The government of British Columbia has announced plans to invest in Western Star Trucks Holdings, a venture that could result in partial government ownership of the private truck-making company in Canada.

The teeming mass of an estimated 30,000 people was a pleasant sight for organizers of the North American Truck Show, making it the best turnout in the program’s 27-year history.

The Federal Highway Administration has extended until Aug. 30 the deadline for comments on its proposed rulemaking regarding the “roadworthiness” of intermodal equipment.

Class 8 trucks sales maintained a torrid pace through the first four months of 1999 -- more than 27% better than the mark reached at this point during 1998's record-setting run.

Shipments of trailers and chassis in the first three months of 1999 fell short of the mark set in 1998 by nearly 14%, continuing a trend seen since the beginning of the year.

The Federal Highway Administration has extended until Aug. 30 the deadline for comments on its proposed rulemaking regarding the "roadworthiness" of intermodal equipment.

After repeatedly being rebuffed in attempts to take over rival Swedish truck maker Scania AB, Volvo tried a different approach last week, proposing to work with its competitor.

The national average price for diesel fuel remained the same last week, leading analysts to cautiously forecast an end to the volatile swings of the previous months.

After repeatedly being rebuffed in attempts to take over rival Swedish truck maker Scania AB, Volvo tried a different approach last week, proposing to work with its competitor.

The national average price for diesel fuel remained the same last week, leading analysts to cautiously forecast an end to the volatile swings of the previous months.