Transportation MTO gives the green light to OTA-designed car carrier configurations November 15, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Earlier this week the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) launched the Extended Stinger-Steer Auto Carrier (ESSAC) Special Vehicle Configuration Permit Program. In the initial development stages of Ontario’s…
Transportation More dealers working to achieve Kenworth Gold status November 15, 2017 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Kenworth PremierCare Certified Gold program is doing Kenworth dealers some good. A year ago, Kenworth implemented more stringent requirements to the program and since then, dealers have invested…
Volvo announces 2018 forecast, expands product line in Mexico preview image Equipment Volvo announces 2018 forecast, expands product line in Mexico November 15, 2017 GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Volvo Group for the first time announced its projections for 2018 Class 8 retail sales, with a bullish projection of 260,000 retail sales expected in the U.S.,…
Business Management U.S. trucking conditions improving: FTR November 15, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved in September, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index, which measures several metrics affecting the trucking industry. The index climbed to…
Business Management BCTA names Dave Earle new president and CEO November 14, 2017 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has named Dave Earle as its new president and CEO, replacing the outgoing Louise Yako. Earle brings experience in policy advocacy…
Transportation Hiring experts to take part in Women with Drive Summit in March November 14, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada’s fourth annual Women with Drive summit will feature a panel discussion on how company branding on multiple platforms can help you recruit and…
Transcourt Tank Leasing names new director of business development preview image Transportation Transcourt Tank Leasing names new director of business development November 14, 2017 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing has appointed Michael Trianos as its new director of business development for Ontario and Manitoba. Michael Trianos With more than 10 years in sales…
Transportation TransCore Link Logistics freight volumes remain strong in October November 13, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics reported a 57% year-over-year growth in load volumes posted in the month of October. In fact, when compared to the previous nine months, October is…
STS 17.1 | 2018 Economic Outlook preview image STS 17.1 | 2018 Economic Outlook November 11, 2017 Hear what Carlos Gomes, senior economist with Scotiabank had to say about the global economy in 2018.
Business Management Allison produces its 500,000th 4000 Series transmission November 10, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission today (Nov. 10) announced the production of its 500,000th fully-automatic 4000 Series transmission. Production of the 4000 Series transmission began in 1993 at the company’s…
Western Star extends military veteran discount program into 2018 preview image Business Management Western Star extends military veteran discount program into 2018 November 10, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – If you’re a Canadian or U.S. military veteran, Western Star and Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) has an early Christmas gift for you. The company will be extending…
OTA hands out awards at annual executive conference preview image Transportation OTA hands out awards at annual executive conference November 9, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Liberty Linehaul’s Brian Taylor is the latest industry veteran to be blessed with the OTA/Omnitracs Service to Industry Award. The award was given to Taylor at this…
NAIT partners with industry to offer low-carbon fuel to long-haul segment preview image Sustainability NAIT partners with industry to offer low-carbon fuel to long-haul segment November 9, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has partnered with industry stakeholders to bring low-carbon fuel that can withstand all weather conditions to the long-haul truck segment.
Human Resources Trucker who helped blaze trail to the north passes away November 8, 2017 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A pioneer of the Saskatchewan trucking industry, George Magee, has passed away at the age of 81. Born Aug. 8, 1936 in Prince Albert, Magee lived…
Business Management MTA working with new government on issues facing industry November 8, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) says it has the ear of its new government, however, challenges remain while the provincial Progressive Conservative Party settles into its leadership…
