Saskatchewan truckers to provide road condition info this winter

SASKATOON, Sask. -- For the second winter season in a row, Ridsdale Transport drivers will be providing road condition information as part of Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.

Kim Richardson to receive Queen’s Jubilee medal

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson, president of KRTS Transportation Specialists, will be presented with the Queen’s Jubilee medal during a special ceremony Nov. 17.

Michigan votes down proposed delay of second Detroit-Windsor bridge

TORONTO, Ont. -- The people of Michigan have defeated a ballot proposition that would hold up construction of a second bridge at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing.

Shell Rotella, HDDC team up to offer heavy-duty technician scholarships

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council of Canada (HDDC) are teaming up once again to offer their Heavy Duty Technician Scholarship. The pair will award a total of $15,000 to six students pursuing accreditation...

Meritor launches Fras-le hydraulic disc brake pad program

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor's aftermarket business has begun distribution of the Fras-le “Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program" to its customers. The North American program includes a complete line of hydraulic disc brake pads for...

COMPETITION WATCH: Meyers acquires new warehouse, distribution facility

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Meyers Transportation Services has acquired Cheektowaga N.Y.-based Meyers Distribution International (MDI).

Tallman Truck Centre finalizes Western Toronto International acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Tallman Truck Centre has finalized a deal to acquire the assets of Western Toronto International Trucks, effective June 1. The new company’s legal name will be Tallman Truck Centre (Toronto) Limited. The acquisition...

ATA analysis reveals ‘acute’ driver shortage problem in US

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations has released an analysis of the shortage of truck drivers, concluding that the current shortage is acute and limited primarily to the truckload sector of the industry; but that long-term...

Vedder Transport president wins global natural gas award

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Fred Zweep, president of Vedder Transportation Group, has won an international award for his company’s implementation of natural gas trucks into its fleet.

Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer.

OTA launches campaign to put brakes on vehicle plate fee increase

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has spearheaded a campaign to put a stop to the provincial government’s proposed 70% increase of heavy commercial vehicle validation fees. In March, the Ontario government announced that...

North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics...

Walmart Canada to introduce more capacity with new truck and trailer offering

Walmart Canada announced it will introduce added capacity to the market with a new truck that can carry 44 % more freight.

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison to add 15 LNG tractors in Alberta

CALGARY, Alta. -- Bison Transport has announced it will deploy 15 natural gas-powered tractors in Alberta.

New truck orders pick up in October: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Preliminary net orders for Classes 5-8 trucks spiked in October, marking the best showing for Class 8 net orders this year.