Clarke Transport, Teamsters ink labour deal

CONCORD, Ont. -- After a seven-week labour disruption Halifax-based Clarke Inc. has renewed terms of employment to about 60 unionized dockworkers at Clarke Transport's Concord, Ont. facility.

Repo man got more work in ’05

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks increased again in the fourth quarter, according to Nassau Asset Management in N.Y.

Goodyear named Penske Supplier of the Year

AKRON, Ohio -- Penske Truck Leasing Co. has named The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company its Supplier of the Year -- the first time the tire company has ever won the overall award.

Canadian rockers drop the hammer on truck show

REDFORD, Mich. -- Canadian country rock sensations the Road Hammers will descend upon middle America later this month when the band plays a invitation-only concert at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Lousville.

Holland launches Genuine Parts webpage

HOLLAND, Mich. -- The Holland Group Inc. has announced the launch of its Holland Genuine Parts Aftermarket page on its corporate web site at www.thehollandgroupinc.com.

One good CDL deserves another

WASHINGTON -- Volvo Trucks North America has applied for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirement for commercial vehicle drivers to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Fortune names J.B. Hunt among most admired companies

LOWELL, Ark. -- U.S. trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services has again been named to Fortune Magazine's List of America's Most Admired Companies.

Carrier Transicold wins truck writers’ award

TAMPA, Fla. -- Deltek hybrid diesel electric technology from Carrier Transicold has won top honors in technical achievement from the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).

B.C. Premier appoints panel to review TransLink

VICTORIA -- B.C.'s Liberal government says it will review the operations of the provincial agency responsible for the Greater Vancouver Regional District's (GVRD) major roads, bridges and transit system.

Oil and gas firm buys two Alberta trucking outfits

CALGARY -- Enerchem International Inc., a supplier of over 300 oil and gas based formulations, announced a Letter of Intent to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Millard Trucking Ltd. and J.D.M. Trucking Ltd., for an undisclosed cash amount.

OTA wants to ensure truckers paid for emergency services

TORONTO -- A new Ontario bill could order carriers into service during an emergency, but the province's major trucking association isn't sure if they'll be compensated in such an event.

OTA helps get Hwy. 402 corridor improvements passed

SARNIA, Ont. -- Sarnia city council voted this week to go ahead with a plan to expand Hwy. 402, despite earlier indications that the much-needed improvements to Canada's second busiest commercial corridor and land crossing into the U.S. might be delayed.

Saskatchewan Trucking Association names new VP

SASKATOON -- Glen Ertell of Northern Resource Trucking has been named as second vice-president of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association.

Top carrier revenue dips slightly in 4Q

OTTAWA -- The largest trucking companies in Canada generated combined operating revenue of $2.36 billion and expenses of $2.20 billion in the fourth quarter of 2005.

ArvinMeritor continues sell-off strategy

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor has sold its North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket exhaust business, including plants in Moncton, N.B. and Loudon, Tenn.