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Nova Truck Centres to host grand opening of new Dartmouth facility

DARTMOUTH, N.S.— Nova Truck Centres is hosting a grand opening at its latest location in Dartmouth on September 16. The new 40,000 sq-ft facility is located at 670 Wilkinson Avenue…

TomTom rolls out two new navigation devices

Dallas, Texas — TomTom introduced its new GPS designed for professional truckers recently. The TomTom TRUCKER 600 provides drivers with accurate, vehicle-relevant navigation,…

Going way back

A piece of trucking history sits in B.C. Ghost Town

Have we figured out how to attract a new crop of drivers?

The feedback I received on my column last month, ‘How would an outsider view truck driving when choosing a career?’ was both great, in the number of you who contacted…

Leading the way

Company's mentorship program aims to ease dwindling pool of experienced drivers

Wabash National’s Composites business makes several organizational changes

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National’s Composites business has announced several appointments and organizational changes recently. The composites business designs and manufactures composite panels and doors, trailer aerodynamic solutions, portable storage containers…

TransCore names winners of its LinkScholar program

TORONTO, Ont. – For the third year in a row, TransCore Link Logistics has awarded $5,000 to two of Canada’s most academically-minded high school students in the transportation industry, as part…

TCA, CarriersEdge now accepting nominations for Best Fleets To Drive For

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are seeking nominations for this year’s Best Fleets To Drive For program. The annual contest and survey is now in…

Preliminary Class 8 orders exceed expectations: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR revealed the preliminary Class 8 net orders for August at 14,000 units — just above expectations and a 36% jump from July numbers. However, the Class…

Toyo Tire Canada announces size expansion for M920A tire

RICHMOND, B.C. — Toyo Tire Canada announced a size expansion of their popular M920A drive tire today. Toyo says the  M920A drive traction is designed for trucks that require…

No delays expected during repairs on Ambassador Bridge

WINDSOR, Ont. — Despite emergency repairs on the Windsor-Detroit crossing this weekend, representatives of the Ambassador Bridge say traffic delays are not to be expected during ongoing repairs. Bridge officials…

Milltown Trucking: Prospering through the heartbreak

Doug Morrow has Sunday school to thank for his long career in trucking. And his parents, of course. When he was just nine years old in 1971, Morrow started working…

Small fleet owner for hire

The very first column I wrote for Truck News expressed my suggestion that large and small trucking companies would be better served by working together instead of constantly butting heads.

Goober for hire: Part 3

THE STORY SO FAR Mark finds himself stuck in downtown Toronto traffic as the city’s taxi drivers protest the start of Goober, the ridesharing service that is cutting into…

Accuride to be acquired by Crestview Partners

EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  Accuride announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Crestview Partners for $2.58 per share in cash. The purchase…