Schneider’s Canadian chief promoted August 1, 2014 KITCHENER, Ont. -- Schneider Logistics says that John Ferguson, currently vice president and general manager of the truckload giant's Canadian operations in Kitchener, Ont., has been named to vice-president of Schneider Logistics International.
Alcoa Canadian sales manager switching career gears August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- After over 14 years in the business, Francois Vaillancourt, eastern Canada sales manager for Alcoa Wheel Products, announced that he's making a career change.
More winter shipping flexibility allowed for Oceanex sailings August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- The Laurentian Pilotage Authority has approved changes to winter night pilotage regulations for Oceanex on the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec City.
Canuck technician wins Paccar North American skills challenge August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Trevor Friesen of Pacific Peterbilt in Surrey, B.C. was named as Peterbilt's inaugural National Paccar PX Skills Challenge winner at the company's National Customer Service Conference in St. Louis.
Industry celebrates National Trucking Week August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Canada's trucking industry is gearing for National Trucking Week. This year's event runs from September 9 to 15, 2007.
Trucking carrier honored for green initiatives August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- J.D. Smith and Sons was one of two "forward-thinking companies" recognized by Transport Canada recently for implementing green-friendly practices in supply chain business.
ArvinMeritor adds trailer axles to reman offerings August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor Inc. has added a major new component to its portfolio of remanufactured components -- trailer axles, initially targeted at North American intermodal motor carriers.
Purolator cuts ribbon at new Quebec hub August 1, 2014 ST. LAURENT, Que. -- Purolator Courier says that its new 160,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility near Montreal is now open for business.
Motion to stay HOS ruling keeps provisions in place — for now August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The American Trucking Associations' has filed a motion asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to stay for eight months its decision to eliminate the 11-hour and 34-hour restart provisions of the American hours-of-service rules.
OOIDA wants court to reconsider HOS sleeper berth exception August 1, 2014 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a petition requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reconsider its opinion on certain hours of service rules.
OTA unveils ’07 convention seminars, speakers August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is putting on the finishing touches to the lineup of its 81st annual convention on November 15 to 16 in Toronto.
Coquihalla toll removal will have to wait: Falcon August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. -- B.C.'s provincial government says it won't remove tolls on the Coquihalla Highway until it has finished paying off the cost of constructing it.
Schneider Logistics keeps growing in Asian market August 1, 2014 TIANJIN, China -- North America's largest truckload and logistics firm continues to expand in the Far East. Schneider Logistics Tianjin, announced the company has purchased the key operating assets of BaoYun Logistics in China.
Mitsubishi says starters cover class 8 truck market August 1, 2014 MASON, Ohio -- Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America's heavy-duty truck division has announced that its starters now have a "standard" position with all of the major Class 8 truck manufacturers in North America.
Search for Truck Hero winding down August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- There are just a couple weeks left to nominate someone who you think deserves this year's Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award.