Events

Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $101 million in sales

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than $101 million of equipment during its five-day auction in Edmonton, Alta. recently. Over 14,350 people from 49 countries took part in…

Volvo Trucks rides high on innovation, investment

Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America is on a roll. In the year since Peter Voorhoeve took over as president of…

Alberta Truck Convoy raises $26K for Special Olympics

CALGARY, Alta. – The 2019 Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled through Calgary, Alta., this past weekend, raising $26,000 for the cause. Ken Huff, operations manager for Rosenau Transport, which…

Roadcheck inspection blitz places 17.9% out of service

BETHESDA, Md. — North American inspectors placed 17.9% of vehicles out of service during the 2019 Roadcheck inspection blitz from June 4-6, accounting for 12,109 vehicles overall. They also cited…

Celebrating the industry during National Trucking Week in Western Canada

CALGARY, Alta. – With National Trucking Week right around the corner, several western trucking associations will be showing love to drivers and the industry across the country. The Alberta Motor…

Ritchie Bros. extends Edmonton auction due to increase in items

EDMONTON, Alta. – The items just keep coming in for Ritchie Bros. upcoming Edmonton auction, up 31% year-over-year and extending the sale to a five-day event. Originally scheduled to take…

Arrow Truck Sales to host customer appreciation day

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Arrow Truck Sales will host a customer appreciation day at its Mississauga location on Sept. 13. The event is to thank owner-operators, fleet recruiters, vendors, and OEM…

Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab 

The Delo Traveling Technology Lab. A visitor tries out the VR system. DALLAS, Texas – Lubricants giant Chevron Products Co. has marked the 20th anniversary of its popular…

PMTC eastern seminar to focus on youth, retention, and engagement

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), along with Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic, will hold an eastern regional educational seminar Sept. 18 in Wallace,…

B.C., Alberta inspectors secure honors during CVSA championships

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sgt. Benjamin Schropfer of the Nebraska State Patrol earned top honors during last week’s North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC), but his Canadian peers secured top honors in…

Inspection blitz focuses on TDG shipments

MONTREAL, Que. – Loads of dangerous goods are in the spotlight this week as part of Hazardous Material Week, and this year the inspection blitz is expanding beyond Canada.

Industry to hold appreciation week for truckers

A group of retired truckers exchanging stories at a recent show in Clifford, Ont. TORONTO, Ont. – Preparations are underway for the annual National Trucking Week, which gives…

Ritchie Bros. to hold its largest ever Manitoba auction

WINNIPEG, Man. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is set to hold its largest ever Manitoba auction, which will include the sale of more than 1,250 items for Hugh Munro Construction. “We…

NACV Show session to shine light on benchmarking data

ATLANTA, Ga – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will new offer insights into the operational costs of trucking during a presentation at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV…

NSTSA to celebrate safety at gala dinner

HALIFAX, N.S. – The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner Nov. 2. The event, themed Camo and Chrome, will be held…