Saskatchewan raises B-train weights on more roads

REGINA, Sask. -- Saskatchewan continues to remove barriers for trucking companies, most recently amending its Vehicle Weight and Dimensions Regulations to allow B-trains to operate at 63,500 kgs on more roadways.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac names new president

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation Services has named Edward Malysa its new president and chief operating officer.

New OK Tire location to merge tire, quick lube service

ETOBICOKE, Ont. -- OK Tire is constructing an environmentally-friendly facility that promises to be an "evolution in commercial tire service," according to company officials. The Etobicoke-based location will merge the company's traditional...

Industry vets launch new company to promote ‘best in class’ products, services

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- A pair of industry veterans have collaborated to create TransRep, a new company that will work to supply and endorse products and services for the transportation industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage hires new CFO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has announced David Bacon is joining the company as senior vice-president, finance and chief financial officer.

Cummins affirms support for fuel economy targets

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Cummins participated in a hearing on the proposed US government-mandated fuel economy standards yesterday, claiming it would support the initiative and is confident it can meet the targets on time.

BBTS moves HQ to Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has announced it is relocating its headquarters to Nashville.

Valvoline broadens Fuel Proof Guarantee program

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Valvoline has expanded its Fuel Proof Guarantee program to make it available to fleets using any form of telematics system.

Schneider National using CSA scorecards to educate shippers

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Some carriers are already beginning to use CSA 2010 scorecards as a sales and educational tool with shippers.

Freightliner delivers first turnkey CNG truck with vacuum body

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner Trucks has delivered what it claims to be the first turnkey natural gas truck upfitted with a vacuum body. Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON, the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas...

Truck dealers voice concerns about US fuel economy standards

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Proposed fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks must be "appropriate, cost-effective and technologically feasible" as well as uniform across the country, Kyle Treadway, chair of the American Truck Dealers told...

Bison adopts Volvo’s MVASIST online service platform

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Volvo has announced Bison Transport has selected its service management platform MVASIST to better control its breakdown and warranty service, leading to administrative and downtime cost savings.

OTA Education Foundation adds directors

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation has added two new directors to its ranks.

Shell revamps oil analysis program

HOUSTON, Texas -- Shell Lubricants has upgraded its LubeAnalyst oil analysis program with an online user interface that offers a worldwide sample history and failure trends on various types of equipment and engines. 

CTHRC’s expertise sought by European trucking industry

OTTAWA, Ont. -- European professional drivers will be receiving some improved training, thanks in part to work done on this side of the pond by the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC).