Man dies after trucking yard accident August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A man was killed yesterday after being pinned under the tractor-trailer he was fixing at the time.
Truck-Lite names new sales chiefs for NA, EU August 1, 2014 FALCONER, N.Y. -- Tim Walker, formerly senior vice-president of worldwide sales for Truck-Lite, has been named executive vice-president of sales for Europe and Asia.
Yellow-Roadway shuffles deck; expands Cnd coverage August 1, 2014 AKRON, Ohio -- One of the largest trucking carriers in the world has announced the consolidation of two subsidiaries as well as a series of personnel changes.
Espar package heats ’07 engines ‘n fuel in winter August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Espar Heater Systems, which manufactures and supplies anti-idling technologies to the trucking industry, has announced the development of a system called Sure Start.
TransX driver honored by company August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- The TransX Group of Companies is honoring one of its best wheelmen after 30 years of service.
VanPort truck licence deadline tonight; changes made to rule August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Lower Mainland container carriers that haven't yet been issued a new port hauling licence have until the clock strikes midnight, tonight, to get one.
ITN Logistics buys leading customs brokerage August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- ITN Logistics Group today announced it has acquired majority share ownership in Intercontinental Customs Services, as a strategic move to strengthen its ability to assist clients with all details of their logistics requirements.
BSM Wireless secures marketing, data deal with Telus August 1, 2014 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- BSM Technologies, a Canadian provider of GPS-based automatic vehicle security and tracking has entered into a national marketing and data solutions agreement with Telus.
BC, industry look to clamp down on chainless trucks August 1, 2014 KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- British Columbia truckers are working with Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon to reduce winter highway collisions and closures.
MTO continues Hwy 17 expansion designs August 1, 2014 SAULT Ste. MARIE, Ont. -- Design plans on a proposed four-lane Hwy 17 link through Batchewana First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie will go ahead before negotiations with community leaders is complete.
Politician urges truck ban signs go back up August 1, 2014 CHARLOTTETOWN -- A city councillor wants signs indicating truck restrictions on certain routes be posted once again.
Accuride makes major aluminum wheel production investment August 1, 2014 EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Wheel company Accuride says it's investing around $25 million in its aluminum wheel business, which includes two new, state-of-the-art hydraulic presses plus other tactical improvements to facilities and equipment.
Police create smuggling hotline for truckers August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- The RCMP in southern B.C. have set up a hotline that allows truckers to tip off police of cross-border drug smuggling activity.
ArvinMeritor names aftermarket boss August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business named Doug Wolma to the position general manager of its remanufacturing business.
Commission hikes US tolls on Niagara River bridges August 1, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Due to prolonged weakness in the U.S. dollar, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission will increase U.S. toll rates on the Lewiston-Queenston Bridges starting Feb. 1, 2007.