Markel merged with sister insurance companies

TORONTO, Ont. -- Markel Insurance and its two sister companies Lombard Insurance and Commonwealth Insurance have been combined to operate as one entity, Northbridge Insurance.

Accuride buys aluminum wheel production plant

CAMDEN, S.C. -- Accuride has announced the acquisition of Forgitron Technologies and its 80,000 sq.-ft. forged aluminum wheel manufacturing facility.

Mercier Bridge closure adds to truckers’ congestion woes

MONTREAL, Que. -- Trucking companies that deliver into Montreal may have to impose surcharges on their customers to compensate for losses as the Mercier Bridge is closed to traffic, Marc Cadieux, president of the Quebec Trucking Association...

EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s first Caterpillar truck takes to the road

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...

Roadranger offering extended protection for automated transmissions

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Roadranger Marketing is now offering an extended protection plan for its automated transmissions to owner/operators.

Western Star offers two new suspension options

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star has announced it is now offering two new suspension options.

Nearly 12,000 flock to Atlantic Truck Show

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show attracted nearly 12,000 visitors through its gates this week, and Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the show's owner, says the 14th installment of the event did not disappoint.

Injured trucker’s family calls for mandatory fire protection

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The family of a badly burned trucker is calling for mandatory fire-resistant clothing for drivers that haul explosive or flammable goods.

Goodyear’s DuraSeal technology rolled out to new wide-base tires

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with wide-base single drive and trailer tires that combine the company's Fuel Max technology with its DuraSeal self-sealing properties.

CTHRC names new executive director

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Angela Splinter has been named the new executive director of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) following a national search by the organization's board of directors.

New research provides analysis of operational costs in trucking

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2011 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. The research, which identified trucking costs from 2009 and the first...

Shell Rotella offering limited warranty on heavy-duty oils

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella is now backing its heavy-duty engine oils with a lubrication limited warranty.

Stage set for long run-up in Class 8 vehicle demand: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite some recent easing in freight growth and a softening in the path of the US economy, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be strong, according to the most recent data reported by ACT Research Co. (ACT).  ...

Saskatchewan continues to build high clearance trucking corridor

KENASTON, Sask. -- Saskatchewan continues to develop a high clearance corridor for overheight loads, most recently turning its attention to Hwy. 15 east of Kenaston.

Wayne Marshall named Truck Service Expert of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Wayne Marshall of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair has won the prestigious Truck Service Expert of the Year award, presented by the HDA Truck Pride.