Truck News

Tens of thousands of Ontario truckers banned from US for medical reasons: Report

TORONTO, Ont. -- Nearly 47,000 Ontario commercial truckers won’t be allowed to drive in the US, thanks to a W designation on their licence that caught many of them off-guard, according to a CBC report.

Hino introduces new air suspension for Model 195

MONTREAL, Que. -- Hino introduced at ExpoCam a new air suspension for its best-selling 195 model.

PACT-Ottawa, OBAC now distributing human trafficking material in French

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) and Persons Against the Crime of Trafficking in Humans (PACT)-Ottawa have produced a French language version of their TruckStop campaign.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage partners with Cargill

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract from Cargill to provide transportation services for its beef processing facility in Guelph, Ont. The two firms began working together in February to transport goods to small retail stores and...

Presidential Permit signed for Detroit River International Crossing

OTTAWA, ON--The federal government today announced the signing of the Presidential Permit for the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) / New International Trade Crossing (NITC), the permit required in the United States to allow the...

International re-introduces 9900i, PayStar 5900

MONTREAL, Que. -- Given the popularity of the International 9900i in Canada, with more than 7,000 sold over the last 10 years, ExpoCam provided an appropriate backdrop for the “re-release” of the classic-styled truck, now powered by...

Study shows emissions testing program for trucks unnecessary: BCTA

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says a mandatory AirCare-like emissions testing program for trucks would be wasteful and unnecessary, based on the results of a recent remote sensing study of truck emissions.

Government officials discuss progress of Champlain Bridge replacement

MONTREAL, Que. -- Minister of Transport Denis Lebel met with mayors from the Montreal and Montérégie regions yesterday to review the progress of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence and discuss upcoming milestones.

Trucking prepared for Panama Canal expansion, but challenges exist: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations vice-chairman Phil Byrd says trucking is prepared for the projected increases in freight to come from the expansion of the Panama Canal, but warned the US still faced challenges related to...

Trucking conditions ‘solidly favourable’ in February: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued to improve in February, according to the latest figures from the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). February saw an increase of two points to a reading of 12.9 on the Index. The TCI is...

Secrets of the Best Fleets to Drive For to be shared in Canada-wide seminar series

MARKHAM, Ont. -- So, you’ve heard all about the Best Fleets to Drive For competition, maybe even seen the logo on trailers and recruiting ads, and you’re wondering what it takes to earn such a prestigious distinction?

Canadian dealerships win gold, silver awards from Kenworth

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Canadian Kenworth dealers walked away with both gold and silver awards as part of the manufacturer’s Dealer of the Year award program. Awards were presented to dealers from Canada and the US at the Kenworth Dealer...

COMPETITION WATCH: TST Overland Express wins Lowe’s service award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express has won the Lowe's Gold Service Award for providing top-level LTL service for Lowe’s Canadian shipments. The 2012 award marks the fourth consecutive year that TST Overland has received recognition...

Industry saddened by loss of long-time veteran Bill Barber

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Long-time industry veteran Bill Barber passed away quietly last Friday in Brampton. He was 87.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Matco Transportation Systems

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton. Established in 1966, Matco is a fully integrated Canadian transportation services company providing domestic and international freight,...