Truck News

Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13.

CN expands fleet with purchase of ‘green’ containers, chassis

TORONTO, Ont. -- CN Rail has purchased an additional 200 EcoTherm containers, bringing its fleet to nearly 500 units - the largest in North America. The containers are designed to protect products such as food, beverages, paints and...

OTA announces line-up for fall convention

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled "Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment."

‘Nimble’ Polar Corp. celebrating 65th anniversary

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers, is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

First LNG fueling station along the ‘Blue Road’ inaugurated

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Canada's first commercial liquefied natural gas fueling station was inaugurated this week in a special ceremony attended by Robert Transport president and CEO Claude Robert.

COMPETITION WATCH: Transpro Freight wins Markel safety award

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transpro Freight has received a Platinum Plus safety award from Markel Insurance.

ATA, TCA call on policy makers to increase truck productivity

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association came together at the conclusion of ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition to call on policy makers to allow for increased truck productivity.

ATDynamics launches campaign to sell 50,000 trailer tails

DALLAS, Texas -- Trailer tail manufacturer ATDynamics announced at the American Trucking Associations convention, an ambitious goal to have another 50,000 trailer tail devices deployed on US highways by 2014.

Carrier Transicold claims to offer quietest reefer

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has announced that recent company testing has determined its hybrid Vector trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) is the quietest diesel-powered reefer on the market.

Cavalier Transportation Group announces new VP business development

BOLTON, Ont. -- Cavalier Transportation Group has appointed Rick Brooks to vice-president of business development. Operating out of Buffalo, N.Y., officials said Brooks will be working closely with the company's US marketing partners, managing...

National Truck League to open new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League will be hosting the grand opening of its new Mississauga office this Saturday. Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is scheduled to officially open the facility, located at 2980 Drew Road, at 10 a.m., with...

Michelin North America appoints new president, chairman

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America has a new chairman and president in the form of 29-year Michelin veteran Pete Selleck. He succeeds Richard "Dick" Wilkerson, who is retiring to become chairman emeritus.

International showcases upgraded ProStar+, TranStar at ATA

DALLAS, Texas -- Navistar showcased an International ProStar+ and TranStar at the American Trucking Associations' convention, highlighting a variety of new driver-friendly options.

Dana wins award for lightweight aluminum driveshaft

DALLAS, Texas -- Dana has received a Frost & Sullivan technical innovation award for its Spicer Diamond Series Driveshaft, which uses a unique welding process to join an aluminum tube to steel u-joints, reducing weight by up to 100 lbs, the...

The economy, hours of service and finding drivers top concerns for US carriers

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- They're likely sick of having to worry about it, but for the third year in a row trucking executives in the US can't seem to get the state of the economy out of their minds.