Truck News

Glasvan Great Dane wins top dealer prize

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has won Great Dane Trailers’ International Dealer of the Year award for top sales and customer service excellence.

Narrow order trend of Class 8 vehicles continues in April: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The narrow order trend of Class 8s that’s been in place since last October continued in April, with North American Class 8 preliminary net orders reaching 23,300 according to ACT Research. Over those seven months, orders...

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage inks deal with Maple Leaf Foods

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract with Maple Leaf Foods to provide fleet-related services for the company’s prepared meats distribution throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The contract begins this summer. 

Camions Excellence Peterbilt wins dealer of the year award

LAVAL, Que. -- Camions Excellence Peterbilt has won Peterbilt’s North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year Award. The award was presented during Peterbilt’s annual dealer meeting held at the Paccar Engine manufacturing...

LEADERS: Wes Armour on shipper expectations and the need for flexibility

Q: What do shippers expect from their carrier partners during the current economic growth phase?

Schneider National reduces cargo theft rates for sixth straight year

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has reported declines in cargo theft rates for the sixth consecutive year. The company’s 2012 security results – including a 40% decline in full-truckload thefts and a 50% reduction in total...

Motor carrier confidence weak despite volume increases in Q2: OTA survey

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario motor carriers continue to be uncertain about industry prospects despite recent improvements in volumes, according to the results of the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) second quarter survey of business...

Daimler’s global engine strategy paying off

WOERTH & GAGGENAU, Germany -- Despite a volatile global truck market, Daimler Trucks’ vast global presence and unified engine strategy has helped the company retain its position as the largest truck manufacturer in the world.

The Guarantee Company launches specialized transportation division

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has announced it is entering the transportation sector with a suite of specialized insurance offerings.

Shaw Tracking wins pair of awards from Intermec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has been recognized as Intermec’s Service Partner of the Year and North American Transportation and Logistics Partner of the Year. The Service Partner of the Year award recognizes Shaw Tracking as the...

MTO gives 18-month extension for transition to new safety standard

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has extended the transition period for carriers to comply with National Safety Code Standard 11B "Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections" until Jan. 1, 2015, the Ontario Trucking...

Up in the air

WHITBY, Ont. – Single-truck owner/operators, particularly those serving niche markets, are finding it more difficult – and much more expensive – to find insurance, thanks to a rapidly changing insurance landscape that’s...

Do you know a special owner/operator?

I knew I was opening a can of worms when I wrote last month that tampering with, or deleting, emissions systems was a short-sighted solution for frustrated fleet owners and owner/operators. I don’t think any one issue has touched the...

The SmartWay to fuel savings

With fuel being such a large and volatile part of every carrier’s costs, can there be any better strategy than striving towards the best fuel efficiency your fleet can reasonably attain? What if pursuing such a strategy also helped your...

Exploring a dynamic Quebec highway map

MONTREAL, Que. – Old maps get some people cross-eyed with excitement, but dynamic maps, like the one Transports Quebec has on its Web site, are where it’s at for jacked-in truckers. Its route map, updated on March 15, is the most...