Bayview Kenworth opens fourth New Brunswick location

JACKSONVILLE, NB. - Bayview Kenworth is moving into Jacksonville, New Brunswick with a new 19,000 square-foot parts and service dealership. Located just north of Woodstock, New Brunswick, the facility will have eight service bays and a 2,500-sq. ft. parts department, but will also boast a drivers' lounge complete with showers, a large flat-screen television, and vending machines. Mike Nagle, dealer principal of Bayview Kenworth, says the dealership is being opened due to an increased demand from customers in the area.

Elite rewards comes to Continental Canada

MISSISSAUGA, ON. - Continental Tires is giving its Canadian customers a chance to join the ranks of the elite. The company announced a new automotive aftermarket rewards program called the Elite Rewards Program Member (RPM) Club. The club is modeled after its U.S. version, but with the addition of improved features for professional repair technicians and distributor counter staff. The program offers rewards for redemption of proofs-of-purchase of Continental Elite products, but is also offering professionals additional avenues to engage with the company, says Dave Wenger, marketing manager for Continental's North American automotive aftermarket products.

Michelin applauds Alberta for allowing Super Singles

LAVAL, QC - Michelin Canada is lauding the recent choice by the Alberta Government to allow wide-based single tires on provincial highways. The North American arm of the tire company said it recognized the leadership of the Alberta Ministry of Transportation and the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) for working together to make the new environmentally-friendly regulation possible.

Workhorse helping Brinks energize its US fleet

CINCINNATI, OH. - Brinks is adding vehicles with spark to its fleet in the United States. Workhorse Group Inc. announced the armored car transportation company purchased two of its electric trucks to carry out deliveries in California and Chicago.

Delays at Vista Terminal up to 3 hours

TORONTO, ON. - Drivers picking up or dropping off items at Vista Cargo Terminal are facing long delays due to a Swissport ground crew strike in its fourth day at Pearson International Airport.

Cargo thefts down in Q2

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The value of cargo thefts across the U.S. and Canada were down by nearly US $18 million dollars in the second quarter of 2017, compared to the same period last year. Cargonet recorded 296 incidents of cargo theft, trucking vehicle theft, fraud, and other types of theft totaling US $17.2 million, down from US $35.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 when 375 incidents were reported.

CITT names new CEO

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) has named a new chief executive officer. Pina Melchionna will start in the position on September 5.

UPS Canada honors safe drivers

VAUGHAN, ON - When the road is your office, every day holds the potential for trouble, but UPS's Circle of Honour members navigate it flawlessly. Sixteen new members from Southern Ontario were inducted into the elite driving group July 27, recognizing each driver's 25 consecutive years of service with the delivery company without a single at-fault incident on the road.

Brinks Canada celebrates 90 years

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Companies shipping secure goods in Canada have been relying on Brinks Canada since before the second world war.

White House agenda loses speed limiter law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Neither the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be looking to make speed-limiters mandatory in the U.S. in the near future.

Four former Pilot employees make deals

KNOXVILLE, TN - Four former employees accused in a multi-million dollar diesel fuel rebate scheme have reached a deal with U.S. federal prosecutors.

Funeral convoy to honor Leonard Kane Sr.

SURREY, BC - Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len's Transportation Group, has died. Kane's family reported the elder Kane, 84, passed away peacefully in his home July 16 after a brave battle with cancer. Len's Transportation and the Kane family are inviting those that knew him to participate in a Heavy Truck Funeral Convoy, followed by a celebration of life at the Sandman Signature Hotel, on July 29. The convoy will begin at 3 p.m. pst leaving from the Ranger Transport yard in Surrey, B.C.

Earnings Watch: Werner rises 27%

OMAHA, NE - Trucking and logistics provider Werner Enterprises has reported that its earnings climbed 27% for the second quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.

AMTA super happy about super single approval

CALGARY, AB. - The Government of Alberta has cleared super single tires for use throughout the province.

Commercial vehicles are top priority: Goodale

OTTAWA, ON. - The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, says the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made improvements to facilitate the movement of commercial vehicles its top priority.