CTA highlights importance of training, accountability in livestock transport

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In recent comments to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) highlighted the vital role livestock transporters play in Canada’s food supply chain and stressed the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans acquires Peter Hodge Transport

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans has announced it has acquired bulk trucking firm Peter Hodge Transport.

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RBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index at eight-month high

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada appears to be bucking the international trend of slumping economic news today. While the news out of the US, Europe and Asia is focused on slower job growth and output, Canadian manufacturing business conditions...

Centerline closes Milton shop; Quick Truck Lube to honour coupons

MILTON, Ont. -- Centerline has closed its operations at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Milton and Quick Truck Lube has announced it will be honouring Centerline’s free grease coupons.

CTA comments on Canada’s impending GHG standards

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In its official comments on Environment Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas emission regulations, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) lauded regulators for mirroring the US legislation but said more could be done in Canada.

Manheim set to host first truck auction June 7

MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim is celebrating its first major heavy truck equipment auction next week with a special open house.

GE Capital survey of Canadian trucking CFOs reflects optimism

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A recent survey of Canadian trucking chief financial officers (CFOs) indicates they are mostly positive about the overall health of the trucking industry.

Kenworth begins production of new T680

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Kenworth’s latest model, the T680, has entered full production at the company’s Chillicothe, Ohio truck plant.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac lands major contract to haul limestone

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has inked a deal to transport a “significant volume” of limestone aggregate for Hammerstone Corp. in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Will they come back?

TORONTO, Ont. – The proposal to end the discrimination against Ontario senior truck drivers has been welcomed by trucking companies and drivers alike.

Did Canada get it right with GHG regs?

What to make of Ottawa’s recently announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

Crevier opens massive new lubricants plant

LONGUEUIL, Que. – With twice the floor space of its old plant and a railway line to its back door, Crevier Lubricants’ new manufacturing plant and main warehouse in Longueuil, near Montreal, is better able to serve its expanding...

The keys to allocating shares in your company

One of the most misunderstood questions about incorporating is, who owns the trucking business?