Michelin, TIA launch free CSA tire inspection training video

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- In recognition of Tire Safety Week, Michelin North America and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have partnered on another free training video for the tire and transportation industries. “CSA Tire Inspection”...

Utility Trailer wins award for Virginia plant’s safety record

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. --­ Utility Trailer has won a safety award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) for its Marion, Va. manufacturing plant.

Truck News wins KRW award

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News executive editor James Menzies has won a Silver KRW Award for a profile on L. Ritchie Cartage, which appeared in the March 2011 issue.

Trucking conditions improve ‘significantly’ in April: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for April moved significantly higher from the previous month, climbing 2.7 points to a favourable reading of 9.1. The TCI is a compilation of factors affecting trucking companies....

Speed limiter ruling does not affect law, enforcement: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- Yesterday’s ruling by an Ontario Justice of the Peace who tossed out a ticket under the province’s speed limiter legislation does not change the enforcement of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) law whatsoever, according...

Navistar revamps senior management in wake of poor 2Q

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced senior management changes in response to a disastrous first quarter in which it lost $172 million.

UPDATED: Justice of the peace tosses speed limiter ticket; OTA unfazed

WELLAND, Ont. -- An Ontario justice of the peace today ruled that the province’s speed limiter law for heavy trucks is unconstitutional, and dismissed a charge against truck driver Gene Michaud.

Tallman Truck Centre buys Toronto-based International dealer

CORNWALL, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre has completed the acquisition of Western Toronto International Trucks, effective June 1. Going forward, the new company's name will be Tallman Truck Centre (Toronto) Limited. The move gives Tallman nine...

UPS expands Atlantic Canada presence with addition of N.B. facility

DIEPPE, N.B. -- UPS celebrated the opening of its Dieppe facility with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony today. UPS began pickup and delivery services for its customers in Greater Moncton on April 23.

CTA applauds Transport Canada’s $38-million environmental program

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says it is encouraged by Transport Canada’s move to fund the next phase the ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program – a five-year, $38-million program that will proactively test advanced...

Youth invited to ‘touch a truck’

HANOVER, Ont. -- Area kids are invited to get up close to a selection of trucks during the first annual Touch a Truck for Youth Literacy event June 16 in Hanover, Ont.

CNGVA publishes free guidelines to assist with transition to nat-gas

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA) says it has produced technical guidelines for fleet managers to help them transition to natural gas-fueled vehicles.

In pursuit of better braking

It was an introduction to Canadian trucking that Mark Lee, Truck News columnist and a longtime professional driver imported from the United Kingdom, will never forget.

East Coast truckers vie for spot in nationals on home turf

MASSTOWN, N.S. -- Professional drivers from the Atlantic provinces competed last weekend to earn a spot in the National Professional Truck Driving Championships, which this year will be hosted by their home association.

Ontario truck safety improved in 2009; OTA says speed limiters helped

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario road fatalities reached their lowest levels in the past 68 years, making the province the safest jurisdiction in North America, according to the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR).