Stephen Lill awarded the Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero award

(Nov. 15, 2013) – On a spring afternoon in Oakville Ontario, a tanker truck negotiating a ramp at the QEW at Royal Windsor Drive suddenly rolled over at the mouth of the highway. The driver, suffering from life-threatening injuries,...

OTA inducts 2013 Pioneer Club and Century Club members

Members of the trucking industry who are celebrating their Silver and Golden anniversaries working in trucking were inducted into the Ontario Trucking Association's Pioneer and Half-Century clubs yesterday.

Tallman Truck Centre now selling Autocar trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre has announced it is now the exclusive distributor of Class 8 Autocar trucks in Ontario.

Double Coin launches national fleet account program

MONROVIA, Calif. -- Double Coin Tires has announced the launch of a new program for national fleet accounts.

ATA seeks clarity in new highway fatality statistics

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Newly released highway fatality stats in the US paint an incomplete picture, having lumped non-freight-hauling trucks in with commercial vehicles, according to the American Trucking Associations.

Reinforce on the way up: Connellan told OTA attendees

The second day of sessions at the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) conference kicked off with a presentation on leadership during turbulent times.

LEADERS: Craig Bennett, senior v.p. of sales and marketing with Utility discusses trailer industry trends

CLEARFIELD, Utah -- Utility Trailer bills itself as the longest running, privately owned trailer manufacturing company in the US, and next year will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The company claims to be the largest producer of refrigerated...

News First Midweek – 2013-11-14

LEADERS: TTC’s John Foss on the future of industry clubs

TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Trailcon Leasing’s John Foss is serving as president during this, the club’s milestone year. Editorial director and publisher Lou...

Manitoba throne speech earmarks funding for infrastructure

WINNIPEG, Man.–During the province of Manitoba’s most recent throne speech, the province was promised upgrades to their highway infrastructure.

Eaton offering extended warranties on used truck components

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has launched a used truck program for the North American Classes 6-8 markets, which will offer extended warranty options of up to weight years and a million miles on transmissions.

Chevron customer achieves 70,000-mile drain intervals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A US fleet says it has extended drain intervals to 70,000 miles using Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 engine oil.

Bendix reaches air disc brake milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has announced it recently produced its 500,00th ADB22X air disc brake.

Marine Atlantic’s commercial reservation system may see a comeback in the new year

The suspended commercial reservation system pioneered by Marine Atlantic may be reinstated if the Retail Council of Canada and a private consulting firm can sway stakeholders to amend their 2010 decision.

Canada Cartage hit with $100-million lawsuit over overtime pay

TORONTO, Ont. -- The debate over unpaid overtime in the trucking industry is heating up, with a $100-million class action lawsuit launched against Canada Cartage.