Economy

Accused in trucker’s death back in court

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- The three young men charged with a street racing incident that killed a truck driver north of Toronto last June, were back in court last week.

Lucknow bridge falls down

LUCKNOW, Ont. -- Another bridge has collapsed, this one on a secondary road near the southwestern Ontario town of Goderich.

ArvinMeritor to open new Mexico plant; hires VP

TROY, Mich. -- Truck components manufacturer ArvinMeritor says it will open a new Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

Canada’s largest carrier convention around the corner

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is reminding members that this year's annual conference promises to be one of the most informative ever.

Pacbrake puts prices in sync

SURREY -- Pacbrake has adjusted its price list to reflect the strong Canadian dollar and will offer a unified price to both Canadian and American customers.

Who needs surcharges?

PEERS, Alta. -- Dennis Halliday just won 6/49 but the 67-year-old fleet owner is going to keep on trucking anyway.

Bridgestone named standard Manac trailer supplier

St. GEORGES, Que. -- Canadian trailer manufacturer Manac has named Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire as its standard tire supplier. BFNT will be the primary tire supplier for St. Georges, Que.-based Manac as well as for the CPS trailer brand in North America.

American firm floats idea for private NB truck highway

SAINT JOHN -- A U.S. company is proposing a dedicated truck toll highway connecting the borders of Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec.

FedEx Canada awarded for exceptional customer commitment

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Federal Express Canada has one of the best customer service systems in the world, according to ContactCenterWorld.com.

Green OTA trucks roll in for convention

TORONTO -- The fleet of so-called "envirotrucks" that have been traveling across the province this last month will be making a pit stop in Toronto at the Ontario Trucking Association's 81st annual convention.

OTA seeks stability on rollover issue

TORONTO -- Two years ago at its annual convention, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) announced it was seeking to make the activation of speed limiters on all tractor-trailers that operate into, out of and within the province mandatory.

Education pays off through OTA scholarships as foundation grows

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation handed out more than $30,000 in scholarships to college and university students last month, while first time awards and scholarships were also revealed.

Fontaine International taps new president and VP

IRONDALE, Ala. -- Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International has named Henry Bell has been named president of the company,

CP Rail, union avoid another strike — for now

CALGARY -- After accepting a tentative deal from CP Rail, the union representing 4,500 locomotive engineers and conductors says the workers want to keep negotiating.

FedEx couple honoured as Drivers of the Month

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Long-term service to children's education through their volunteer work and selfless dedication, earned Trucker Buddies Ken and Sandy Cook the ACS MultiMedia Driver of the Month award for November.