Transportation Canada Cartage helping keep the homeless hydrated June 21, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Noting that more homeless people die from dehydration in the summer months than freeze to death in the winter, Canada Cartage is once again taking steps to…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. gears up for busy auction season June 21, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. says it will host 65 unreserved auctions in June and July featuring more than 1,000 truck tractors. “The summer months are vacation for some, but…
Transportation APTA hosts truck driving championships June 21, 2016 MASSTOWN, N.S. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) held its provincial truck driving championships over the weekend and has assembled its team to represent the region in the nationals…
Human Resources Three Bison drivers take home top honors for driver of the year June 20, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transportation was holding its head high after three of the company’s drivers were recognized as Volvo Canada’s Driver of the Year in their respective provinces. In…
Transportation How to stop cargo crime from happening to you June 20, 2016 KING CITY, Ont. — It’s no secret that cargo crime is a major issue in North America. In Canada alone, cargo theft costs the economy $5 billion per year. So to…
Human Resources Team Manitoba named during MTA banquet June 20, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Five drivers finished first in their respective divisions at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2016 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships June 18 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Each of…
Human Resources Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign this weekend June 20, 2016 AYR, Ont. – This Saturday, June 25, JBT Transport will launch the public phase of the Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign. JBT will be located at Zehrs Hiway Center in…
Equipment Bendix recognizes nine Canadian distributors June 20, 2016 ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix recently recognized its top-performing distributors, including nine from Canada. A total of 36 distributors earned a platinum ranking from Bendix. Canadian winners included: Brake & Clutch…
Transportation Goodyear seeking highway heroes June 20, 2016 AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear is looking to honor truck driving heroes from the US and Canada. Nominations are now open for the company’s 34th annual Highway Hero Award. You can…
Business Management Ryder opens new pre-owned vehicle facility in Calgary June 20, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – Ryder Systems has opened a new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility in Calgary, Alta. The new 7,140-square-foot facility sits on 1.78 acres and features a reconditioning operation…
Transportation PMTC introduces new Board of Directors June 20, 2016 KING CITY, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has introduced its new Board of Directors. The Board includes: OFFICERS President: Mike Millian, PMTC Chairman: John Harrison, Huron…
Fuel for thought preview image Equipment Fuel for thought June 20, 2016 Industry players visit the test track at Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Test and Research Center
Transportation ‘Don’t ask me what I think of you, I might not give you what you want me to’ June 20, 2016 Thinking, let alone writing about taxes bores me because they’ve already bore a hole in my pocket. Just making a trip to the ATM these days can sometimes be a,…
Michelin backs new on/off-road tire with first road hazard guarantee preview image Equipment Michelin backs new on/off-road tire with first road hazard guarantee June 7, 2016 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin has announced an upgrade to its XZY3 on/off-road tire, which it says will offer longer life and the company’s first “worry-free” road hazard guarantee. The new…
Transportation Lou Smyrlis and Roman Lewinsky join ‘Toss Your Boss’ for Make-A-Wish June 7, 2016 LONDON, Ont. — Lou Smyrlis of Newcom Business Media and Roman Lewinsky of Navistar are the latest to join the Rope for Hope – Toss your Boss event. The event…
