Linamar to host upcoming TTSAO Carrier Group, general meetings May 22, 2019 HAMILTON, Ont. — Time is winding down to register for the upcoming TTSAO Carrier Group and general meetings that are set to take place on May 23, 2019 at Linamar…
Events Lethbridge truck show aims to inform public of shortages facing industry May 22, 2019 LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The fifth annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo will focus on educating the general public about the shortages the industry currently faces, and is expected to continue facing…
Truckers satisfied with jobs, but 1 in 4 still looking preview image Truckers satisfied with jobs, but 1 in 4 still looking May 22, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Those who work in Canada’s trucking industry appear relatively satisfied in their jobs, according to a monthly reader poll conducted by Today’s Trucking. Forty-one percent of those…
Trucking Life OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters May 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy.
Truck tonnage pops in April preview image Economy Truck tonnage pops in April May 21, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage spiked 7.4% in April, and was up 7.7% year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “The surge in truck tonnage in April…
Economy Trucking welcomes trade deal May 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – An end to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. was welcomed by the trucking industry late last week. “Trucking and trade are synonymous,…
Andy Transport launches scholarship program preview image People Andy Transport launches scholarship program May 21, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has launched a scholarship program for its employees’ children. “I’m very excited to launch and promote this program,” said Andreea Crisan, executive vice-president and chief…
Trailer demand softening preview image Equipment Trailer demand softening May 21, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – April trailer orders totaled 14,500 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, which reflected soft demand for the second straight month. “Order volume was soft in…
Small trucks can present big maintenance challenges preview image Small trucks can present big maintenance challenges May 21, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. -- Don’t let the size of a truck fool you. Medium-duty trucks are dwarfed by their Class 8 counterparts, but such equipment can present some of the biggest challenges for a repair facility.
Ocean Trailer expands Winnipeg facility preview image Equipment, Maintenance Ocean Trailer expands Winnipeg facility May 16, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Ocean Trailer has finished renovations at its Winnipeg location. Additional shop bays have allowed the company to hire more technicians and better utilize its space, according to…
Canada wants distracted driver training in MELT programs preview image Canada wants distracted driver training in MELT programs May 16, 2019 “The majority of fleets in Canada have distracted driver training and monitoring policies in place,” says CTA president Stephen Laskowski. TORONTO, Ont. – Training to combat distracted driving is set…
Firestone Industrial Products names new president preview image Firestone Industrial Products names new president May 16, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP) today announced that Emily Poladian, former director of fleet sales, truck, bus and retread tires (TBR), has been named president, FSIP. Emily Poladian…
Accuride names new president and CEO May 16, 2019 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride today announced that it has appointed Robin Kendrick to serve as its president and CEO. Kendrick joined the Accuride Board of Directors in March 2018 as…
Parts for Trucks turns 100, expands into Ontario, Quebec May 16, 2019 DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Parts for Trucks has acquired Malmberg Truck Trailer Equipment located in Ottawa and Gatineau, Que. The deal makes Dartmouth headquartered Parts for Trucks Inc. one of the…
Ontario reworking emissions tests for trucks preview image Ontario reworking emissions tests for trucks May 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario continues to rework its emissions testing program for heavy-duty vehicles following a decision to cancel Drive Clean tests on light-duty models. Environment Minister Rod Phillips promises it will come "in the near future".
