Canada’s first Cat

QUEENSVILLE, Ont. - The first Canadian Caterpillar CT660 is being put through its paces hauling aggregate to landscapers in the Stouffville, Ont. area by J.F. Kitching & Son, a family-run company that has played a key role in the truck's...

Singing for a cure

STIRLING, Ont. - Anne Finley still remembers when the song first began to take shape in her head. She was tarping a load last October just two weeks before her participation in the Ontario West version of the Convoy for a Cure when the lyrics...

Why dogs make the best travelling companions

I wasn't planning to write about this subject this month, but circumstances have warranted a short out-of-route detour.I have just spent a sleepless night beside my eight-year-old mutt Monty, whose constant whimpering signaled, unmistakably,...

Melting in the heat

All winter and spring, I have been hearing from carrier executives about the need to get aggressive on rates. Carrier executives were looking to a confluence of events - an improving economy, higher freight volumes and tighter capacity - to...

California trailer requirements put the squeeze on O/Os

SACRAMENTO, Cal. – A few thousand dollars is a lot or a little, depending on how much money you've got in the bank. Just ask Ryan King, a Saskatoon-based owner/operator who won't be running in and out of California anymore due to the fact...

You’re tired, take a rest

KING CITY, Ont. – Imagine being able to roll back the clock and speak to a tired driver before they are involved in an accident. A high-tech, real-time fatigue advisory system being tested by Praxair's Canadian fleet is allowing the...

2011 August

ATSSA Annual Golf Tournament

ATSSA Annual Golf TournamentSept. 1, 2011 at Nobleton Lakes. 9:30 shotgun. Dave Cook 519-396-5219 for information. www.torontoats.com…

ATSSA Annual Trade Show

Lifelong trucker wins Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year award

FERGUS, Ont. -- Robert St. Vincent of St. Malo, Manitoba was named the 18th annual Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year at the Fergus Truck Show July 22.

Expressway Volvo named Dealer of the Year

AYR, Ont. -- Expressway Volvo of Ayr, Ont. has been named Dealer of the Year by Volvo Trucks Canada. The dealership was presented with the award during a lunchtime celebration at its facility July 22, which was attended by staff, family...

Avaal opens new office in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Avaal Technology Solutions has marked the opening of its newest office in Winnipeg, Man. with a grand opening celebration held yesterday. Avaal officials say the new facility has been strategically placed in the heart of the...

Canadian supplier wins Daimler award for quality

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Hendrickson Truck's Stratford Spring division has been recognized as a top supplier by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans Group acquires trucking assets of TBM Transportation

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group has acquired the pneumatic trucking business of Edmonton, Alta.-based TBM Transportation. TBM has 10 tractors and 21 trailers that will be combined with Tri-Line Carriers LP, a Contrans subsidiary based in...

Ground transport rates rise in May: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ground transportation rates rose in May, due to increases in both base rates and fuel surcharges.