2014 OTDC: Tom Boehler Talks Course Design

The course marshal of the Central Ontario Truck Driving Championships discusses serpentines, right-hand turns and how to back into the dock.

Whistleblower line goes live

VANCOUVER, B.C. – In a bid to ensure all trucking companies are complying with the rules at Port Metro Vancouver, a new whistleblower phoneline has been launched. Taking calls in…

CTA applauds resumption of in-transit shipments through US

TORONTO,Ont.– The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says an agreement between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a big step towards realizing one…

Manac buys a peer

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. – A Quebec based trailer manufacturer has purchased a West Coat company that designs and builds specialty trailers. Manac Inc. of Saint-George, Que. has spent $14.75 million…

ATA says hours of service restart rule will become law

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) is convinced it is just a matter of time before the hours of service (HoS) restart rule becomes law.

Bison named one of Payless ShoeSource’s best long-haul performers

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport announced today that it has been named one of Payless ShoeSource’s top long haul performers for 2013 because it exceeded the shoe company’s on-time performance…

Phillips Industries helps HDDC raise close to $20k for SickKids Foundation

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – During the 30th annual Heavy Duty Distributor’s Council’s (HDDC) Business Conference in Quebec earlier this month, Phillips Industries presented a cheque for $18,214 to the…

New Kenworth cabovers available for order

KIRKLAND, Wash. – New Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with modern interiors and exterior enhancements are available for order. Kenworth claims these new cabovers will be…

Focus on driver training rather than technology, regulations: OOIDA

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) says current discussions about safety technologies and revisions to hours-of-service rules ignore the need for better training standards for entry-level…

Saskatchewan represented among Shell SuperRigs winners

Pouring rain and stormy skies created a grey, dreary and wet backdrop at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the opening day of the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, but…

OTDC: Barrie, Here We Come!

Drivers have earned their way to the Provincial Championships in Barrie. Ewen Steele, president of the OTDC hints at what to expect on July 12.

Precision Drilling sells off trucking division

CALGARY, Alta. — Precision Drilling announced today it is divesting its trucking operations, with certain assets sold to Aveda Transportation and Energy Services. The sale is expected to close on…

ACT Research publishes comprehensive global trailer outlook

COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has published its Global Trailer Market Analysis and Forecast 2009-2016, which it says is the first such collection of trailer information, data, insights and forecasts.

Trucking company owner surpasses goal at Met-Con Blue competition

COLLINGWOOD, Ont. — Nancy Cameron, owner dispatcher – pretty much everything but driver and mechanic – with the small trucking firm Parks Transportation competed in a boot camp-style mountain racing…

News First – 2014-06-16