John G Smith

Four-wheelers worse than they think: survey

TORONTO, ON - Canadians seem to think they're good drivers, but that isn't stopping them from bad habits behind the wheel - including using cellphones, flossing, and being intimate, a new survey conducted for belairdirect has found.

Kennedy top Canadian at inspection championships

ORLANDO, FL - Darren Kennedy of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure earned the top Canadian honor at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's 25th annual inspector championships, making him the first to hold a trophy remembering contributions of long-time contributor Sean McAlister. Sean McAlister's wife, Beverly Spencer, spoke at the awards ceremony and helped present the first Sean McAlister High Points Canada Award to winner Darren Kennedy.The competition was held in Orlando, Florida, from August 7-11, testing participants on inspections covering everything from North American Standard Level 1 procedures to hazardous materials and dangerous goods, cargo tank and bulk packaging, and passenger carrier vehicles, and out-of-service criteria. Kennedy placed third overall in the category covering North American Standard Level 1 inspections. Lance Skoog of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General placed third in the North American Standard hazardous materials, dangerous goods, cargo tank, and bulk packagings inspection.

Titanium continues acquisition hunt

BOLTON, ON - Titanium Transportation Group continues its search for companies to acquire, focusing mainly on Ontario-based truckload fleets with cross-border van or flatbed business.

Titanium logistics rises, company eyes acquisitions

BOLTON, ON - Titanium Transportation Group has reported record results in a quarter that featured a 9% boost in revenue to $32.8 million, and EBITDA up 7% to $3.4 million. The gains were primarily in its logistics business.

Ridewell’s Sauriol dead at 53

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Claude Sauriol, Ridewell's regional sales manager in Canada, has died at the age of 53.

Will Chanje do electric good?

LOS ANGELES, CA - A new electric truck manufacturer known as Chanje (pronounced "change") has emerged from the shadows today, promising to roll out medium-duty models in the U.S. by this fall.

Ancra beam rack

Dock workers have been known to leave beams in a warehouse after unloading cargo. Ancra is answering that challenge with a new beam rack that fits into…

Pro Series pallet jacks

ESCO (Equipment Supply Company) has unveiled Pro Series trolley jacks available in two- and three-ton lifting capacities.

One-drum containment unit

UltraTech International's Ultra-Hard Top P1 Plus is a single-drum outdoor spill containment unit made with polyethylene, protecting against rust or corrosion.

Trailer features interchangeable goosenecks

Trail King Industries has unveiled a commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer with four interchangeable gooseneck styles.

Floor mats for Internationals

Minimizer has expanded its lineup of floor mats with new designs for International trucks.

Heavy-lifting four-post lift

Stertil-Koni's ST 4600 four-post lift has a 132,000-pound capacity -- making it a fit for lifting oversized vehicles such as fire and rescue equipment, construction and mining machinery, and military vehicles.

Greener air dryer cartridge

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' new GC spin-on air dryer cartridge is reportedly the first in the aftermarket to incorporate recycled desiccant.

Wabash National buying Supreme body builder

LAFAYETTE, IN - Wabash National is purchasing Supreme Industries -- the second-largest maker of truck bodies in the U.S. - as an answer to the growing e-commerce segment. The cash offer is valued at US $21 per share, which equates to an equity value of $364 million and enterprise value of $342 million. The company expects to realize at least $20 million in annual cost savings by 2021, largely through corporate and procurement expenses and operational savings. Supreme, founded in 1974, recorded $299 million in sales last year and has seven facilities across the country. (All figures are in US dollars.) The Wabash portfolio includes dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, liquid and dry bulk tank trailers, and platform trailers.

Seminar to tackle fraud, theft claims

TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Trucking Association will present information on fraud and cargo theft claims on September 28, through a presentation by Rehana Moosa of MDD Forensic Accountants and Andrea Sanche of Ricketts Harris LLP.