Two Bandag retreads accepted into SmartWay program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Bandag retreads have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for inclusion in its SmartWay program.

Manitoba truck pull raises $3,000 for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- It took less than three minutes for the Manitoba trucking industry to raise $3,000 for the United Way.

Northern Ontario math whiz earns Grant’s Transport scholarship

NEW LISKEARD, Ont. -- Grant’s Transport has issued its annual mathematics scholarship to a Grade 12 grad looking to pursue a career as a veterinarian.

Trailer Wizards VP Dave Skaarup killed in motorcycle incident

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Dave Skaarup, vice-president of the Atlantic Region for Trailer Wizards, was killed while motorcycling in Mexico Oct. 3, according to an announcement on the company’s Web site. 

SCL shipper, carrier panel looks at costs, outlook for 2013

MISSISSAUGA, Ont., -- Shippers and carriers met to discuss costs and challenges ahead for 2013 during Supply Chain Canada’s breakfast seminar this week in Mississauga.

Canadian economy close to meeting potential: RBC economist

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist, at RBC, had a positive economic outlook to counter the economic doomsayers when she addressed the Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada breakfast seminar this week at...

DEF prices stabilize; two more Canadian stops offer DEF at the pump

TORONTO, Ont. -- Two more Canadian fueling stations have added diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump in September, according to the latest report from price referencing site DEF Tracker.

Class 8 net orders remain weak in September

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The Class 8 market remained soft in September, with preliminary net order numbers reported by FTR Associates coming in at the lower end of expectations.

Cummins Westport to offer natural gas 6.7L ISB G

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Cummins Westport has announced it plans to offer a mid-range natural gas engine based on Cummins’ 6.7-litre ISB.

Fall Driving for Profit session to feature top execs from Prime, TCA

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The second installment of the 2012 Driving for Profit Series is coming to Mississauga Nov. 13.

Trucking conditions improve in August: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions improved in August, rising 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index, published by FTR.

Meritor expands Edmonton aftermarket distribution centre

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Meritor has recently completed an expansion of its aftermarket distribution centre in Edmonton, Alta., which the company says will improve service and delivery time to its western Canada OE dealer and warehouse distributor...

Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration buys Thermo King Eastern Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration (JTR) has purchased Thermo King Eastern Canada (TKEC) from Ingersoll Rand. Jonjo is an independent transport refrigeration sales, service and parts company with more than 25 years in the...

CTA briefs APTA delegates on top industry issues

HALIFAX, N.S. -- A full contingent of Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) staff were on-hand at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Transportation Summit here today.

East Coast fleets consider advantages of natural gas

HALIFAX, N.S. -- The potential of natural gas as a viable trucking fuel is no longer a curiosity; it has implanted itself into the collective consciousness of trucking industry decision makers and seems unlikely to go away.