Canada’s largest retreading plant inaugurated

GRANBY, Que. -- Groupe Robert Bernard has inaugurated the largest retreading plant in Canada, boasting 70,000 sq.-ft. of floor space.

Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems

SALISBURY, N.B. -- The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include:

Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director.

Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The...

“Market evolving dramatically” for transportation providers: Day & Ross COO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Doug Harrison, COO, Day & Ross Transportation Group, led a session at Supply Chain Canada’s 46th annual conference in Mississauga, Ont. on May 15 that focused on the evolution of today’s transportation...

News First Midweek – 2013-05-16

Canada’s youth not oblivious to opportunities in trucking: Report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Young people may not be as down on the trucking industry as many thought, according to new research conducted for Trucking HR Canada.

East Coast truckers to rally for one of their own May 25

MIRAMICHI, N.B. -- In what is being billed as potentially the largest truck convoy the region has seen, a group of East Coast truckers is rallying to support one of their own.

Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking

TRURO, N.S. -- Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...

Product Watch – 2013-05-15

North American spot market freight volumes soften in April

PORTLAND, Ore. -- North American spot market freight volumes took a hit in April, plunging 16% year-over-year.

IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.

National Truck League boosts brokerage division with new hire

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League (NTL) has announced Marc Hodgkinson has been named director of commercial sales for the company.

Trucknews.com adds high-profile transportation lawyer to blog roster

TORONTO, Ont. -- Need legal advice? Unsure about the legal implications of your CSA profile? Been involved in an accident and facing a lawsuit? Want to know your rights when dealing with a problematic shipper or driver?