The Automotive Distribution Network has already signed two companies to the group’s new Parts Plus Mexico program, Grupo Esquivel Autopartes S.A. de C.V. and Mayoreo Automotriz Franco S.A. de C.V. (MAFRA), according to Mike Lambert, ...
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If the trucking industry is still struggling, it's not for lack of freight to haul. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index just concluded its strongest year since 1998. For-hire truck tonnage in the US rose 0.6% in ...
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In a move that came as surprise to employees, Canadian Freightways shut down four of its British Columbia terminals. Operations were halted at the company's Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Prince Rupert locations on January 17. ...
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As part of Toyo's sponsorship of the Anaheim Ducks, one of the team's two Zambonis features the Toyo Tires logo, and both vehicles are fitted with Toyo M-55TM light truck tires. Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced it has a new, greater ...
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Manitoulin Transport has added to its Western Canadian shipping capacity by opening a new terminal in Saskatchewan. The facility sits on 8.4 acres of property located in Corman Park, Sask. It has 16 dock-level doors, and is equipped to ...
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Henniges Automotive Holdings, Inc., a leading supplier of highly engineered sealing and anti-vibration systems for the global automotive market, announced it has acquired the remaining 40 percent of Beijing Wanyuan-Henniges Sealing Systems ...
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It's not too often you actually hear somebody come out in favour of a tax increase, but that exactly what Chris Burruss did. Speaking at the Driving for Profit conference in Mississauga, Ont., the president of the Truckload Carriers ...
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Mack Trucks announced at the World of Concrete this week that it is now offering disc brakes on its vocational trucks. The Meritor EX+ air disc brakes will be available on Mack Granite, TerraPro and Titan models. "Mack's air disc brakes ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced its CS3 Touring tire has earned a 2013 Good Design Award for innovation and quality. The company introduced the mid-range touring tire in June 2013. The award was presented by the Chicago Anthenaeum: ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will host a free webinar on creating websites that attract and retain customers. "The Traditional Buying Process Turns Digital: Are You Keeping Up with the Changes?" will be held Feb. 12, 2014, at 2 p.m. ...
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Nexen Tire America Inc. announced the addition of Kyle Roberts to the company as director of Marketing to help lead its strengthened marketing effort towards building a brand that resonates industry-wide. Nexen says Roberts developed a ...
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TransCore says its Canadian freight volumes showed "stellar" results in December, establishing a new record high for December load volumes. With two fewer shipping days than November, December's load volumes were up 11% month-over-month, ...
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Navistar International Corp. said headlights that use light-emitting diodes are now standard features on all International ProStar trucks. "LED headlamps offer significantly longer life over traditional halogen lamps while also emitting a ...
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Mullen Group announced this week its board has approved its 2014 capital budget of $100 million, about $25 million of which will be allocated to its trucking/logistics segment. The funds will be used to buy new trucks, trailers and ...
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LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced Truck-Lite's LED headlights are now standard on its International ProStar Class 8 on-highway trucks. "LED headlamps offer significantly longer life over traditional halogen lamps while ...
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