Transportation Bison wins TCA National Fleet Safety Award November 20, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport took first place at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) National Fleet Safety Awards in the large fleet division. This marks the 12th consecutive year Winnipeg-based…
Equipment Canadian truck market “red hot”: ACT Research November 20, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – October Class 8 vehicle orders hit a 35-month high of 36,033 units, according to ACT Research, as U.S. fleets stepped up their orders and the Canadian market…
Transportation OTA releases five-point action plan for road safety November 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Board of Directors has endorsed a statement on trucking road safety and has issued a five-point action plan outlining proactive strategies dealing…
Transportation Atlantic Canada kicks off 18 Wheels of Christmas food drive November 20, 2017 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trucks For Change Network (T4C) are once again organizing an industry-wide food collection drive in order to fight hunger and…
Mexican trucking industry “is changing,” fleet owner says preview image Business Management Mexican trucking industry “is changing,” fleet owner says November 19, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Noe Montes, owner of Mexican trucking company Transmontes and a U.S.-based carrier called TM Transportation Services, wants the North American trucking industry to know that Mexican carriers…
Health & Safety Bison wins ATA safety award November 19, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has won first place in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Safety Contest for the seventh consecutive year. The carrier won the award Nov. 14,…
Ridewell names new Canadian sales manager preview image Human Resources Ridewell names new Canadian sales manager November 17, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ridewell has named Steve Lachance its new Canadian sales manager. He will be responsible for covering all of Canada. “Steve comes to us with a tremendous amount…
Equipment Gennoe’s Truck Repair joins TruckPro network November 17, 2017 PLYMOUTH, N.S. – UAP has announced another addition to its growing TruckPro network. Gennoe’s Truck Repair Service in Plymouth, N.S., has joined the network. TruckPro now boasts more than 125…
Equipment Trailer orders strong in October: FTR November 17, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary net trailer orders rose 40% in October versus August, tallying 33,600 units. That marks a 65% year-over-year improvement and was in line with expectations, FTR reports.
Ontario drivers among Penske’s safest preview image Health & Safety Ontario drivers among Penske’s safest November 17, 2017 READING, Pa. – Two Ontario drivers were among the 26 associated recently recognized by Penske Logistics as its Diamond level drivers. They were selected from among 4,500 drivers across North…
Tesla semi hits the streets preview image Equipment Tesla semi hits the streets November 17, 2017 Bison Transport, Loblaw eager to be among the first adopters
17.8 | 2017 Purchasing Used preview image 17.8 | 2017 Purchasing Used November 16, 2017 Can buying used trucks be a viable strategy for your business?
Mack brings Anthem to Mexican market preview image Equipment Mack brings Anthem to Mexican market November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Mack Trucks is strengthening its presence in the Mexican market, by bringing its new Anthem highway model here and focusing on expanding its dealer network. Mack has…
Business Management PMTC launches Driven to Lead program November 15, 2017 MILTON, Ont. — The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced the launch of the PMTC’s ‘Driven to Lead’ program. The new program, sponsored…
DTNA adds Class 8 and 6 Freightliner 360 trucks to Mexican market preview image Business Management DTNA adds Class 8 and 6 Freightliner 360 trucks to Mexican market November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has upped its game in the Mexican market, announcing the release of two new Freightliner 360 trucks. The Class 8 2528 and…
