Truck News

Daimler aims to deliver uptime with a five-step program

MIAMI, Fla., – Managing fuel economy, services charges, part prices and downtime are all an integrated function of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for any fleet, so at Daimler, the promise to deliver uptime is one standout method they...

RTL-Westcan bought by US tanker giant Kenan Advantage Group

EDMONTON, Alta. -- RTL Westcan, one of Canada’s largest niche bulk commodity haulers, has been sold to Kenan Advantage Group out of the US.

Elite Support dealer network raises service bar for 2014

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) network of Elite Support Certified dealers has agreed on new criteria for ongoing certification, promising a superior customer service experience at certified dealers. 

BREAKING: Celadon Canada buys Yanke

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Celadon Canada has purchased Yanke, in a blockbuster deal that sees Celadon accomplish its goal of creating a larger footprint in Canada.

2013 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year: A Man of Many Callings

TORONTO, Ont. – Whether it’s on the road, on the ice or under a steeple, 40-year-old truck driver Chris Bender is someone who people look to for guidance and leadership.

Norm Sneyd presented the Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry award

TORONTO, Ont. – Everybody loves Norm.

Stephen Lill awarded the Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero award

(Nov. 15, 2013) – On a spring afternoon in Oakville Ontario, a tanker truck negotiating a ramp at the QEW at Royal Windsor Drive suddenly rolled over at the mouth of the highway. The driver, suffering from life-threatening injuries,...

OTA inducts 2013 Pioneer Club and Century Club members

Members of the trucking industry who are celebrating their Silver and Golden anniversaries working in trucking were inducted into the Ontario Trucking Association's Pioneer and Half-Century clubs yesterday.

Tallman Truck Centre now selling Autocar trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre has announced it is now the exclusive distributor of Class 8 Autocar trucks in Ontario.

Double Coin launches national fleet account program

MONROVIA, Calif. -- Double Coin Tires has announced the launch of a new program for national fleet accounts.

ATA seeks clarity in new highway fatality statistics

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Newly released highway fatality stats in the US paint an incomplete picture, having lumped non-freight-hauling trucks in with commercial vehicles, according to the American Trucking Associations.

Reinforce on the way up: Connellan told OTA attendees

The second day of sessions at the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) conference kicked off with a presentation on leadership during turbulent times.

LEADERS: Craig Bennett, senior v.p. of sales and marketing with Utility discusses trailer industry trends

CLEARFIELD, Utah -- Utility Trailer bills itself as the longest running, privately owned trailer manufacturing company in the US, and next year will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The company claims to be the largest producer of refrigerated...

LEADERS: TTC’s John Foss on the future of industry clubs

TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Trailcon Leasing’s John Foss is serving as president during this, the club’s milestone year. Editorial director and publisher Lou...

Manitoba throne speech earmarks funding for infrastructure

WINNIPEG, Man.–During the province of Manitoba’s most recent throne speech, the province was promised upgrades to their highway infrastructure.