Crevier Group buys Trademark Oil July 4, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — Crevier Group announced today that it has acquired Trademark Oil by one of its Ontario subsidiaries, Case ‘N Drum Oil. Trademark Oil, a distributor of lubricants and…
CTA outlines challenges with federal carbon pricing approach July 4, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a submission highlighting the administrative and competitive challenges created by the proposed federal pricing system contained in the federal government’s…
A classic celebration preview image A classic celebration July 4, 2017 Soggy show grounds couldn’t dampen spirits at Clifford Antique Truck Show
Michelin applauds Saskatchewan law allowing wide-base singles July 4, 2017 LAVAL, Que. –– Michelin Canada welcomed the news of Saskatchewan now allowing wide-base single tires on its roads. The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, and the…
Transit Truck Bodies reaches production milestone July 4, 2017 LAVAL, Que. – Transit Truck Bodies has announced it will soon be delivering its 50,000th truck body since it began production in 1978. The company is inviting its 250 employees,…
Driver turnover remains low in U.S. July 4, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at U.S. truckload fleets rose slightly in the first quarter, while remaining at historically low levels, according to the latest stats from the American Trucking…
Don Anderson Haulage president passes away July 4, 2017 STOUFFVILLE, Ont. – Don Anderson, founder of Don Anderson Haulage, passed away at his home July 1 at the age of 80, his family has announced. “Through all the successes…
Crevier Group expands in Southwest Ontario preview image Economy Crevier Group expands in Southwest Ontario July 4, 2017 MONTREAL — Already well-established in Ontario, Crevier Group, a third-generation family business and leading Canadian distributor of fuel and lubricants, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Trademark Oil by one of…
Transit celebrates its 50,000th truck body preview image Economy Transit celebrates its 50,000th truck body July 4, 2017 LAVAL, Que–Next Wednesday, July 12th, Transit Truck Bodies Inc. will deliver its 50,000th truck body and take all the employees’ pictures to celebrate the event. Discount Rental and Kenworth representatives…
Look ma! No driver! preview image Economy Look ma! No driver! July 4, 2017 CHICAGO,Ill–The Lyon, France-based startup Navya, manufacturer of an electric driverless shuttle bus it calls an Arma, is opening an American office. Navya says there are 35 Arma vehicles in use in…
Wal-Mart wants women drivers to feel safer preview image Economy Wal-Mart wants women drivers to feel safer July 4, 2017 BENTONVILLE, AK–Wal-Mart wants its women drivers to feel more comfortable and secure at their jobs and the retailing giant also plans to hire more female drivers in the future. Those…
THE TRUTH ABOUT FULL FLOW OIL FILTERS VS. COMBINATION FILTERS preview image Paid THE TRUTH ABOUT FULL FLOW OIL FILTERS VS. COMBINATION FILTERS July 1, 2017 The true test of any heavy-duty vehicle is its ability to perform under extreme weather conditions that are common in Canada. The same is true for the various…
WABCO innovation wins two big awards preview image Economy WABCO innovation wins two big awards July 1, 2017 ROME, ITALY-The drive-train, stability, braking and suspension innovators at WABCO have just won two prestigious awards from CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. The event was held this…
OTA, CTA announce three staff promotions June 30, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) have announced three policy team promotions. Geoffrey Wood has been named senior vice-president, policy, for both the…
International ships first trucks with A26 engine June 30, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced it has started shipping trucks with its new A26 engine. The 12.4-liter engine is being shipped in International LT and RH series trucks,…