Business owners oppose Metrolinx funding plan

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industry is not alone in its criticism of Metrolinx’s Big Move plan to fund transit in the Toronto and Hamilton regions.

Product Watch – 2013-07-10

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions launches premium Ecopia drive tire

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced the Bridgestone M760 Ecopia tire, a drive radial that is EPA SmartWay verified and CARB compliant. T

Brenntag adds DEF tanker, DEF rail terminal to Toronto location

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag has expanded its Toronto facility’s Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) capabilities by adding a dedicated DEF tanker to their existing fleet, and opening a DEF rail terminal.   The dedicated Brenntag tanker is...

PeopleNet partners with Drivewyze to deliver hands free weigh station bypass service

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility solutions,  today announced a new partnership with Drivewyze for improving driver efficiency, regulatory compliance and safety. WhenPeopleNet’s GPS and mobile...

Annual House of Chrome show’n’shine to visit Manitoba Aug. 16-18

HEADINGLEY, Man. -- It’s that time of year again, time to get out the polishing rags and show some pride in your ride.

News First – 2013-07-08

New report says JIT model needed for cross-border food shipments

WINDSOR, Ont. -- A new report suggests the agriculture and food industries should adopt automotive-style, just-in-time cross-border shipping practices to improve the flow of food products across the border.

NAL to launch health and wellness program for Canadian trucking industry

LONDON, Ont. -- NAL Insurance has announced the launch of a new health and wellness program, developed specifically for the Canadian trucking industry.

South Fraser Perimeter Road on track to open in December

DELTA, B.C. -- The South Fraser Perimeter Road, which will improve the flow of goods in the Lower Mainland of B.C., is now 80% complete, according to officials.

Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal Transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...

Transportation Media bids bittersweet farewell to Adam Ledlow

TORONTO, Ont. – The Transportation Media family will be bidding a bittersweet farewell to managing editor Adam Ledlow this July 16th as he moves on to a challenging position in marketing communications with the Canadian Hearing Society.

Toronto Transportation Club hitting the links for second annual golf tourney

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club will be hosting its second annual Power of Education Golf Classic at The Rock golf course Sept. 18. The all-inclusive event starts with 18 holes of golf at the Nick Faldo-designed course in the...

OTA seeks Ontario’s top driver

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has begun its annual search for the Truck Driver of the Year.

Yanke, Royal LePage hold food drive for Alberta flood victims

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Yanke Group of Companies and Royal LePage teamed up to hold a food drive for victims of the flooding in Alberta.