Driver app tracks from acceptance to delivery

TECUMSEH, ON – CX North America Information Services has launched a new mobile app for drivers, with the promise of improving efficiencies in the process. App features include real-time job…

Atlas agents move to fight hunger

OAKVILLE, ON - Atlas Canada, whose 130 agents offer moving services, has partnered with Move for Hunger to support local food banks.

Truck will be auctioned to help fight human trafficking

TOLLESON, AZ - Inland Kenworth -- which operates more than 20 dealerships in Canada and the U.S. -- has assembled a T680 with an "Everyday Heroes" paint scheme that will be auctioned to support Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT).

Exports and imports rose in December

OTTAWA, ON - Canada recorded a trade surplus for the second consecutive month in December, with exports up 0.8% on the strength of higher energy products, and imports up 1%, largely on increases in aircraft and industrial machinery, Statistics Canada reports. But in terms of volumes, exports were down 1.4% because of drops in metal ores, non-metallic minerals, motor vehicles and parts. Import volumes were up 0.4%, based largely on industrial machinery, equipment and parts.

Toronto luncheon to discuss cargo theft, fraud

TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Trucking Association is giving people the chance to take a bite out of crime while enjoying an afternoon bite.

BCTA hires new policy director

LANGLEY, BC -- The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has hired Cory Paterson as its new director - policy, in a role that involves advancing association positions and interests.

Temporary delay in U.S. driver training bill

WASHINGTON, DC -- Thanks to a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" issued by the White House on January 20, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has "temporarily delayed" the effective date of its final rule on minimum entry-level CDL training requirements until March 21. However, while the rule's effective date has been extended, the agency did not adjust the rule's all-important compliance date- which remains February 7, 2020. In practical terms, that means this delay is only a move on paper.

Freightliner, Altec equipment included in recalls

WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's latest vehicle recalls include the instrument clusters and turn signals on selected 2016/17 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD and 114SD trucks, as well as telescoping aerial devices from Altec Industries.

Camilleri named assistant editor

TORONTO, ON - Today's Trucking has appointed former fleet service writer Nicholas Camilleri to the role of assistant editor, the publication has announced.

Deal signed to support BYD

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Mississauga Bus, Coach and Truck Repairs has signed a deal to support BYD electric vehicles in Eastern Canada. The Mississauga, Ontario company will handle parts, service and warranty for the products. "One of the biggest concerns we had was being able to support any vehicles from California or China. With this agreement in place, these concerns are alleviated," said Ted Dowling, vice president of BYD Heavy Equipment. "It's a great vote of confidence in our product and technology to have them associated with BYD." "We were very impressed with the plants our team visited in China and in California. With the concern over emissions and the move toward zero-emission vehicles, we know that electric vehicles will be part of the future of transportation. Our dedicated technicians look at this as a great opportunity to learn a new skill," added Mahendra Mahadeo, president of Mississauga Bus, Coach and Truck.

Run with the virtual bull

TROY, MI - Meritor, which has recently been promoting itself with a tagline of "run with the bull", has entered the world of virtual reality with a new app.

Goodyear adds tires, tech

AKRON, OH - Goodyear is expanding its Total Solution lineup to include the Endurance LHD premium long-haul tire and a new service management tool, among other offerings.

Truckload group lobbies against twin 33-foot trailers

ALEXANDRIA, VA - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose twin 33-foot trailers, arguing that the configurations would offer an unfair advantage to Less-than-Truckload operations and render 53-foot trailers "antiques".

Mid-Ontario secures Volvo honors

BARRIE, ON -- Volvo Trucks North America has named Mid-Ontario Truck Center of Barrie, Ontario as its 2016 Canada Dealer of the Year. North American Dealer of the Year honors went to General Truck Sales of Muncie, Indiana.

Canadian operations among Best Fleets Top 20

MARKHAM, ON - Five Canadian fleets have been recognized in the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For competition run by CarriersEdge and the Truckload Carriers Association. The Canadian fleets in this year's list include Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Challenger Motor Freight of Cambridge, Ontario; Kriska Holdings of Prescott, Ontario; One For Freight of Milton, Ontario; and TransPro Freight Systems of Milton, Ontario. "These companies represent the best of the best in truckload. As industry innovators, they bring fresh ideas that not only create a desirable workplace for employees, but also propel trucking to exciting new terrains," said John Lyboldt, Truckload Carriers Association president.