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Half unprepared for ELD mandate: Survey

PHOENIX, AZ - With only a week to go before Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) are mandated in the U.S., a new survey is showing that almost half of the affected truckers are unprepared.

Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season

WINNIPEG, Man. – A quarter of a century in, and Maxim Truck and Trailer continues to amaze with its charity pancake breakfast. Held Dec. 7, the annual event raised more…

Allison Transmission hires new marketing boss

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –  Allison Transmission today announced the promotion of Otto Szalavari to managing director of global marketing. Otto Szalavari “During his short period of time with Allison, Otto has…

Gincor buys Cross Country Trailers

  MATTAWA, Ont. — Gincor announced today that it has purchased Cross Country Trailers. “We see tremendous opportunity in this facility and the workforce made up of people from a…

TTSAO urges government to raise $40 hourly cap

HAMILTON, Ont. —  The TTSAO recently met with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) to discuss raising the $40 hourly cap currently put on training facilities. Since…

TTC hosts AGM, annual dinner

TORONTO, Ont.  – The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) held it’s Annual General Meeting on December 7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and voted on the new executive committee for…

Mack Trucks names new president

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Martin Weissburg has been named the new president of Mack Trucks effective June 1, 2018. Martin Weissburg Weissburg is currently president of Volvo Construction Equipment, and after…

Allison names global marketing director

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Otto Szalavari is being promoted to a senior role in the marketing of Allison Transmissions, serving as the new managing director - global marketing. He joined the company in February as director - global marketing information and product strategy.

Fontaine leads Toronto Transportation Club board

TORONTO, ON – Mike Fontaine, the general manager of CH Robinson Company (Canada), has been elected president of the Toronto Transportation Club. The appointment was made during the group’s annual…

Fees dropping for smaller carriers at Vancouver Port

VANCOUVER, BC - Smaller trucking companies will enjoy lower fees when hauling containers through the Port of Vancouver, under a new fee structure that is effective January 1.

Maxim raises $27K for Christmas Cheer

WINNIPEG, MB - Maxim Truck and Trailer's 25th annual charity pancake breakfast was held December 7, raising more than $27,000 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg.

Gincor purchases Cross Country Trailers

BLENHEIM, ON – Gincor has purchased Cross Country Trailers in Blenheim, Ontario, and will begin to operate that business as Gincor Trailer Werx. “We see tremendous opportunity in this…

Mack names new president

GREENSBORO, NC - Martin Weissburg will become the president of Mack Trucks on June 1, succeeding Dennis Slagle who has led the manufacturer since 2008.

Vancouver port lowers charges for small trucking companies

VANCOUVER, B.C. – To address charges that were being called disproportionate, smaller trucking companies authorized to operate within the Vancouver Fraser Port will see rates drop Jan. 1, 2018. Small…

OTA to launch sales council in 2018

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Ontario Trucking Association is launching a Sales Council in 2018. Following this year’s creation of the OTA Finance Council, the association is…