Crime Stoppers stopping cargo theft

MARKHAM, Ont. — Crime Stoppers, the public awareness and crime tip reporting program, has a new focus this year: cargo theft.

High-profile partnership between CITT and MBA games increases awareness of supply chain logistics in future business leaders

TORONTO, Ont.— Since 1988, the Canadian MBA Games continue to draw hundreds of future business leaders who compete with each other for top spots in three categories—academics, sport and spirit. Lasting a weekend and drawing MBA...

US firm buys Canadian tank wash facilities

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- ProKleen, which bills itself as Canada’s only full-service commercial food grade tank wash facility, has been purchased by US-based Quala.

Alcoa develops more durable aluminum truck wheel

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Alcoa announced it will bring to market a more durable commercial truck wheel that’s easier to maintain than existing models.

Trailer orders close 2013 on strong note

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Trailer orders rose 14% in December, with six of 10 trailer categories posting positive results, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Trucking conditions soften, but remain in positive territory: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions in the US dipped in November, but remain in positive territory, according to the Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR.

Class 8 truck orders were up 17% in 2013: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 truck orders finished 2013 up 17% compared to 2012, while medium-duty orders were up 10%.

Canadian Freightways closes four locations

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — In a move that came as surprise to employees, Canadian Freightways shut down four of its British Columbia terminals.

Fines more than doubled for parking illegally in downtown Toronto

TORONTO, Ont. -- Beginning today, getting a parking ticket in downtown Toronto will cost more than twice what it used to.

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Canada Cartage names Moncion head of safety and compliance

TORONTO, Ont. -- Marc Moncion has been named national director of safety and compliance for Canada Cartage.

Daimler’s Mark Lampert to retire; Canadian customers say he’ll be missed

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Mark Lampert, Daimler Trucks North America’s popular senior vice-president of sales and marketing and former vice-president of Freightliner Canada, announced he will retire in April.

New terminal for Manitoulin

CORMAN PARK, Sask.—Manitoulin Transport has added to its Western Canadian shipping capacity by opening a new terminal in Saskatchewan.

Fleet Brake hires Greg Jordan as business development manager

CALGARY, Alta. -- Fleet Brake has announced Greg Jordan has been hired as its new senior business development manager, working out of the distributor’s Mississauga office.

2013 was the best year for US truck tonnage since 1998: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- If the trucking industry is still struggling, it’s not for lack of freight to haul.