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Roadrunner Transportation Systems expands LTL service

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced recently that it has expanded its less-than-truckload service to include outbound service from Vancouver, B.C. Roadrunner…

Midland Transport donates truck to Food Depot Alimentaire

MONCTON, N.B. — Midland Transport recently donated a 2011 5-tonne straight truck to Food Depot Alimentaire – an organization that collects, warehouses and supplies food to more than 20 food banks.

MTO releases draft training standard for MELT

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation released a draft training standard for Class A Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) today and a formal announcement regarding the…

Trailer Wizards teams up with Lethbridge Truck Terminals to expand service in Alberta

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced today that it has joined forces with  Lethbridge Truck Terminals (LTT) and is adding a new trailer pick-up and drop-off location in Lethbridge, Alberta. …

FMCSA hosts webinar on large truck and bus crash facts

TORONTO, Ont. — During a webinar today titled, “2014 Large Truck and Bus Crash Overview Facts” representatives from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explained to…

Pick My Load launches Web site that connects shippers and carriers

  MONTREAL, Que. — A new Web site called www.pickmyload.ca that connects shippers, fleet managers and owner/operators is set to launch on June 21, 2016. Pick My Load calls itself…

Trucking HR Canada to help industry create more accurate driver job ads

  OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada is introducing a new series of tools to help truck driving become a skilled occupation under Canada’s National Occupational Classification. Truck driving is currently…

Paccar Parts names East Penn Manufacturing Co. Supplier of the Year for second year in a row

RENTON, Wash.– Paccar Parts has named East Penn Manufacturing Company the 2015 Supplier of the Year for North America for its outstanding supplier performance and superior customer satisfaction. Generally, the…

Fleet Safety Council’s 25th Annual Educational Conference

The Fleet Safety Council’s 25th Annual Educational Conference has been set for Friday, September 30, 2016. The event is a one-day conference and features multiple educational seminars led by notable speakers. Click…

Tallman Truck Centre opens new dealership in Kemptville

KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre has opened the doors to its new dealership in Kemptville, Ont. today. The new dealership offers parts, sales and service for both trucks and…

TTSAO Carrier Group to hold meeting on May 4

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association (TTSAO) of Ontario Carrier Group is encouraging its carrier members to register for its upcoming meeting that is set to take place…

Terry Smith wins 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year Award

MONCTON, N.B. – Terry Smith, a professional driver for SLH Transport, was named the 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year after completing five million accident free miles.

MTO conducts annual commercial vehicle safety blitz at Wonderland

VAUGHAN, Ont. – It was a roller coaster of emotions for truck drivers pulling in to Canada’s Wonderland on April 27-28 during Ontario’s largest commercial motor vehicle safety blitz of…

Cummins Connected Diagnostics now available with DriverTech DT4000

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — DriverTech and Cummins revealed today that the Cummins Connected Diagnostics application will now be available to customers using DT4000 from DriverTech. The companies said that Connected Diagnostics enhances…

A genius idea for IFTA/IRP managers

The other day, I saw a quote by Albert Einstein who apparently proclaimed, “The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.” I guess Albert…