Truck News

Rock band Kansas to headline OOIDA truck show

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Heart of America Trucking Show will be pumping out tunes from legendary rock band Kansas as a part of a free concert series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).

PeopleNet offering key fob for driver, cargo protection

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet has partnered with SafeKey, to provide what it says is the first system from an industry technology provider to offer asset protection and driver well-being monitoring.

Manitoba’s trucking industry kicks off United Way fundraising

WINNIPEG, MB –Seven teams from the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) – Sysco Food Services, Big Freight Systems Inc., Payne Transportation LP, Dr. Hook Towing Services Ltd, Bison Transport Inc., Maxim Truck and Trailer &...

GPS your future at CTEA’s 50th anniversary Manufacturers’ Conference

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association will be holding its 50th Manufacturers’ Conference this October 21-23 in Toronto and will include David Chilton, author and “Dragon on CBC’s...

Sign up for Volvo’s rollover prevention technology demo

CALGARY & EDMONTON, Alta. – Volvo wants you to experience the safety and control of VEST (Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology)in potential rollover situations. It is holding Ride Demonstration events this week and next in Alberta.

Tallman Truck Centre wins award from Idealease

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre has won an Idealgold Award from Idealease.

Find out how to prevent accidents before they happen

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Preventing incidents before they happen is the focus of the Fleet Safety Council’s 22nd annual educational conference, scheduled for 0ctober 24-26 in Kitchener, Ont.

What should you expect in 2014? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Economic experts are calling 2010 – 2020 the Low Growth Decade.  Chronically high unemployment in the United States, slowing growth in a number of other countries, an aging infrastructure and a lack of business...

Central Freight Lines to add 100 CNG trucks

WACO, Texas -- Central Freight Lines has placed an order for 100 Freightliner M2 112 trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

UAP opens major logistics centre near Cornwall

CORNWALL, Ont. -- A major new UAP warehouse was inaugurated near Cornwall this week, adding to that city’s burgeoning transportation and logistics sector.

Class 8 orders rebound in August, but remain soft: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Class 8 orders improved in August, according to the latest data from FTR Associates.

Bendix offers helpful advice in advance of Brake Safety Week

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Brake Safety Week is coming up Sept. 8-14, and there’s a good chance your trucks’ braking systems will be getting some extra attention - if not from drivers, then from inspectors.

Trucking industry, law enforcement work together to fight cargo crime

BURFORD, Ont. -- Law enforcement officials came together with trucking industry representatives today, to create a plan on how to reduce or eliminate cargo crime.

Freightliner honours top sales reps

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Eight Canadian Freightliner sales reps were among the best in North America, the company revealed in announcing the winners of its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program.

OTA calls on Toronto to develop comprehensive goods movement study

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the city of Toronto needs to develop a comprehensive goods movement study, and should not limit itself to looking for banning trucks from school zones or other parts of the city.