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Train Trailer acquires Load King Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals Limited announced today that it has finalized the purchase of Load King Trailer Rentals. Owned by industry pioneer Joe Daviau, Load King was founded…

PMTC’s Young Leaders Group challenges members to donate to charity

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s Young Leaders Group said today that is it donating $700 to the Salvation Army of Milton Food Bank and it is…

East Manufacturing names new platform product manager

RANDOLPH, Ohio –East Manufacturing has named Bill Wallace its new platform  product manager, in addition to his current position as Northeast regional sales manager. In his new role, Wallace will oversee…

Breadner Trailers adds new sales rep

BRESLAU, Ont. – Breadner Trailers announced today that it has added a new sales representative to its team. Francis Nault has been named the new regional director of sales for…

Navistar rolls out new heavy-duty truck collision replacement parts program

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar introduced a new line of Fleetrite collision replacement products for a wide variety of heavy-duty truck applications today. “For over 40 years, our Fleetrite brand has…

Get ready for carbon-based fuel price spike, warns OTA

TORONTO, Ont. — The new year will bring in a new carbon pricing policy in Ontario which will cause diesel prices to increase five cents a litre over the current average…

Technology should empower, not control

Sitting in the driver’s seat relaxing after a walk, I was reviewing information gathered by my Fitbit. Noticing the satellite console to my right, I was struck by the thought…

Trucking HR Canada reveals name of opening speaker for Women with Drive Summit

Stephania Varalli OTTAWA, Ont. —  Trucking HR Canada revealed today that Stephania Varalli, the co-owner and co-CEO of the Women of Influence organization, will open the…

Why I’m no fan of associations

Most trucking associations are comprised mainly of large fleets. I want to spell out, for all associations, why guys like me feel detached and are unlikely to ever join. Stop…

Keep the common cold outside

As the leaves and temperatures drop, we know that winter is approaching. To maintain your health over the next few months, use these common sense tips to avoid (and fight)…

Western Star unveils new graphics package for 5700XE

PORTLAND, Ore. –  Western Star has announced recently that there is a new graphics package option for personalizing the 5700XE. The Western Star factory-installed Phantom 2 Graphics package features new,…

Peterson unveils new Timer Box Switch

GRANDVIEW, Mo. — Peterson Manufacturing has rolled out its new 5600 Timer Box Switch, a new product that controls interior cargo lights with a push-button. According to the company, the…

Align Class D requirements with other CDLs, says OTA

TORONTO, Ont. —  According to reports from the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) embarked on consultations with industry in October to determine the feasibility of aligning medical,…

Know a transportation hero? #KeepThanksMoving and nominate them

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Michelin is going into this year’s holiday season with yet another transportation appreciation campaign called #KeepThanksMoving. The social and digital media initiative celebrates millions of transportation industry heroes…

Making great service standard

You’d never guess that the man behind one of Canada’s most successful ocean container hauling fleets worked at McDonald’s before joining the industry. But that’s the case with Carmel Transport’s…