Truck News

Two Canadian fleets taking part in TCA’s second weight-loss showdown

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A pair of Canadian fleets will be taking part in the Truckload Carriers Association’s second weight loss challenge. Winnipeg’s Bison Transport and New Hamburg, Ont.-based Erb Transport will join four other...

Utility Trailer names new director of marketing

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer has ­appointed Larry Roland as its new director of marketing.

Three Ontario cities listed among top five speed trap locations in N.A.

WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- A recent public poll conducted by the National Motorists Association (NMA) has found that three Ontario cities are among the worst speed trap locations across the US and Canada. Windsor, Hamilton, and Mississauga rank third,...

KRTS offering train-the-trainer course next month

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) will be hosting a two-day course in mid-September for those wanting to become Certified Driver Trainers. The “Essential Instructional Skills For Professional Driver...

FMCSA announces final changes to CSA program

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced several changes to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program, which are designed more quickly identify and address high-risk truck...

Beyond the GTA

HAMILTON & CORNWALL, Ont. – Hamilton, situated on the banks of Lake Ontario, practically within the shadows of Toronto’s towering skyscrapers, is home to a vibrant marine port, rail hub and cargo airport – all less than an...

BREAKING: Navistar CEO steps down; interim replacement named

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has appointed Lewis B. Campbell, former chairman, president, and CEO of Textron, as executive chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO for the company. Daniel C. Ustian has informed the board that he is...

TMW Systems bought by Trimble for $335 million

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held TMW Systems for $335 million. TMW's enterprise software currently integrates with Trimble's T&L solutions on many fleets and when combined will...

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available with Westport’s 15L LNG engine

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has announced its UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available in trucks spec’d with the Westport HD 15-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine.

Western Star offering factory-installed SPIF option

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star is now offering trucks that comply with Ontario’s Safe Productive Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) requirements, straight from the factory.

Trailer Wizards opening two new branches in Saskatchewan

REGINA and SASKATOON, Sask. -- Trailer Wizards is opening two new branches in Saskatchewan. The new locations – in Regina and Saskatoon – are intended to link Trailer Wizards’ Prairie region between Calgary, Edmonton and...

MTA hitting links next month for charity golf tournament

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association’s annual Vehicle Maintenance Council Golf Tournament is set to tee-off Sept. 12 at the Kingswood Golf and Country Club. Proceeds raised from the event will go towards the MTA Scholarship...

COMPETITION WATCH: Britton Transport acquires North Dakota trucking firm

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Britton Transport, a US subsidiary of Bison Transport, has acquired Scott’s Express and Scott’s Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, N.D. Scott’s is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage...

Kenworth to offer glider kits for T660, T800 and W900L

DALLAS, Texas -- Kenworth has announced it is now offering glider kits for its T660, T800 and W900L models.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group buys MSM Transportation

BOLTON, Ont. -- MSM Transportation has been purchased by Wheels Group in an $18.6-million deal expected to wrap up by the end of September.