodal has opened a new branch office in Bentonville, Ark. This is the fourth Con-way Multimodal location in addition to operations in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; and Aurora Ill.
Eaton Announces Service Replacement Program for Hybrid Electric Batteries and Auxiliary Power Generation Options
Eaton Corporation now has a program that lowers the replacement cost of batteries for its hybrid power systems. In addition, Eaton now offers two auxiliary power generator options for its hybrid electric power systems that allow engine-off operation …
Wireless Technology has Potential to Produce Multi-sector Savings, Efficiencies: report
An emerging wireless-enabled environment could drive billions of dollars in energy savings and reshape how American industry, agriculture and the public sector approach sustainability, according to a report authored by BSR that was sponsored and rele…
NTSB wants a cell phone ban for truckers
The National Transportation Safety Board is advising states to ban the use of mobile phones by commercial drivers, even those with hands-free devices.
Accuride CFO Steps Down
James H. Woodward, Jr., Senior Vice President / Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the Accuride Corporation has resigned his position to pursue other interests and opportunities.
Mack Granite Called to Duty in Support of U.S. Army Contract
Mack Defense, a division of Mack Trucks, Inc., will supply West-Mark with its MACK Granite model truck following an award from the U.S. Army Contracting Command.