Trucking groups call on province to use fuel taxes to fund infrastructure

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The woeful state of infrastructure in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area would not be so woeful, if money already collected from the trucking industry – and road…

Municipalities need to be more truck-friendly, conference told

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Municipalities should work with the trucking industry to attract business investment and jobs to their communities. That was a message from Stephen Laskowski, president of the Ontario…

Rock slide wipes out Trans-Canada

Truckers detoured more than 200km, adding to hours-of-service

Manitoulin Transport utilizes three new terminals in southeastern Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has southeastern Ontario covered, now providing direct service to all towns and cities via three terminals in Cornwall, Peterborough and Kingston. “When our customers entrust…

CTA cautiously optimistic about proposed infrastructure spending

OTTAWA, Ont. – Today’s Fall Economic Statement proposed an additional $81 billion in infrastructure spending and acknowledges that ‘the performance of Canada’s transportation system underpins the country’s trade performance, the…

Trucking tycoon makes sizeable donation toward new Alzheimer’s center

WINNIPEG, Man. – Trucking mogul Paul Albrechtsen has donated $4 million for the creation of a new, state-of-the-art Alzheimer Centre of Excellence. The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Albrechtsen, who…

Surrey truck parking plan reaches a roadblock

SURREY, B.C. – Plans for a new 77-acre truck park along the Little Campbell River in South Surrey could be in jeopardy. Peace Arch News reported that proponents behind the…

Fastfrate investing millions into western Canadian expansion

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate is investing nearly $20 million to purchase a new $10 million facility in Edmonton, a $1.5 million expansion in Winnipeg and $5.5 million to add…

Peterbilt makes news on 579 EPIQ, SmartLINQ and Denton expansion

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Peterbilt is set to offer the aerodynamic Model 579 EPIQ day cab, new technology elements to its SmartLINQ remote diagnostics platform and have completed an expansion…

Pressure Systems expands in face of growing demand

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International has moved to a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for the tire inflation company’s product. Now double the size, the new location…

New rest area coming to Okanagan Connector

MERRITT, B.C. – A new rest area will be built between Merritt and Kelowna, B.C., providing truckers and tourists alike a safe place to stop along the Okanogan Connector stretch…

BCTA touts planned Hwy. 13 improvements at Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing

LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is applauding the provincial government’s announcement that approximately $25.5 million will be allocated to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements…

Construction of new Delta truck parking facility begins

DELTA, B.C. – The British Columbia government has broken ground on a new truck parking facility in Delta, B.C., aimed at benefiting commercial drivers traveling to or working in the…

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to be ‘Made in the USA’

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Mercedes-Benz Vans USA broke the ground of its new Sprinter plant in North Charleston, S.C. July 27, marking the beginning of the company’s efforts to construct its…

Trailcon expands in the west with purchase of Stewart Trailers

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing has acquired Stewart Trailers, a welding, mobile service and trailer repair facility in the Greater Vancouver area. The move strengthens Trailcon’s presence in Western Canada,…