PM salutes industry during National Trucking Week August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- As National Trucking Week kicked off Sept. 7, the Prime Minister issued a letter congratulating the industry for its contribution to the nation's economy.
Yellowknife cries “Woolf!” August 1, 2014 HOLLWOOOD, Calif. -- The camera work in the American History Channel's hit "Ice Road Truckers" is so good its cinematographer has been nominated for an Emmy Award, which is like an Oscar for TV shows.
Shell, HDCC dish out $12Gs in techie scholarships August 1, 2014 CALGARY - Shell Canada and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council of Canada are teaming up to battle the shortage of technical workers in the trucking industry by offering the Heavy Duty Technician Scholarship.
Ontario convoy nets 50Gs for Special Olympics August 1, 2014 PARIS, Ont. -- While good paying loads are hard to come by these days, about 75 trucks departed the Paris Fairgrounds in Paris, Ont. on Saturday, Sept. 20 -- each running for an average of about $9.50 a mile.
Couple’s trucking museum sold off August 1, 2014 GRIMSHAW, Alta. -- One of those small town museums chock full of local history and lore, the Mile Zero Museum of Grimshaw Alta., is no more.
Westport takes a leading role at awards program August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Westport Innovations was recognized for its work in alternative fuel transportation technologies with a Leadership Award, as part of the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards Program.
Investing in the leaders of tomorrow August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Paul's Hauling recently awarded annual scholarships totalling $67,000 to 25 sons and daughters of their employees.
Challenger gets nod for doing things the SmartWay August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Challenger Motor Freight recently accepted an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Transport Partnership.
All-woman ‘Convoy For a Cure’ to roll in Oct August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- What started as a lark during a three-way CB radio conversation earlier this summer has taken root and is about to become the world's first all-woman truck convoy to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Mack’s Al ‘AWP’ Pelletier: 1922 – 2008 August 1, 2014 OAKVILLE, Ont. -- The world of Canadian trucking has always been populated by people of great character and immense resourcefulness, but few -- if any -- deserve such a description quite as much as Al Pelletier did.
Alberta food drive sets its sights on record year August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- An Alberta project is hoping to build on last year's success and is banking on the trucking industry to help keep food on people's tables during the holiday season.
Trucking’s best call Manitoba home August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- There might be something in the water in Manitoba, or it might just be a coincidence, but Canada's best driver and dispatcher both call our country's middle province home.
UPS ups its people August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- From Mercury to the Sun is about 75 million clicks.
Bison prez recognized for industry contributions August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- Don Streuber has accomplished quite a bit since taking the lead at Bison Transport and his Manitoba peers have acknowledged his work.