Harrison named chairman of PMTC

MILTON, ON -- John Harrison of Huron Services Group has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, while Dennis Shantz of Home Hardware Stores shifts to the role of past-chairman.

U.S. private fleets report productivity spike, aging drivers

KING CITY, ON - Private fleets in the U.S. appear to be in an enviable position. Productivity is up, driver turnover is low, and a growing number of operations are investing in safety-related tools. But initial results from the National Private Truck Council's annual benchmarking survey also show there are still challenges to overcome, particularly when it comes to an aging driver population.

Phase 2 GHG rules threaten Canadian equipment options

KING CITY, ON - A second round of U.S. rules designed to further reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions is threatening access to equipment spec'd to meet Canadian operating needs, says Yves Provencher of PIT Group, which runs third-party equipment tests.

Bradley receives MTO partnership award

TORONTO, ON - David Bradley, CEO of the Ontario Trucking Association and Canadian Trucking Alliance, has received the Assistant Deputy Minister's Partnership Award from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation - recognizing his contributions for keeping "Ontario's roads amongst the safest in North America."

Private fleets recognized in annual safety awards

KING CITY, ON – John Deere Canada, Home Hardware Stores, and Bridgestone Canada all collected private fleet safety awards tonight during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference.

Women discuss ways to advance transportation careers

TORONTO, ON - Female executives from Canada's transportation industry -- and even the former president of Home Depot Canada -- joined together at a Toronto Transportation Club luncheon on June 14 to discuss ways that women can move forward in their careers. But the messages about networking and standing up to be counted were seen to be just as important for businesses as the individual employees.

Canadian places first in SuperRigs Classic Division

JOPLIN, MO - Two Canadians have placed in Shell Rotella's famed SuperRigs show and shine competition, which attracted 89 trucks. Billy Baker of St. Catharines, Ontario placed first in the 34th annual event's Classic Division, with his 2000 Kenworth W900L. Andre Bellemare of Berthierville, Quebec placed second in the Tractor-Trailer Division with a 1995 Freightliner. Best of Show honors went to Jake Lindamood of Irving, Texas, for his 1988 Peterbilt 379, earning him $10,000 from Shell Rotella and $5,000 from MAC trailer. "We won Best of Show and got picked for the SuperRigs calendar which was super exciting," said Lindamood. "Winning Best of Show was huge and we are just beyond thrilled about it." About $25,000 in cash and prizes were handed out overall.

TransCore volumes surged in May

TORONTO, ON - TransCore Link Logistics reports that its Canadian and cross-border loads surged to the highest load levels of the year this May, while a 22% hike over April represented the biggest month-over-month increase in more than two years.

Manitoulin Global Forwarding buys MAP International Freight

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Manitoulin Global Forwarding has purchased MAP International Freight, an international logistics company that specializes in temperature-controlled cargo. Former MAP International president Mark Albert will remain in a consulting capacity, and employees have been transferred to Manitoulin offices in Toronto.

International’s DriverFirst initiative to guide products

LISLE, IL - International has launched a new DriverFirst initiative that focuses on designing vehicles from the driver's perspective - something the company says will offer customers an edge in attracting and retaining qualified personnel.

Atlantic Truck Show returning to Moncton

MONCTON, NB - The Atlantic Truck Show will return to the Moncton Coliseum next spring, running from June 9 to 10, 2017, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and Master Promotions have announced. The latest instalment of the show attracted a record 12,660 people.

Ontario to invest in green trucks, natural gas network

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has unveiled a five-year Climate Change Action Plan that includes funds to adopt greener commercial vehicles and build a province-wide natural gas fueling network. A new Green Commercial Vehicle Program to launch in 2017 will include up to $170 million in incentives for adopting electric and natural gas commercial vehicles, aerodynamic devices, anti-idling devices, and electric trailer refrigeration. The funding available for specific technologies is not referenced. Another $75-$100 million will be used to build a province-wide natural gas fueling network, which will be developed with input from the Ontario Trucking Association, Union Gas, Enbridge Gas, and others. Natural gas has a lower carbon content than diesel.

Michelin Offers On/Off-Road Tire with Guarantee

The name sounds like an algebra problem, but Michelin's new X Works Z tire has been designed to offer a solution -- in the form of an all-position radial for punishing applications like construction, oil patch, and tanker operations in on/off-road environments.

Peace Bridge rehab to begin this month

FORT ERIE, ON - American Bridge Company has been awarded an $80.5-million contract to rehabilitate the Peace Bridge - an international crossing connecting Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.

Petrocapita acquires MJ Vallee Trucking

CALGARY, AB - Petrocapita Income Trust has acquired MJ Vallee Trucking, which operates seven heavy oil well fluid trucks, six trailers, a maintenance facility in Lloydminster, Alberta, and a storage yard.