CFMS gearing up for spring event

GRIMSBY, Ont. -- The Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) is returning to the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham once again May 9-11, featuring an array of panels, events and displays designed for the nation's fleet maintenance managers.

EXCLUSIVE: Ontario LCV program a ‘pilot’ no more

TORONTO, Ont. -- The provincial government has quietly removed the 'pilot' tag from Ontario's long combination vehicle (LCV) program while doubling the number of carriers that can participate.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce reports solid Q4 results

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce turned a Q4 09 loss into a tidy $35.6 million gain in the fourth quarter of 2010, closing out the fiscal year on a strong note.

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group posts strong Q4 profits

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group saw its net income nearly triple year-over-year in the fourth quarter while its profits on the full year declined 12.9% compared to 2009.

B.C. firm introduces 20 CNG-fueled waste collection trucks

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Waste Management has teamed up with Terasen Gas to deploy 20 new "clean air" trucks to collect commercial recycling, food waste and garbage throughout the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver area.

Hino to unveil new hybrid truck next month

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada will be unveiling its diesel-electric hybrid system in a newly designed Class 4 and 5 cabover engine (COE) truck line-up during the 2011 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

Cascade O/Os rescind strike notice, return to bargaining table

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Owner/operators for Cascade Carriers and their union have rescinded their 72-hour strike notice and renewed discussions with their carrier.

Canadian ground transportation rates continue to soften: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) shows a continued softening in ground transportation rates.

US truck tonnage begins 2011 on high note

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Truck tonnage in the US jumped 3.8% in January, following a revised gain of 2.5% in December 2010.

Navistar partners with EcoMotors to commercialize ‘game changing’ engine design

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has partnered with EcoMotors International to further develop a new engine design that the companies claim will revolutionize the diesel engine landscape.

Driver recruiting sessions to be held in Brantford

BRANTFORD, Ont. -- Trucking companies from across North America will be actively recruiting both new and experienced professional drivers at the Best Western Brant Park Inn March 3. The event, hosted by Shaun David Truck Driving School, will...

Transportation companies listed among Canada’s 50 best managed

TORONTO, Ont. -- A trio of transportation companies have made the prestigious list of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2010. 4Refuel of Langley, B.C., Groupe Robert of Rougemont, Que., and TransX Group of Companies of Winnipeg, Man. each...

COMPETITION WATCH: Dynamex shareholders approve TransForce takeover

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has announced it has now completed its acquisition of same-day delivery and logistics provider Dynamex.

COMPETITION WATCH: Armour acquires Hillman’s Transfer

SYDNEY, N.S. -- Armour Transportation has acquired Hillman's Transfer, a 40-truck fleet that hauls general freight and perishables out of Sydney.

COMPETITION WATCH: Cascade O/Os to walk off job Friday

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Owner/operators for Cascade Carriers have followed through with a threat to walk off the job, filing a strike notice Feb. 21, which will see them parking their trucks at 1 p.m. Friday.