Richer Group appoints new VP August 1, 2014 CALGARY (Oct. 7, 2003) -- Richer Systems Group -- a vendor of ERP, e-commerce, application services, and maintenance software solutions to the trucking industry -- has named Ted Ba
Truck stop offers hot meals, R&R, and bench presses August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. (Oct. 2, 2003) -- As if the chili at most truck stops wasn't enough to work up a sweat. Now the 230 Truck Stop in Woodstock, Ont. is offering drivers who come off t
Truck safety symposium slated for end of October August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG, (Oct. 7, 2003) -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is inviting government, law enforcement, and trucking industry stakeholders to a symposium dedicated to improving truc
Government extends IT work placement program August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Oct. 2, 2003) -- The Canadian Technology Human Resources Board (CTHRB) has extended its Technology First Work Placement Service (TFWPS) for another term. The service is
Bracing for wireless walkie-talkie war August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 2, 2003) -- Telus Corp. announced yesterday it plans to ramp up additional walkie-talkie-like service in Canada through its wireless arm as it faces new competition.
Canadian trucker charged for hauling “bloody” waste to U.S. August 1, 2014 DETROIT, (Oct. 2, 2003) -- A Canadian trucking company has been charged with illegally transporting medical waste for dumping in a county landfill in Michigan. Macomb County pr
Canadian telematics company growing August 1, 2014 PICKERING, Ont. (Oct. 7, 2003) -- AirIQ Inc. a supplier of Telematics technology to the commercial transport industry, announced that it surpassed 40,000 cumulative contracted subs
Uncle Sam wants International August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2003) -- International Truck and Engine Corp., has announced the creation of a new business unit that will sell medium truck and parts platforms, as well
N.W.T. gets $65 million for infrastructure August 1, 2014 YELLOWKNIFE (Oct. 7, 2003) -- The Northwest Territories will receive $65 million in federal funding for a project aimed to enhance and develop transportation routes serving oil, ga
CTA and State of N.J. reach business tax agreement August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, (Oct. 7, 2003) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says a new agreement it signed with the New Jersey will significantly mitigate the impact of back taxes on Canadian carrier
Truck-Lite gets a Silver Spark August 1, 2014 CINCINNATI, Ohio (Oct. 10, 2003) -- Bradley Van Riper, Truck-Lite vice-president of research and development, was recently presented with the Technology and Maintenance Council's h
OTA helps trucker search jobs online August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 10, 2003) -- The Ontario Trucking Association has created a new website to help job seekers looking for employment opportunities in Canada's trucking industry. T
Ontario court to rule on wheel-off appeal August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 7, 2003) -- Three Ontario Chief Justices from the highest court in the province are deliberating on a possible precedent-setting case in which two trucking carriers
Volvo to streamline Mack, Volvo engine production August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2003) -- Volvo Trucks has announced it will begin producing engines for both Mack and Volvo trucks out of its factory in Hagerstown, Md. The Hagersto
Carriers cope with increased security costs August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Oct. 10, 2003) -- They're being called everything from border-crossing surcharges to homeland security fees. One carrier uses the term "war surcharge." No matter how you