Vehicle impound law now in effect August 1, 2014 TORONTO - New legislation in Ontario that allows police to impound any vehicle for 7 days if its operator has a suspended licence took effect on Dec. 1.
Eaton names vehicle group president August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, Ohio - Truck components supplier Eaton Corp. has named Kenneth F. Davis president of its Vehicle Group, succeeding Joseph P. Palchak who will retire at the end of June, 2011.
Lake Erie cargo ferry idea gets another look August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The on-off-again plan to launch a cargo ferry sailing across Lake Erie reportedly still has some wind behind it.
AMTA names new exec director August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Don Wilson has been tapped by the Alberta Motor Transport Association to take over the executive director role for Mayne Root.
Agri-Food, Bison create new ‘foods division’ at inland port August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Bison Transport's warehouse at the foot of CentrePort will house an the expansion and consolidation Agri-Food's Canadian operations.
Livingston shifts trucking, warehousing biz to Schenker August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Livingston will transition its North American domestic warehousing and ground transportation businesses to Schenker of Canada.
Volvo boss to retire next year August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Volvo will begin looking for a new leader after president and CEO Leif Johansson announced his retirement for next summer.
Snowstorm blasts SW Ontario August 1, 2014 SARNIA, Ont. - About 300 motorists and truck drivers were stranded on the highway near Sarnia overnight and this morning as severe winter weather pummeled southwestern Ontario.
Brake makers welcome copper-cutting laws August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- State laws in California and Washington requiring a reduction of the amount of copper allowed in brake friction materials beginning in 2021 is being applauded by truck component manufacturers.
Peace Bridge plaza fixes complete August 1, 2014 FORT ERIE, Ont. - Government officials from both sides of the border celebrated the completion of the much-anticipated Peace Bridge Plaza improvements late last week.
E-Z Pack adds Canadian dealer August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- E-Z Pack Manufacturing has expanded into Canada with a Precision Waste Systems location in Innisfil, Ont.
Ted Gorski Sr. passes away August 1, 2014 OLDCASTLE, Ont. -- Ted Gorski Sr. founder of Windsor, Ont.-area Gorski Bulk Transport has passed away at the age of 88.
Trimac unitholders approve corporate move August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Trimac Income Fund unitholders overwhelmingly approved the conversion of the Fund to a corporation pursuant to an arrangement under Albert'a Business Corporations Act.
BC Trans to Truckers: Chain up or turn back August 1, 2014 KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers are warning truck drivers not to attempt rolling up and down the province's mountain passes without proper winter tires or chains.
UPS gears up for ‘peak week’ August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Who says the Christmas peak shipping season is a thing of the past? UPS Canada is gearing up for its busiest week of the year