CTA concerned about enforcement of new tie-down rules

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reminding carriers that beginning Jan. 1, each of the minimum number of tie-downs required for a load must be rated and marked with a Working Load Limit.

Truckers offer shelter to motorists stranded in southern Ontario blizzard

SARNIA, Ont. -- Truckers are being commended for helping out as southwestern Ontario was hammered by a major snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists in their vehicles.

Maine pilot project could be extended

BANGOR, Me. -- As a pilot project in Maine allowing gross vehicle weights of 100,000 lbs on interstate highways was set to expire, US Senator Susan Collins announced she successfully convinced her colleagues on an Appropriations Committee to...

Bendix welcomes regulations that limit copper in brakes

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is applauding state laws in California and Washington that reduce the amount of copper allowed in brake friction materials, beginning in 2021.

Ontario legislates Phase 4 of VW&D reform

TORONTO, Ont. -- Phase 4 of the MTO's Weights and Dimensions reforms has been written into law, covering flatdeck straight trucks with fork lifts, cement mixers and dump trucks pulling trailers.

Gorski Bulk Transport founder passes away

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ted Gorski Sr., founder of Gorski Bulk Transport, has passed away at the age of 88.

Hankook comes out with winter drive tire specifically for Canada

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire Canada has come out with a drive tire designed specifically for Canadian winter conditions.

Transportation economics producing stronger demand for commercial vehicles

COLUMBUS, IN -- The freight segments of the US economy continue to display signs of stability and growth, which along with other factors, is providing a solid lift in demand for commercial vehicles over the next couple of years, according...

EXCLUSIVE: EPA2010-compliant International MaxxForce 13 road test

TORONTO, Ont. -- By chance, I landed a week-long city run with a leased International ProStar+ paired with a production model EPA2010-compliant MaxxForce 13 engine. I've been anxious to try this engine because there's quite a bit of buzz about...

Peace Bridge border crossing gets new truck inspection lane

FORT ERIE, Ont. -- Improvements to the Peace Bridge Plaza, including construction of a new primary inspection lane and booth for Canada-bound commercial vehicles, have been completed.

Executive View: Brian Taylor, Liberty Linehaul

AYR, Ont. -- Brian Taylor, founder and president of Liberty Linehaul, was elected chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) in November - a lofty chair indeed, which has been traditionally occupied by an industry leader with far more...

CTA interested in US-Canada perimeter strategy scuttlebutt

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is intrigued by reports the feds are working with the US to pursue a Canada-US security perimeter strategy.

Maine set to roll back Interstate truck weights Dec. 18

BANGOR, Me. -- A pilot project allowing truck weights of 100,000 lbs on interstate highways in Maine may have run its course with no indications it will be expanded or made permanent.

WheelTime Network sets benchmarks for repair times

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- WheelTime Network, a network of nearly 200 service locations including about 30 in Canada, has rolled out its service platform that aims to provide customers with consistent levels of service and labour time per repair.

MTA establishes social media presence

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is now tweeting.