Doug Harrison to join VersaCold as president, CEO

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Doug Harrison, the high-profile chief operating officer of Day & Ross Transportation Group, is leaving the company to join VersaCold as its new president and CEO.

Yanke Group rewards staff for long service

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Yanke Group recently celebrated the achievements of 47 professional drivers and staff members, including five drivers who’ve reached two million miles with the company.

Trailcon Leasing scholarship awarded to deserving Dad

TORONTO, Ont. -- The 2013 Trailcon Leasing Trailer Service Technician Scholarship was awarded to Wade Munro of Hagarsville, Ont. at the 4th Annual Trades and Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony hosted by Conestoga College in Waterloo May 29. Munro...

Feds’ New Building Canada plan targets roads, bridges and municipal projects

 VANCOUVER, B.C.--The federal government has committed more funding towards infrastructure under the $53 billion New Building Canada Plan.

Glasvan Great Dane awards pair of scholarships to top students

TORONTO, Ont. -- The top two academic achievers in the truck-trailer service unit of Conestoga College’s Motive Power Fundamentals program were awarded with Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician scholarships May 29. Connor...

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans grows refuse business

SLAVE LAKE, Alta. -- Contrans Group has purchased waste collection company Deuce Disposal.

SAF-Holland adds automatic axle lift system to CBX40 suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has introduced a new Auto-PosiLift axle lift system as an option on its SAF CBX40 tandem axle slider suspension.

Davy Truck Sales sponsors Trucking for a Cure

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Davy Truck Sales has announced its sponsorship of the Trucking for a Cure charity, presenting the organization with a cheque for $2,300.

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A MADE-IN-CANADA SCALE BYPASS SYSTEM

I’ve come across a couple promising technologies that I’d like to address in this edition of Hooked Up. Among them is a scale bypass system that was developed in Canada, but isn’t yet deployed here. Drivewyze developed a...

2013 June

Tricks to attract a takeover, our Highway Star of the Year, plus Jim Park takes a look at money-saving aerodynamics. And does your operation measure up? Rolf Lockwood breaks down…

Progressive Waste Solutions expanding natural gas truck fleet

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Progressive Waste Solutions announced this morning it is expanding its fleet of natural gas waste and recycling trucks.

Maxim, guests raise over $16K at charity BBQ

WINNIPEG, Man. -- More than 600 people dropped by Maxim Truck and Trailer May 29, contributing a total of $16,500 for charity.