COMPETITION WATCH: Business as usual for Schneider following US-Mexico deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National says it's "business as usual" for the carrier following the cross-border agreement announced this summer between the US and Mexico.

Wajax announces rebranding initiative

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wajax Corporation announced a new branding initiative yesterday that will see its three key divisions renamed.

APTA launches online driver training service

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has launched a new online driver training service, designed specifically to help its members improve the overall quality of the drivers in their fleets. The service focuses on...

Bison Transport deploys United Way trailer

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport will deploy a new trailer today that raises awareness of the United Way and its 'A Better Community Starts With You' campaign.

CBSA signals possible cabotage crackdown

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken steps to clarify its position on cabotage while bringing enforcement in line with that of the US, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has indicated.

Shaw Tracking provides fleet tracking tool for smartphones

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has announced a partnership with ExpressLane Data, which the company says will provide fleet managers with a new way to send out and receive information.

Western Star announces substantial product upgrades

PORTLAND, Ore. -- In 2009, Western Star received a vote of confidence from parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in the form of some autonomy, including development of its own engineering division and an organization focused...

Idealease now leasing Capacity terminal tractors

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Idealease has announced it is now leasing Capacity terminal tractors through its North American network.

Fuel efficiency regs need more incentives to see results: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says the proposed regulation to establish fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction standards for heavy trucks in Canada is likely to only have a modest effect on emissions reductions...

Pete intros new features for Model 320

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt is introducing a range of new features for its Model 320, designed to improve manoeuvrability, vehicle utility and driver comfort.

Quick Truck Lube offering overnight parking as rest areas close

AYR, Ont. -- With the recent closure of the highway rest areas both east and westbound near Cambridge, Quick Truck Lube is offering free parking at its nearby location.

Trucker who killed 11 people was using cell phone: NTSB

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended banning commercial drivers from using mobile phones after it concluded a tractor-trailer driver who killed 11 people was distracted by his cell phone at the...

Manitoba Trucking Association wraps successful National Trucking Week

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is extending thanks to its members, and the trucking industry at large for a successful celebration of National Trucking Week.

Raydan introduces 84,000-lb Air Link suspension

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Raydan Manufacturing has added an 84,000-lb rated Air Link suspension for tandem drive applications to its lineup.

APTA raises money for transport museum

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and the Casino New Brunswick went all in to raise funds for Greater Moncton's Transportation Discovery Centre.