Truck News

Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems

SALISBURY, N.B. -- The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include:

Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director.

Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The...

“Market evolving dramatically” for transportation providers: Day & Ross COO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Doug Harrison, COO, Day & Ross Transportation Group, led a session at Supply Chain Canada’s 46th annual conference in Mississauga, Ont. on May 15 that focused on the evolution of today’s transportation...

Canada’s youth not oblivious to opportunities in trucking: Report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Young people may not be as down on the trucking industry as many thought, according to new research conducted for Trucking HR Canada.

East Coast truckers to rally for one of their own May 25

MIRAMICHI, N.B. -- In what is being billed as potentially the largest truck convoy the region has seen, a group of East Coast truckers is rallying to support one of their own.

Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking

TRURO, N.S. -- Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...

North American spot market freight volumes soften in April

PORTLAND, Ore. -- North American spot market freight volumes took a hit in April, plunging 16% year-over-year.

IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.

National Truck League boosts brokerage division with new hire

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League (NTL) has announced Marc Hodgkinson has been named director of commercial sales for the company.

Trucknews.com adds high-profile transportation lawyer to blog roster

TORONTO, Ont. -- Need legal advice? Unsure about the legal implications of your CSA profile? Been involved in an accident and facing a lawsuit? Want to know your rights when dealing with a problematic shipper or driver?

Montreal Port Authority praises road improvement plans for region

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has applauded a recent announcement that will see the extension of l'Assomption Blvd. and the redevelopment of Highway 25 access routes to and from the Port of Montreal.

Shell Rotella Road Show heading to Western Canada this week

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Canadian leg of the Shell Rotella Road Show is getting underway this week. The tour kicks off at Peace Region Petroleum Show in Grande Prairie, Alta. May 15-16 before rolling into Cervus Equipment Peterbilt in Estevan,...

CarriersEdge adds new US Hours-of-Service, Fire Safety courses

MARKHAM, Ont. -- CarriersEdge has added two new modules to its library of online driver training courses: U.S. Hours of Service 2013 Update and Fire Safety. U.S. Hours of Service 2013 Update (HOS2013) focuses on the changes to the US...