A green Paradise
Looking for ways to save fuel, cut emissions and be a better neighbor, Paradise Island Foods on Vancouver Island in British Columbia embarked on a path paved with green both literally and figuratively
Scania’s R-series named Truck of the Year
Scania revamped its R-series of trucks to add more distinctive exterior styling, and to increase productivity and fuel economy. Those changes have paid off, as the R-Series has been named the International Truck of the Year by the European trucking press
Kinedyne opens China facility
A year after breaking ground, Kinedyne Corp. has officially opened its new 200,000-sq-ft complex in Nantong, China, in the Jiangsu Province
Buffett bets $44B on freight recovery
For those looking for a sign the economy is finally turning around, it has come in the form of Warren Buffett. The billionaire owner of Berkshire Hathaway is banking on an economic turnaround with the purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF) in a deal valued at $44 billion, making it the largest single acquisition in Berkshire Hathaway’s existence
Ford switches to Azure for Transit Connect electric truck
As quickly as one deal came apart, a new deal between two old partners came together to keep Ford Motor Co.’s plans for an all-electric Transit Connect on track, Ford truck communications manager Anne Marie Gattari has told Fleet Owner
Navistar in JV talks with Chinese engine maker
Just months after forming a global truck venture with Caterpillar, Navistar has acknowledged it is engaged in conversations with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. (JAC) to possibly form a joint engine venture for the Chinese market
Descartes prepared for upcoming EU custom regulations
With ever-tightening regulations regarding trade, both import and export, at work in the European Union (EU) these days, Descartes Systems Group is trying to ease fleets’ paperwork process, thereby speeding the delivery of freight throughout Europe
Fontaine showcases new line of fifth wheels
Fontaine Fifth Wheel used the occasion of its grand opening of a new corporate headquarters and distribution facility here to introduce its first new products to the market in several years
Fontaine sees R&D as success-builder
Fifth wheel research looks to be taking a giant step forward at Fontaine Fifth Wheel thanks in part to a new 9,000 sq. ft. R & D center in the company’s new Trussville, AL, headquarters, just outside Birmingham
Jury finds Eaton violated antitrust laws
The contentious legal battle between Eaton Corp. and ArvinMeritor took another turn yesterday when a Delaware jury ruled that Eaton violated U.S. antitrust laws in its marketing of truck transmissions
