Truck drivers lead the battle in fight against prostate cancer June 30, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. –For the second year in a row, truck drivers led the battle against prostate cancer by raising the most money of any organization in Canada during Prostate Cancer Canada’s…
Paul of Paul’s Hauling named to Order of Canada preview image Economy Paul of Paul’s Hauling named to Order of Canada June 30, 2017 OTTAWA-Winnipeg’s Paul Albrechsten has been invited to join the Order of Canada. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, made the announcement Friday, June 30. Albrechsten…
Economy Trucking groups beef up policy teams June 30, 2017 TORONTO–The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) are announcing three key policy staff – Geoffrey Wood, Jonathan Blackham and Lak Shoan…
Safety council names new board preview image Safety council names new board June 30, 2017 LANGLEY, BC -- Safety Driven: The Trucking Safety Council of BC has welcomed a new board of directors, who will service the group dedicated to reducing the number and severity of workplace injuries and fatalities in the trucking and moving and storage sectors.
CBSA to review, refund AMPS penalties June 29, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has agreed to review all Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) penalties associated with system outages during the filing of Advance…
Economy The seven-year, three-retread tire warranty June 29, 2017 MARKHAM, ON–Huayi Tire Canada Inc., Canada’s premier marketer and distributor for Double Coin Holdings Ltd., and their premier associate brands of TBR and OTR tires is pleased to announce that…
CTA working with Customs to end emanifest woes preview image Economy CTA working with Customs to end emanifest woes June 29, 2017 TORONTO–The introduction of monetary penalties for ACI AMPS has been an ongoing compliance issue for cross-border carriers over the last several months. Most recently, carriers have been challenged by…
Cross-border team helps food carriers comply preview image Economy Cross-border team helps food carriers comply June 29, 2017 HALIFAX, N.S.-The Nova Scotia-based food-hauling experts at Iron Apple have partnered with Birmingham, AL-based TransComply, manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol (UFSTP) program, to help carriers comply with…
Senate report includes several CTA recommendations June 28, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — A new report of the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development supported three key recommendations of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), to smooth the transition to cleaner…
Surface transportation costs rose in April: Nulogx June 28, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 0.2% in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index from Nulogx. The base rate was up…
Navistar makes key executive leadership changes June 28, 2017 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has named Michael A. Cancelliere its new president of truck and parts effective July 1. Cancelliere replaces William R. Kozek who will assume a planning role focused on…
Canadian-themed Trout River trailer on tour preview image Canadian-themed Trout River trailer on tour June 28, 2017 COLEMAN, P.E.I. – A specially decorated Trout River live bottom trailer is traveling across Eastern Canada this week to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday. The trailer left the company’s Coleman, P.E.I.
Timken to buy Groeneveld Group June 28, 2017 NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Timken has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire automatic lubrication system manufacturer Groeneveld Group. The deal is worth about US$280 million. “The acquisition of…
David to take on logistic Goliaths preview image Economy David to take on logistic Goliaths June 28, 2017 TECUMSEH, ON. – David Kreidler has assumed the role of director of business development for CX North America Information Services Inc. The company is owned by U.K.-based Transport Exchange Group…
Gin-Cor partners with Del Equipment preview image Economy Gin-Cor partners with Del Equipment June 28, 2017 MATTAWA, ON-Vocational truck manufacturer Gin-Cor Industries and upfitting equipment specialist DEL Equipment have entered into a strategic partnership with the aim of becoming the recognized leader in the manufacturing of…
