Truckload Activity Raised Price of Ground Transportation in January April 16, 2015 TORONTO- Shippers paid 2.4 percent more for ground transportation in January 2015 than they did in December, according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI), published…
Trucks can go longer without engine oil checks, Volvo says April 16, 2015 GREENSBORO, NC- Volvo Trucks in North America recommends longer maintenance intervals for diesel engine oil and diesel particulate filters (DPF) on all model year 2011 and…
The Kind Of Guy Who’ll Make Trucking Proud April 16, 2015 TORONTO- The 2015 Highway Star of the Year is a three-million-safe-kilometer award-winning driver and former Ontario Road Knight who tirelessly advocates for the industry he’s loved since his teen years. Meet Guy…
Trailcon donates tractor trailer to technicians-in-training April 16, 2015 BRAMPTON, ON–National trailer rental, leasing, and fleet maintenance specialist Trailcon Leasing Inc. has donated a tractor trailer to Mohawk College so technicians-in-training can get hands-on experience. “The students benefit from…
Five Canadians Win Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Dealer Awards April 16, 2015 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Five Canadians were named among the winners of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America’s (MFTA) North American Dealer of the Year awards. Each…
Canadian Trucking Alliance Gears Up for GHG Regs. 2.0 April 15, 2015 TORONTO– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to release its proposed rule on the second round of greenhouse gas regulations (GHG) for heavy trucks…
Why You’ll Want to Be in Montreal This Week April 13, 2015 MONTREAL, QC- Gear up for the biggest ExpoCam show to date. ExpoCam runs this week, from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, at Montreal’s Place…
How to Make Your Wooden Trailer Floors Last Longer April 13, 2015 TORONTO – What killed your trailer floor? I suggest it was death by moisture. But it probably didn’t decay. The wood likely snapped first. Van trailers can carry any number…
Exchange Rates Help Alcoa Post Profit April 13, 2015 NEW YORK, NY – Alcoa Inc. has reported a profit of $195 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $178 million. Revenue increased 6.7 percent to…
Why You’ll Want to Be in Manitoba on April 10 April 9, 2015 WINNIPEG, MB – On April 10, the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is hosting its annual convention, featuring MTA’s annual general meeting, for members only, in the morning, followed by…
Industry Voices: BC Trucking Folks Give Plan Thumbs Up April 6, 2015 LANGLEY, BC – When the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) released the BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan on March 18, the…
LA Kings Draft Pick, Trucking Veteran, Dies at 66 April 2, 2015 OAKBANK, MB– Burton Roy Rush, known as Bud or Buddy to his friends, died suddenly late last month. He was 66. Rush was a Manitoba-based owner-operator who drove for …
Bienvenue to the Biggest ExpoCam Yet! April 1, 2015 MONTREAL, QC-At noon on Saturday, April 18, one skillful dedicated and deserving truck driver will find himself in possession of a check for $10,000 and a fistful of other prizes…
April 2015 Truck of the Month: Calendar Boys April 1, 2015 ST. CATHARINES, ON – Although he won’t admit it, Billy Baker, of St. Catharines, ON-based W A Baker Trucking, is mighty proud of his 23-year-old son, Thomas. Tom Baker’s 2006 Peterbilt is…
Trailer Wizards Amongst Canada’s Best Managed Companies April 1, 2015 TORONTO – Commercial trailer rental company Trailer Wizards has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2014 for excellence in business performance. The award recognizes Canadian owned and…
