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.

News First Midweek – 2013-07-04

Don Anderson Haulage presents scholarships to pair of Ontario students

STOUFVILLE, Ont. -- Two exceptional students from Stouffville District Secondary School have been awarded scholarships from Don Anderson Haulage. Curtis Davis was presented with the Don Anderson Haulage Technology Scholarship, which will...

Truck orders soften in June: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Truck buyers may have taken summer holidays early this year, with North American Class 8 orders falling in June to a preliminary count of 18,900 units, according to ACT Research.

The Lockwood Report – 2013-07-03

Airport Rd. inspection blitz nets 40% failure rate

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Forty per cent of commercial vehicles inspected during a two-day blitz at the International Centre failed the inspection, Peel Regional Police have announced.

Truck West July 2013

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Chart introduces ‘cold fuel’ solution for LNG vehicle fuel systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chart Industries has launched a “cold fuel” solution for liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicle fuel systems at the ACT Expo in Washington, D.C.

Natural Gas Fleet Vehicles 2013: Adoption & Operation ROI Congress

Detailed Focus On Actual Costs: Scrutinizing the payback and financial results from fleets who have already invested, rather than just projections with a full breakdown from introduction to real world…