Transportation Bendix nears its goal of becoming landfill-free February 2, 2017 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reveals today that it diverted 96.4% (more than 22 million pounds) of material waste from landfill disposal in 2016, nearing its goal…
Cost Containment preview image Cost Containment February 2, 2017 What are leading shippers doing to reduce costs in their supply chain?
Transportation Technology coming to enhance compliance in aggregate sector February 2, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association announced recently that technology is on the way to help improve compliance in the aggregate sector. The OTA said the Ministry…
Daimler to celebrate a century of innovation preview image Transportation Daimler to celebrate a century of innovation February 1, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is set to celebrate a century of innovation with the anniversaries of Freightliner, Detroit, Western Star and Thomas Built Bus brands. Throughout…
Freightliner’s new Cascadia in production preview image Equipment Freightliner’s new Cascadia in production February 1, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – The brand new Cascadia 126” BBC Day Cab and 72” Raised Roof Sleeper Cab models are on the way. Freightliner Trucks announced today (Feb. 1) that its…
Timken names new managing director of Canada preview image Transportation Timken names new managing director of Canada February 1, 2017 Sean Hazelton NORTH CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Company has announced the appointment of Sean Hazelton to managing director of Canada. In his new position, Hazelton will lead Timken’s business…
Equipment Tru-Nor Truck Centres now offering Isuzu trucks February 1, 2017 SUDBURY, Ont. – Tru-Nor Truck Centres, a Tallman Group Company, has announced it’s now a full-service Isuzu dealership. It offers a full line of sales, lease, rental, parts and service…
Equipment Tire prices set to increase February 1, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Tire prices could be on the upswing due to an increase in the price of raw materials, some manufacturers are warning. Michelin North America announced prices for…
Equipment Mid-Ontario Truck Centre named Canada’s top Volvo dealer January 31, 2017 BARRIE, Ont. – Mid-Ontario Truck Centre has been named Volvo Trucks’ 2016 Canadian Dealer of the Year. The North American Dealer of the Year award went to General Truck Sales…
Transportation Those missing millennials January 31, 2017 Millennials, or those aged 18 to 35, are the largest cohort in Canada’s workforce. Yet they represent a very small percentage of the trucking workforce. Ten years ago, 18% of…
Ridewell offering Bendix ADB22X-LT disc brakes January 31, 2017 ELYRIA, Ohio – Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix ADB22X-LT air disc brake for pairing with its axles. The brake was designed specifically for trailers, Bendix says, and will fit…
Transportation TTSAO hosting industry network event before annual conference January 31, 2017 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario announced it is hosting an industry networking event on Wednesday, February 15 as part of its second annual conference at…
Business Management Five of 20 Best Fleets to Drive For based in Canada January 31, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – CarriersEdge and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have named the top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For, with five Canadian fleets among them. Canadian fleets included: Bison…
Business Management TFI International acquires Cavalier Transportation January 30, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International announced today (Jan. 30) that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has acquired Cavalier Transportation Services. “The acquisition of Cavalier will add density to our LTL…
Transportation Alberta’s new carbon tax January 30, 2017 AMTA believes the levy will have significant impact on trucking industry
