Today's Trucking Staff

North Ontario truck route almost finished

SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. -- A new transport corridor from International Bridge to Second Line in Sault Ste. Marie is near completion.

Bridgestone is Volvo’s pick for new standard tire

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has selected Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire as its standard supplier of tires on all new Volvo trucks sold in North America. The agreement takes effect October 1, 2006.

David Mullen leaving Mullen Trucking

CALGARY -- David Mullen is leaving the family trucking business he started his career at.

EOBR findings show low usage, concern over uniformity

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Usage of electronic on-board recording technology is extremely low among North American truckers, says a U.S. research agency just two months before the American government is expected to announce a rule on the devices.

Suspension company opens aftermarket parts unit

ITASCA, Ill. -- Hendrickson has launched Hendrickson Parts North America, a stand-alone division for the commercial vehicle parts aftermarket.

SelecTrucks debuts new class 8 warranty program

PORTLAND -- SelecTrucks, the pre-owned truck division of Freightliner LLC, has launched an expanded 36-month/300,000-mile OEM-backed warranty for used Class 8 trucks.

S. Ontario highway study greenlighted

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - The Ontario government has approved a $2.2 study to examine the possibility of a new highway span between the growing regions between Cambridge and Brantford, Ont.

US Transport Secretary choice hailed by tolling industry

WASHINGTON -- Tolls on U.S. highways may go up in the future if the support around President George W. Bush's nomination for transportation secretary is any indication.

California tells drivers to keep hands on wheel, not phones

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Schwarzeneggerland has joined the states of New York and New Jersey in banning drivers from holding their cell phones while driving.

Enhanced sleep apnea screening urged for truckers

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. -- New recommendations have been released by a joint task force, offering an updated approach to the screening and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among commercial truck drivers.

Designers answer Michelin’s vehicle safety challenge

GREENVILLE, S.C., -- Road traffic injuries are on pace to become the third most prevalent cause of worldwide death or injury-related disability by 2020, according to the World Health Organization.

Toronto logistics firm bought by Greatwide

TORONTO -- Greatwide Logistics Services of Dallas, Tex.-- one of North America;s top 10 largest providers of non-asset-based transportation and third party logistics -- has acquired Gallop Logistics Corporation, a privately held freight brokerage company in Toronto, Ontario.

Marine cargo service to set sail near Chatham

WALLACEBURG, Ont. - Corn and other agricultural cargo coming through Wallaceburg, Ont. could begin traveling via the Sydenham River in the next few weeks.

Eaton’s Terry Lane passes away

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Canadian truck industry lost a familiar and friendly face this week with the passing of Terry Lane, a longtime employee and manager with Eaton Truck Components in Mississauga, Ont.

APU maker taps NA customer service exec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- RigMaster Power Corp. has named Scott Shaw to the newly created position of customer support manager, North America.