Canadian Kenworth names new western rep

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canadian Kenworth has named Bryan Gerber district sales manager for Western Canada.

Haldex announces retirement of Brian Bowerman

TORONTO, Ont. -- Haldex has announced the retirement of Brian Bowerman, who served as president and general manager of its Canadian operations.

New scale bypass system can read driver logs, CSA profile with no stopping

BURLINGAME, Calif. -- A new scale bypass system that allows drivers and carriers with good CSA scores to pass through weigh stations without stopping, is generating some buzz in the US.

Loblaw hosts driving championship

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Drivers from Loblaw’s Maple Grove distribution centre in Cambridge, Ont. recently competed in a truck driving championship hosted by the company.

Mack to begin production of DME-powered vehicles in 2015

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks will begin production of dimethyl ether (DME)-powered Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models in 2015.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index rebounds in May

TORONTO, Ont. --  TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index volume rebounded by 10% percent in May from the previous month’s weak results.

Volvo wins telematics award for Remote Diagnostics

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has won a telematics award for its Remote Diagnostics program.

Meritor selected as standard equipment on Vantage Trailers

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor has announced its products have been selected as standard equipment on Vantage Trailers.

Class 8 demand stays strong; cancellations decline

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research is reporting Class 8 truck orders for May remained above 20,000 for the eighth consecutive month, reaching their second highest volume in the past 17 moths.

News First Midweek – 2013-06-20

Praxair, Tim Horton’s and Hensall District Co-op win private fleet safety awards

KING CITY, Ont. -- Three of Canada’s safest private fleets were recognized tonight at the Private Motor Truck Council’s annual conference.

Trucking HR Canada outlines projects at PMTC conference

KING CITY, Ont. -- When the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council lost the majority of its federal funding, it would’ve been easy to fold its tent and leave the trucking industry to deal with its own HR-related challenges.

Four new drivers inducted into PMTC Hall of Fame

KING CITY, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has inducted four professional drivers to its Hall of Fame.

Trucking industry jobs get updates via National Occupational Standards

KING CITY, Ont. -- Several trucking-specific careers are now more clearly defined thanks to an update of National Occupational Standards, according to an announcement by Trucking HR Canada, during a presentation at the Private Motor Truck...

The Lockwood Report – 2013-06-19