CSI Logistics equips Trailcon trailers with tracking solution August 1, 2014 BURNABY, B.C. -- WebTech Wireless has signed a distribution agreement with Trailcon Leasing, allowing customers to track the location of parked trailers as well as goods in transit.
Glasvan opens new Ontario dealership August 1, 2014 ALLISTON, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has opened a new facility in Alliston, Ont.
‘Trash is treasure’ for truckers: Judge August 1, 2014 HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia Supreme Court threw out a law banning truckers from hauling trash outside of Halifax.
More highway heroes wanted August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio, -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber is once again on the hunt for North America's unsung truckers who have who come to the rescue of fellow motorists while on the road.
Cancom Tracking rebranding August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Shaw Communications has announced today the re-branding of its subsidiary companies -- including a name change for its commercial vehicle communications systems business from Cancom Tracking to Shaw Tracking.
11 million reasons to gladhand August 1, 2014 HOLLAND, Mich. -- Sloan Transportation Products, a leading producer of gladhands for the heavy duty marketplace, recently surpassed the 11 million mark in manufactured gladhands.
OTA launches legal defense fund for precedent-setting issues August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association has earmarked $100,000 to a Legal Defense Fund to support legal action on matters with broad precedent implications for the industry at large, says the group.
Truck cops launch S. Ontario truck blitz today August 1, 2014 PEEL, Ont. -- Peel regional police outside of Toronto are launching a truck safety enforcement blitz, staring today, Tues. Oct. 10, 2006.
Dana names general sales manager August 1, 2014 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dana Corp. has named Randy Jarvis as general sales manager for original equipment service customers. He will also manage the Dana/Eaton Roadranger marketing relationship for the Dana service parts business.
MAN to increase bid for Swedish rival with additional votes August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- German truckmaker MAN AG moved closer to its goal of creating Europe's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer today when it increased its shares in Swedish rival Scania.
Freightliner honors dealers August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks has announced the recipients of the 2005-2006 ASPIRE Awards for dealers, including a Canadian recipient.
NationaLease, AmeriQuest to merge August 1, 2014 OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill -- One of largest leasing networks in North America has signed an agreement to merge with AmeriQuest Transportation and Logistics Resources Corp.
Cummins hosts EPA intro of ULSD August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. played host at its Columbus, Ind., headquarters as U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson formally kicked off the nationwide switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, which takes effect this Sunday, Oct. 15.
Mack engineer honored with prestigious ATA award August 1, 2014 LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. Mark Kachmarsky, chief project manager-product range management for Mack Trucks, recently received the Silver Spark Plug Award from the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.
STA offers 5 Gs in scholarships to employees’ kids August 1, 2014 REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Trucking Association along with the Associate Trades Conference and Highway Agencies Ltd. are making available $5,000 in scholarships to grade 12 graduates and mature students of association members' employees.
