Ontario’s funding for greener trucks a good start: OTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Ontario government recently unveiled a new grant program to make trucks greener and the province's main trucking lobby group acknowledges its significance.
Logistics award named after Manitoba trucking pioneer August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- The Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba has established an award in the name of one of the province's most recognized trucking companies.
Classic touch planned for Stirling ’09 August 1, 2014 STIRLING, Ont. -- The Stirling Truck Show and Shine committee is moving forward with the idea of having a little vintage appeal at the truck show next June.
Fergus Truck Show raises over $45 Gs for charity August 1, 2014 FERGUS, Ont. -- About 25 community groups in the Fergus, Ont. region were recently given cheques totaling $45,986 by organizers of the Fergus Truck Show.
Mackie celebrates 80 years of trucking August 1, 2014 OSHAWA, Ont. -- Mackie Moving Systems marked its 80th anniversary last night with an open house celebration that attracted 200-plus guests from far and wide, along with a bevy of local politicians.
Kriska driver named Ontario’s best August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Luke Langlois of Brockville, Ont. has covered a lot of miles as a trucker and collision free at that, so the driver was a good choice for Ontario's top driver.
OTA doles out funds to deserving students August 1, 2014 Toronto -- The Ontario Trucking Association awarded its first Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship today to David Lafferty.
Give me 60 acres and I’ll turn this gig around: Fergus show boss August 1, 2014 FERGUS, Ont. - - The good news first: The Fergus Truck Show is as popular as ever. But it's running out of space
Ontario trucker a true Canadian hero August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A split-second decision to investigate a smoking car on the side of the road helped Ontario truck driver Conrad Henry save a life and earn the 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award.
But did he have a caterpillar under the hood? August 1, 2014 LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. -- You've heard of truckers saving four-wheelers, pups and time.
New face joins OTA Education Foundation; awards handed out August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Gord Box recently increased his activities with the Ontario Trucking Association after joining the board of directors for the association's Education Foundation.
Public Citizen president steps down August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- She was like a nail stuck in the trucking industry's tire tread.
Erb’s founder recognized for industry service August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, was named the 2008 OTA-Trailmobile Service to Industry Award for his contributions to the trucking industry.
Longtime dispatcher earns Dispatcher of the Year status August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- With three decades of dispatching under his belt, Bill Temple of Gore Bay, Ont. has a good idea on what a top dispatcher needs to do.
Pictures perfect: Bette Garber passes away at 65 August 1, 2014 PHILADELPHIA -- Bette Garber, the most prominent truck photographer in North America, passed away this month at 65.