COMPETITION WATCH: Yanke makes major investment in Regina’s Global Transportation Hub

REGINA, Sask. -- The Global Transportation Hub in Regina got a shot in the arm this week, with Yanke Group of Companies breaking ground on a 40-acre transportation and logistics centre.

B.C. approves higher payloads for pony trailers with roll-coupling hitch connection

VERNON, B.C. -- After years of stability testing and hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and development, Wolf Trailer Company has convinced B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch to increase the maximum allowable...

Motor carriers asked to weigh in on CSA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to identify the impacts of CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability) enforcement on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and...

Fort Garry Industries adds new manager

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Fort Garry Industries has announced the hiring of Dave Cannon as senior manager of business development.

Detroit Diesel offering free plant tours for drivers, owners

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has declared August Driver Appreciation Month and is offering free plant tours to interested CDL-holders and truck owners.

Cummins CEO Tim Solso to retire; Linebarger named as replacement

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins chairman and CEO Tim Solso has announced his retirement from the company.

COMPETITION WATCH: Big Freight buys Paramount Storage

WINNIPEG, Man. -- In an effort to broaden the scope of its service offerings, Big Freight System has purchased Paramount Storage.

Quebec service technician wins top prize in Navistar competition

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- A Quebec technician has been won the Top Service Technician Award at the 2011 Navistar Service-Technician Rodeo. Luc Ouellet of Camions International Elite in Quebec City won the top prize along with American service...

Nulogx, SCL seminar to offer business plan tips for uncertain times

TORONTO, Ont. -- Nulogx and Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada are getting set for their second annual breakfast seminar, titled Transportation Planning for 2012 in Uncertain Times - Hear Expert Opinions on the Road Ahead.

Penske receives one-millionth transmission from Allison

READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing has received its one millionth 3000 Series transmission from Allison Transmission. The historic unit has been spec'd for a Freightliner M2 chassis and will be used by East Penn Manufacturing of Lyon Station,...

Acid spill prompts highway closure, environmental concerns in B.C.

CLEARWATER, B.C. -- Weekend travellers ended up camping on the highway rather than at the campground yesterday, after an accident on a major B.C. highway caused a dangerous acid spill, halting traffic for hours.

Eaton adds new Flex Reman line, ups warranty coverage

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has increased the availability and coverage of its Reman transmissions through the addition of a new Flex Reman line. In addition, Eaton raised the standard warranty coverage of its entire heavy-duty Reman...

Manitoba to explore future all-weather roads to northern remote communities

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The province of Manitoba is launching an engineering study to look at potential routes for future all-weather roads to remote communities in northern Manitoba, according to an announcement from Infrastructure and...

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Money Management

TORONTO, Ont. -- Building a reserve account of three months' worth of operating expenses can be a life-saver for owner/operators, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada explains in Part 5 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator, focusing on money...

Hometown Swedes win world’s biggest competition for workshop personnel

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Avesta Cruising Club from Sweden has been named winner of the 2011 Volvo Vista world final in Gothenburg.