Truck News

Talks underway for new bridge over St. Lawrence

MONTREAL, Que. -- Consultations on the requirements for the new bridge over the St. Lawrence have formally begun. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison, TransX listed among P&G’s top business partners

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- A pair of Canadian trucking companies have been recognized by Procter and Gamble as among its top performing external business partners. Bison Transport and TransX were listed among P&G's top supplier and agency partners...

Commercial vehicle net orders stronger than expected in October: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American Class 8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for October surprised on the upside, improving both month-over-month and year-over-year, according to ACT Research. The final numbers, which will be...

Pearson Dunn Insurance relocates head office

STONEY CREEK, Ont. -- Pearson Dunn Insurance has announced the opening of its new head office at 435 McNeilly Rd., in Stoney Creek, Ont.

B.C. suggests drivers practice chaining up now

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The province of B.C. is reminding truck drivers to chain up when conditions dictate and recommending they practice chaining up before having to do so on the side of the road.

It was a professional thief, not driver, that led police on truck chase: CTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says a much-publicized truck chase in Ontario is an indication that cargo crime is a growing problem.

US food distributor saves $85K by using shorepower to run TRUs

DENVER, Col. -- A US specialty food company says it is saving about $85,000 a year in fuel costs by using shorepower to run reefer units at its distribution centre.

Brampton High School to launch transportation program for Grade 9 students

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Bramalea Secondary School in Brampton, Ont. is launching a truck and coach program for Grade 9 students interested in careers in transportation.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce buys Quik X

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TransForce has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the shares of Quik X Transportation, including its US operations.

Compli lands first Canadian customer

DALLAS, Texas -- Compli, a provider of human resources and compliance management software, has broken into the Canadian market by inking a deal with Saskatchewan uranium hauler Timeline Logistics International.

New England ferry company wins Cat CT660

PEAKS ISLAND, Me. -- A family-run ferry company in Maine has been awarded a Cat CT660 vocational truck as part of Caterpillar's 'Win a Cat Truck' contest.

ERS celebrates fifth anniversary

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Emergency Road Services founders Dawn and Alvis Violo recently invited more than 100 customers into their home to celebrate the five-year anniversary of their company.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce turns in strong third quarter

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce turned in a solid third quarter, reporting adjusted profit (excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, and of items that are not in the company's...

Convoy is a record Breaker! Breaker!

PARIS, Ont. - The delighted laughs of the athletes, the roar of engine after engine filing down the highway, and the hooting and cheering from family, friends and industry folk lining the driveway filled the air near the Paris Fairgrounds on...

Best of the best

CALGARY, Alta. - Everyone makes rookie mistakes, but when push came to shove at the 2011 National Professional Truck Driving Championships, it was a rookie who made the fewest errors - and ended up driving off with the title of Grand Champion.