OTA seeks stability on rollover issue

TORONTO -- Two years ago at its annual convention, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) announced it was seeking to make the activation of speed limiters on all tractor-trailers that operate into, out of and within the province mandatory.

Education pays off through OTA scholarships as foundation grows

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation handed out more than $30,000 in scholarships to college and university students last month, while first time awards and scholarships were also revealed.

Fontaine International taps new president and VP

IRONDALE, Ala. -- Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International has named Henry Bell has been named president of the company,

CP Rail, union avoid another strike — for now

CALGARY -- After accepting a tentative deal from CP Rail, the union representing 4,500 locomotive engineers and conductors says the workers want to keep negotiating.

FedEx couple honoured as Drivers of the Month

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Long-term service to children's education through their volunteer work and selfless dedication, earned Trucker Buddies Ken and Sandy Cook the ACS MultiMedia Driver of the Month award for November.

Border opening to older Canadian cattle

COUTTS, Alta. -- Alberta's busiest border crossing may start to get a bit busier after the U.S. Department of Agriculture softened its regulations regarding Canadian cattle.

Michelin celebrates 10 years of retreading

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- In the past 10 years, Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) has grown to include 45 franchisees, with 77 retread locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Western growth spurs new Totalline complex

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- GTA-based carrier Totalline Transport says its ventures into booming Western markets is paying off.

Stellar seminar lineup at Truck World ’08

TORONTO -- Truck World, Canada's largest trade show for everyone involved in the transportation industry, will accommodate more than 450 exhibitors on a 300,000-plus sq. ft. exhibit floor.

Peace Bridge tolls at par

FORT ERIE, Ont. -- The Buffalo and Fort Erie Peace Bridge Authority announced a new toll currency policy that will adjust bridge tolls semi-annually should there be a discrepancy between U.S. and Canadian currencies.

New Inland Kenworth dealer wins green acclaim

NANAIMO, B.C. -- Arguably, Canada's most successful Kenworth dealership, Inland Kenworth keeps expanding in B.C.

Grote robotic LED is IDEA of the Year

MADISON, Ind. -- Grote Industries says their Product Development Engineer, Edward Sitarski, had a manufacturing breakthrough when he proposed automating manual terminal connector LED production.

West coast ports plan to mirror truck emission rules

SEATTLE -- A trio of northwestern shipping ports are planning to follow through with similar truck emission rules recently passed at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach.

Grandma’s a Role Model: Lockwood Prize Winner

TORONTO -- The folks at Today's Trucking would really like Carla Wintersgill, the winner of this year's Rolf Lockwood Scholarship. For one thing, she's tall. Bright, too.

Alberta carriers ink deal with EDI service provider

CALGARY -- Digital Movers, a provider of outsourced electronic commerce services, has developed an alliance with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to take advantage of the company's Electronic Commerce Affinity Program for freight carriers and logistics companies.