Cold weather puts chill on Mullen’s Q4 earnings; still achieves record revenues

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group reported record earnings for 2013, but the trucking segment suffered from inclement weather in the fourth quarter, as well as mid-week holidays in the month of December.

Truxpo to be joined by Pacific Heavy Equipment Show this fall

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- The Truxpo trade show this year will welcome the Pacific Heavy Equipment Show (PHES) to its venue, co-existing Sept. 19-20 at the Tradex Centre.

Truro Mack dealer named tops in Canada

TRURO, N.S. -- MacKay’s Truck Center of Truro, N.S. has been named Mack Trucks’ Canadian region Dealer of the Year.

Trailcon Leasing buys Hubs Trailer Service

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trailcon Leasing has announced the purchase of Hubs Trailer Service, significantly expanding its Western Canadian presence.

Simulator training prevents accidents

Arlington, Va. — Getting behind the wheel of a simulator makes a driver safer—if only for a limited period of time.

Ingersoll offers automatic tire inflation option

TROY, Mich. — Ingersoll Axle (IMT) will now be using automatic tire inflation system technology (ATIS) from Meritor Inc.

The Lockwood Report – 2014-02-12

Using single-trip permits for out-of-province work could cause trouble

CALGARY, Alta. -- Alberta-based oilfield services companies that are using single-trip permits to conduct work in neighbouring provinces may be doing it wrong. And it could cost them a bundle of money.

Breaking News: Federal budget highlights infrastructure spending, dedicated gas tax fund

OTTAWA, Ont.--The 2014 Economic Action Plan (Federal Budget), officially released today at 4 p.m. by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, offers dedicated funds for infrastructure, public private partnerships and gas taxes.

B.C. forestry fleet deploys six LNG-powered tractors

CHILLIWACK, B.C. -- Sutco Contracting has taken delivery of six Kenworth tractors powered by Westport’s 15-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine, the company announced today.

Goodyear announces Highway Hero Award finalists

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has revealed the names of four finalists for its Highway Hero Award. The winner will be announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show March 27.

The hour has arrived — or has it?

It’s a rare thing for employees to say they would be willing to accept less money, but a Kriska Transportation driver recently offered that very thing. The driver was happy enough with his annual take, amounting to about $60,000 a year,...

New Jersey companies merge

Pennsauken N.J. —  Northstar Services Ltd. and J&E Transportation Services have merged

Old Dominion moves NY service centre

ALBANY, N.Y. — Old Dominion Freight Line has a new upstate New York service centre.

News First – 2014-02-10