Truck News

Big change, bigger brakes

TAMPA, Fla. - New North American trucks will soon be required to stop more quickly than ever before, but manufacturers seem ready to meet the revised rules with the help of larger brake components.

Choices, choices

TORONTO, Ont. - With so many options for heavy-duty engine oils, including basic, semi-synthetic and full synthetic, it's hard to know what really suits your needs the best. The answer, as usual, has everything to do with what they're...

An eye for an eye: Part 4

THE STORY SO FAR: Mark is heading to Vancouver when he gets a call. One of Bud's drivers was attacked while helping a supposedly stranded motorist on the highway to Prince George. Mark takes the load, but drives to Vancouver first to drop off...

TSQ: Would you get involved if you saw suspicious activity at a truck stop?

MILTON, Ont. - While truck stops are intended to be a safe place where drivers can eat, shower, refuel and rest, they can also be a breeding ground for some less-than-savoury characters.

life of the party

Twitter is by far and away the fastest growing social media site (even more than Facebook). Two hundred and fifty million times a day, someone “tweets” a 140-character message telling their followers, “Here’s what...

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce takes over domestic operations of DHL Express Canada

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce and DHL Express Canada have announced a 10-year strategic alliance that will see the two companies integrate their domestic and international shipping and logistics offerings.

Trailer market remains red hot

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The trailer market shows no signs of cooling off, with net orders surging 21% from February levels in March, according to the most recent State of the Industry: US Trailers report published by ACT Research.

AMTA to host six driver appreciation BBQs

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is expanding its popular driver appreciation barbecue initiative.

CTA questions rationale behind proposed wetline regulation

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is questioning the rationale for a proposed regulation on wetlines, suggesting that the current regulatory proposal should be withdrawn. CTA made official comments to the US Pipeline and...

OTA Education Foundation seeking donations for ‘100 days’ fundraising campaign

TORONTO, Ont. -- With a little more than two months to go in its ambitious 100 Donations in 100 Days fundraising campaign, the OTA Education Foundation is looking for more support to fund its 2011 university and college scholarships. The...

Canadian ground transportation rates stay steady in February

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian General Freight Index's (CGFI) latest results indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers remained essentially the same in February when compared to January, while fuel surcharges assessed...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group doubles Q1 profit

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group saw its first quarter revenue surge 31.9% to $342.7 million compared to Q1 2010 while its profits more than doubled to $48.3 million over the same period.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts Q1 profit

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation saw its Q1 revenue surge 11.4% y-o-y to $73 million while squeezing out a profit of $900,000.

Six top Manitoba drivers recognized

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba drivers have been rewarded for their professionalism by the Manitoba Trucking Association and Custom Truck Sales.

Heavy-duty used truck prices continue to rise in March

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The average sales price of used heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles increased 6% in March from February levels, according to a report from ACT Research (ACT).